Stuttering Facts
True or false: The exact cause of stuttering is widely known.
False. Although stuttering has been widely researched, the cause of stuttering remains somewhat a mystery. It is believed to be an overlap of genetic, birth, and developmental influences.
Do more males or females stutter?
Three times as many males as females stutter.
Does everyone know what stuttering is?
No. Some people haven't heard of stuttering or don't know what it sounds like.
True or false: You aren't funny or smart if you stutter
FALSE!!!!! Stuttering does not affect that
"Can you [silent effort to speak] call?" is an example of this type of stuttering?
Blocking
Is stuttering the same all the time?
No, stuttering is variable. A person may be completely fluent in one situation and extremely disfluent in another situation.
How many people in the US stutter?
1%, which is around 3 million
True or false: Once you learn fluency strategies, you only have to use them once to never stutter again
FALSE- you should always use them when you need to!
"I have a d-d-d-dog" is an example of this type of stuttering.
Sound Repetition
How many people in the world stutter?
70 million people.
True or False: Secondary behaviors CAUSE you to stutter!
False!! Stutters cause secondary behaviors
TRUE!
"I-I-I need some money" is an example of this this type of stuttering.
Whole Word Repetition
Is stuttering caused by anxiety or nerves?
No. Although interference with speech is sometimes triggered by emotional or situational factors, stuttering is basically neurological and physiological – not psychological – in nature.
Can people who stutter have jobs where they have to talk a lot? (Teacher, radio host, singer, politician, actor, phone support, sales person)
Of course! It is okay to stutter if your job requires you to talk a lot.
True or False: Stuttering usually starts between the ages of 2-4
True!
"Sssssssssometimes I stutter" is an example of this type of stuttering.
Prolongation
Is there a cure for stuttering?
No. Although there is no simple cure for stuttering, people who stutter can learn to speak more easily, feel better about themselves and their speaking ability, and communicate more effectively.
What is a revision?
when a person changes what they were originally trying to say because it was too hard!
True or false: A doctor treats your stuttering
FALSE- A speech teacher does!