Stuttering

What is considered a typical disfluency?

something like saying “um” or pausing when you are thinking of what to say

What are the 3 primary stuttering behaviors (what we hear)?

→ Repetitions (part or whole word)

→ Prolongations (mmmmmom)

→ Blocks (lag)

What are some secondary stuttering behaviors (what we see)?

avoidance of certain words (circumlocution), body movements (blinknig), changing words

What is below the surface that we do not hear or see (iceberg)?

we don’t see the emotional burden and distress that comes with having a stutter

What are the 4 components that may cause stuttering

genetics, speech and language, environment, and emotions

In addition to developmental stuttering, what are the 4 other fluency disorders?

• Neurogenic disorders (Parkinsons, MS)

• Psychogenic (anxiety based)

• Cluttering (fast bursts of speech they might not understand)

• Atypical Dsifluencies (stuttering at the end of words)

How can SLPs aid the situation? At least 2 approaches?

→ encouraging them to take through what they want to say, even with stuttering

→ reframe the stutter

What is a myth around stuttering?

anxiety causes it / people with stutters are shy and reserved

What are some barriers a person who stutters may face in society as we discussed

• making phone calls

• ordering at a restaurant

• being a kid in school

• answering in class

How can someone be a good listener?

• nod and eye contact

• don’t try to finish their sentence

• don’t tell them to calm down