Stuttering Basics
What is stuttering?
A speech disorder affecting fluency involves repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in speech.
What defines a bilingual child?
A child who speaks two or more languages from an early age.
What is code-mixing?
Using words from two languages in one sentence.
Name one fluency technique used in bilingual speech therapy.
Easy onsets or slow speech.
At what stage do many children experience stuttering?
During language development.
What is a simultaneous bilingual?
Someone who learns two or more languages from birth.
How does code-mixing help bilingual children?
It strengthens skills in the weaker language.
Why is it important to practice fluency techniques in both languages?
To ensure the transfer of skills.
What are the three main types of stuttering behaviors?
Repetitions, prolongations, and blocks.
What is a sequential bilingual?
Someone who learns a second language after their native language.
Why is code-switching a normal part of learning two languages?
It helps in balancing proficiency and learning across both languages.
What role does a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) play in bilingual stuttering therapy?
An SLP helps address stuttering in both languages, focusing on specific challenges in each language.
How does stuttering affect communication?
It disrupts the flow of speech and can cause anxiety or embarrassment.
How many people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home?
31.8 million people.
Can code-mixing impact fluency in bilingual children who stutter?
Yes, switching between languages may affect speech fluency in some situations.
Name two fluency techniques bilingual individuals can practice in both languages.
Slow speech and gentle articulatory contacts.
Is stuttering more common in children or adults?
More common in children, especially during early language development.
What challenges might bilingual individuals face if they stutter?
Grammatical mistakes and varying levels of development between languages.
How does code-mixing support bilingual children’s language development?
It strengthens the weaker language by reinforcing vocabulary and grammar.
Why is practicing fluency in both languages important for bilinguals?
: It ensures that fluency techniques are effective across both languages and contexts.