Stuttering occurs when speech is smooth and natural sounding.
False
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Another word for a stutter is:
Disfluency
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Some disfluencies are normal.
True
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What are the three most common types of stuttered speech behaviors?
Repetitions, Blocks, and Prolongations
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What is the most common type of disfluency in children who stutter?
Repetitions
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What are repetitions?
when someone repeats something over and over again like a sound, a word, or a phrase. Ex: "li-li-li-like this."
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What are prolongations?
when a sound is held out longer than it should be. Ex: "Llllllike this."
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What are blocks?
It is when a person's speech might sound like it is stuck in their throat. Ex: "l.....ike this."
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What are some examples of secondary behaviors?
eye blinks, head nods, tapping, or other involuntary movements
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What is easy onset?
It is when you gently slide into the production of a word. You may exhale slightly while producing the first sound of a word.
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What is pausing/phrasing?
When you speak using small groups of words. You can use natural breaks in speech such as commas or periods to help know when to pause.
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There are strategies to help people who stutter? True or False
True
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There is no cure for stuttering. True or False
True
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What is pseudostuttering?
A technique used to reduce the fear of stuttering by giving a person who stutters control over when they stutter. It is another term for fake stuttering.
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What is self-disclosure?
A technique used to take the stress out of wondering if a listener thinks you are a person who stutters or not. Telling someone that you stutter.
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What is slow speech?
A technique where you speak slowly and easily. Used to reduce rate of speech and help with pacing. It helps to relax muscles.
