Types of Stuttering
"My na na my name is ___." is an example of this type of stuttering.
Repetition (repeater)
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.
Pausing & Phrasing:
Do you like pepperoni pizza?
Do you like...pepperoni pizza?
Does speaking more than one language contribute to stuttering?
No. People who speak more than one language might stutter, just like individuals who speak one language, but it is not a cause of stuttering.
"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.
True or False: Scientists know the exact cause of stuttering.
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.
Muscle Relaxation:
I am in third grade.
(breath) I am in third grade.
How many people in the US stutter?
1%, which is 3 million people.
"I-I-I need some money" is an example of this this type of stuttering.
Repetition (repeater)
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.
Cancellation:
Do you want to play hide and seek?
Do you want to pl pl play play hide and seek?
What is self disclosure?
Self disclosure is when you tell people that you stutter. Self disclosure can help eliminate fear and anxiety about stuttering.
"I have um a uh dog" is an example of this type of stuttering.
Interjection
How many people in the world stutter?
70 million people.
Does speech therapy make someone stop stuttering?
No, it helps people to stutter easier!
Easy Onset:
My name is ____.
mmmMy name is ____.
What does the NSA stand for?
The National Stuttering Association. It is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to empowering people who stutter.
"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.
How does stuttering impact how smart someone is?
It doesn't impact their intellect at all.
Cancellation:
Is today or tomorrow Friday?
Is today or tomorrow Fffffriday Friday?
When do people usually start stuttering?
Between the ages of 2-4.