True or False
Celebs who stutter
Stuttering Myths
Stuttering Facts
Athletes who stutter
100
True or false: Some types of stuttering can be silent.
True: This type of stuttering is called a block.
100
She played Mary Poppins in the newest Marry Poppins movie. She stuttered as a child. Who is this actress?
Emily Blunt
100
Someone who stutters is always shy or self conscious
This is a myth; people who stutter can be confident and outgoing!
100
What are the three types of stutters?
Repetitions, Prolongations, and Blocks
100
This golfer stuttered when he was younger. Who is he?
This is Tiger Woods!
200
True or False: Stuttering is more common in females than males.
False: Stuttering is more common in males than females. (see how much more common in "Stuttering Facts 400")
200
This guy voices Darth Vader in Star Wars. Who is this actor?
James Earl Jones
200
Someone who stutters can stop whenever they want to.
This is a myth; People who stutter do not have control over whether or not they stutter.
200
What kind of stutter is this?
g-g-g-goodnight
Repetition
200
This Swedish soccer player played in this year's FIFA World Cup. He has been someone who stutters since he was 6 years old.
This is Ken Sema!
300
True or false: People stutter because they are nervous.
False: Nervousness does NOT cause stuttering.People may feel nervous because they stutter but not the other way around.
300
This President of the United States stutters. Who is this?
Joe Biden
300
People who stutter are less intelligent.
This is a myth; how smart someone is has nothing to do with stuttering!
300
What percentage of people stutter?
5% of children experience stuttering at some point.
300
This Penguins Player hosts meet and greets for fans who stutter through FRIENDS! Who is this?
This is Bryan Rust!
400
True or false: Speaking multiple languages causes stuttering.
False: Learning multiple languages does NOT cause stuttering. In fact learning multiple languages is great for your brain!
400
This iconic singer is known as the King of Rock and Roll and he also stutters! Who is he?
Elvis Presley
400
People should avoid talking about stuttering.
This is a myth; Talking about stuttering is helpful! When we talk about stuttering openly, it shows that it is okay to talk about how people feel about stuttering.
400
How much more common is stuttering in males than females?
Stuttering is 3-4x more common in males than females.
400
This MLB Player has played for the Astros and now plays for the Bluejays. He is a person who stutters and he is the spokes person for the Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY). Who is he?
This is George Springer!
500
True or false: Stuttering is connected to differences in the brain
True! This is why stuttering isn't a habit that can be broken, and why it isn't caused by nervousness.
500
This British singer is someone who stutters. Who is this?
This is Ed Sheeran!
500
Stuttering is a habit that can be broken.
This is a myth; Stuttering is a neurodevelopmental difference. This means that it can't be learned or unlearned, since it's a part of your brain.
500
Where is the closest National Stuttering Association Family chapter to you?
There is a chapter that meets right on Duquesne's Campus on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:00 PM!
500
This NFL player is currently a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is someone who stutters Who is he?
This is Michael Pittman Jr.!