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  • Why is it important to wait and listen when someone who stutters is talking?
    The person knows exactly what they want to say and should not be talked over.
  • Which statement about bilingual people who stutter is true?
    Speaking two languages causes stuttering
    They may stutter in all languages they speak
    They only stutter in one language
    They cannot communicate clearly
  • What is the best way to respond when someone is stuttering?
    Tell them to slow down
    Finish their sentence for them
    Change the subject
    Wait patiently and listen
  • T/F: You can catch stuttering from someone else
    False. Stuttering is not contagious
  • Which of these does NOT cause stuttering?
    Being shy
    Genetics
    Brain differences
    Speech and motor factors
  • Which statement about emotions and stuttering is true
    Excitement makes stuttering go away
    People only stutter when they are anxious
    Calm people do not stutter
    Stuttering can happen during any emotion
  • About how many people around the world stutter?
    Half the population
    Almost no one
    About 1 out of 100 people
    Only children
  • A person can stutter and still be a good communicator.
    True. Having increased confidence can lead to having good communication skills.
  • Taking a deep breath will stop stuttering.
    False. Stuttering is not caused by talking too fast or not breathing deeply enough
  • Talking about stuttering can help reduce fear and stress.
    True. Talking about stuttering also helps with false assumptions
  • All people who stutter have the same experience.
    False. Stuttering effects everyone differently.
  • T/F: Stuttering is only caused by nervousness.
    False. Stutering is caused by a difference in how the brain connects with the muscles of the mouth.
  • Which group is more likely to stutter?
    Adults
    Boys
    Girls
    Teachers
  • What does it mean that stuttering is “variable”?
    It can change depending on the situation
    Everyone stutters the same amount
    It stays the same all the time
    It only changes with therapy
  • What is stuttering?
    A communication difference related to how the brain works
    A problem with intelligence
    A habit people learn by copying others
    A sign that someone is nervous
  • Which is an example of stuttering?
    Repeating sounds or getting stuck on a word
    Pausing to think
    Saying “um” once
    Changing your sentence
  • People who stutter can have any job they want.
    True. There are many well-known actors, athletes, and politicians who stutter.
  • When do most people start stuttering?
    When learning to talk as young children
    When giving speeches
    As adults
    As teenagers
  • Most children who stutter will grow out of it.
    True. 70-80% of children who stutter will grow out of it.
  • What does “overcoming stuttering” really mean?
    Never stuttering again
    Speaking very slowly
    Not letting stuttering stop you from your goals
    Avoiding talking
  • Which statement about intelligence and stuttering is true?
    Stuttering has nothing to do with intelligence
    Only some smart people stutter
    Intelligence depends on fluency
    People who stutter are less smart
  • T/F: People who stutter know what they want to say.
    True
  • Everyone stutters sometimes in the same way.
    False. Stuttering can include repeating a word/sound, prolonging a sound, or a block where no speech comes out
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