Check for Understanding: Stuttering Disfluencies | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is preparatory set?

This technique eases through a stutter, rather than coming to a complete stop. Identify common words/sounds stuttered, stretch out the first sound in word.

What is a cancellation?

After a stutter has begun, pause to allow for release of built up tension. Then, stretch out the stuttered sound to say it more fluently. "R-r-r-(pause)rrright"

What is a pull-out?

Once a stutter has begun, you stretch out the sound in order to get through the stutter. Ex: "R-r-r-rrrrright this way."

What is light touch/light articulatory touch?

Lightly touch your articulators (lips, teeth, tongue) together on the beginning sounds of words, being careful not to press too hard and build tension.

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.

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.

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.

There is no cure for stuttering. True or False

True

There are strategies to help people who stutter? True or False

True

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.

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.

What are some examples of secondary behaviors?

eye blinks, head nods, tapping, or other involuntary movements

What are blocks?

It is when a person's speech might sound like it is stuck in their throat. Ex: "l.....ike this."

What are prolongations?

when a sound is held out longer than it should be. Ex: "Llllllike this."

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."

What is the most common type of disfluency in children who stutter?

Repetitions

What are the three most common types of stuttered speech behaviors?

Repetitions, Blocks, and Prolongations

Some disfluencies are normal.

True

Another word for a stutter is:

Disfluency

Stuttering occurs when speech is smooth and natural sounding.

False