Types of Stutters
Describe what stuttering means.
Stuttering is a difference in speech patterns that involves loss of control when speaking. It is characterized by repetition of sounds, syllables, or words; prolongation of sounds; and interruptions, or blocks, in speech production.
A blonde actress popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
Marilyn Monroe
Do more males or females stutter?
Three times as many males as females stutter.
True or False - Scientists know what the exact cause of stuttering is.
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.
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 -----call me?" is an example of this type of stuttering?
Blocking
She starred in the movie "A Quiet Place" and "Jungle Cruise".
Emily Blunt
True or False: stuttering will always stay the same no matter what the speaking situation is.
No, stuttering is variable. A person may be completely fluent in one situation and extremely disfluent in another situation.
Describe your favorite game (board game or video game) using voluntary stuttering and explain why we use this strategy.
Voluntary stuttering is used to learn about and feel comfortable with your stutter!
How many people in the world stutter?
a) 3 million people
b) 10 million people
c) 70 million people
c) 70 million people.
"I have a d-d-d-dog" is an example of this type of stuttering.
Sound Repetition
The current President of the United States of America.
Joe Biden
Can people who stutter have jobs where they have to talk a lot? (Teacher, radio host, singer, politician, actor, phone support, salesperson, etc.)
Of course! It is okay to stutter if your job requires you to talk a lot.
What is some of the most common information or words that most people who stutter have a tendency to stutter on?
Their name, address, phone number, and other words that hold significant importance to them.
What does NSA stand for?
a) New Stuttering Association
b) Neat Shoes Association
c) National Stuttering Association
c) The National Stuttering Association. It is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to empowering people who stutter.
"I need some-some-some money" is an example of this this type of stuttering.
Whole Word Repetition
A red-headed British pop singer who plays the guitar.
Ed Sheeran
Is stuttering caused by anxiety?
No. Although interference with speech can be triggered by emotional or situational factors, stuttering is basically neurological and physiological – not psychological – in nature.
Say this sentence using syllable timed speech: Cheerios are a type of cereal.
"cheer-i-os are a type of cer-e-al."
What is self disclosure as it relates to stuttering?
Self disclosure is when you tell people that you stutter. Self disclosure can help eliminate fear and anxiety about stuttering.
"Sssssssssometimes I stutter" is an example of this type of stuttering.
Prolongation
The voice of Mufasa in "The Lion King" and Darth Vader in "Star Wars".
James Earl Jones
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.
Describe the difference between the easy onset strategy and the light contacts strategy.
Easy onset it best used for vowels, while light contacts is best used for consonants.
How old are people when they usually start stuttering?
Between the ages of 2-4.