Stuttering

What organization did Olivia Simmons join that empowered her and helped her with her stuttering?

• SAY

• NSA

• You Speak

What does SAY stand for?

• The Stuttering Association for the Young

• A Stuttering App for Youth

• Standup And Yell

What can cause a person to stutter?

• frightening/sad event

• funny/pleasant event

Which line helps readers understand how stuttering affected James Earl Jones as a child?

• “After moving to Michigan, James Earl and his family still experienced discrimination.

• “The doctor was called, and Randy soon recovered.”

• “Worried that others would make fun of him, he rarely spoke at all.”

How does the section “Breaking Out of Silence” contribute to the article?

• It helps readers understand more about what stuttering is and what may cause it.

• It describes James Earl’s life in Michigan

• It explains why James Earl started acting.

The author likely included the sidebar “Famous People Who Stutter” to _______.

• explain what stuttering is

• show that many people experience and manage stuttering

• show that stuttering is common in kids

Author Allison Friedman writes of James Earl Jones, “Worried that others would make fun of him, he rarely spoke at all.” This line helps readers understand

• why James Earl's family left Mississippi

• how James Earl became an actor

• when James Earl's stuttering began

• how stuttering affected James Earl

What is the primary focus of the book 'Out With It' by Katherine Preston?

• A) Overcoming stuttering

• B) Learning a new language

• C) Traveling the world

• D) Cooking healthy meals

Which of the following is a common misconception about stuttering?

• A) It is caused by emotional trauma

• B) It is a neurological disorder

• C) It can be hereditary

• D) It affects speech fluency

In the context of stuttering, what does the term 'fluency shaping' refer to?

• A) Techniques to improve speech flow

• B) Methods to increase vocabulary

• C) Exercises to strengthen vocal cords

• D) Strategies to enhance listening skills