What is the cause of stuttering?
There is no known cause of stuttering. But it is believed there may be a genetic component; meaning it could be passed down through famlies.
Stuttering is a neurological condition. What does this mean?
Stuttering takes place in the brain which affects our speech.
Does stuttering make you less smart?
No! Stuttering does not affect your intelligence.
Name some famous people who stutter/stuttered.
Marilyn Monroe, Bruce Willis, Joe Biden, King George VI
W-w-w-what kind of disfluency is this?
Repetition
Wwwwwwhat kind of disfluency is this?
Prolongation
.......What kind of disfluency is this?
Block
Uh, what kind of, like, disfluency is this?
Interjections
What is it called when you don't do or say something because you are afraid you might stutter?
Avoidance
How many people in the world stutter?
About 1% of people stutter worldwide - about 82 million people!
What is another word for stutter?
Stammer
Is there a cure for stuttering?
No. But speech therapy and mental health therapy can help process your emotions about stuttering and may help relieve tension while speaking.
Is it okay to stutter?
Yes!
