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 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 are some examples of secondary behaviors?
eye blinks, head nods, tapping, or other involuntary movements
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.
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 is the most common type of disfluency in children who stutter?
Repetitions
What are prolongations?
when a sound is held out longer than it should be. Ex: "Llllllike this."
Stuttering occurs when speech is smooth and natural sounding.
False
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."
There is no cure for stuttering. True or False
True
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 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 are the three most common types of stuttered speech behaviors?
Repetitions, Blocks, and Prolongations
There are strategies to help people who stutter? True or False
True
Another word for a stutter is:
Disfluency
Some disfluencies are normal.
True
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 are blocks?
It is when a person's speech might sound like it is stuck in their throat. Ex: "l.....ike this."
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 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"
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