Speech Disfluencies Quiz

What are typical disfluencies?

• Smooth speech patterns

• Mispronouncing words, repeating words

• Speaking in complete silence

• Writing instead of speaking

What is a common behavior of people who stutter?

• They speak very quickly

• They avoid certain words or situations

• They never repeat words

• They always speak fluently

What is an interjection in the context of disfluencies?

• A type of smooth speech

• Adding a sound or word, like 'um'

• A complete sentence

• A silent pause

What might a person who stutters do to avoid stuttering?

• Speak faster

• Use different words

• Increase volume

• Speak in a monotone

What is a characteristic of cluttering related to disfluencies?

• Lack of disfluencies

• Excessive disfluencies

• Minimal disfluencies

• Controlled disfluencies

At what age does stuttering usually start in children?

• 1 to 3 years

• 2 to 6 years

• 5 to 8 years

• 7 to 10 years

At what age are children more likely to continue stuttering if they begin?

• 2 years

• 3½ years or later

• 1 year

• 5 years

What is unclear about cluttering according to the document?

• The symptoms

• The causes

• The treatment

• The diagnosis

What does SLP stand for in the context of the document?

• Speech Language Pathologist

• Special Learning Program

• Speech Learning Process

• Standard Language Practice

Who typically makes up the care team for a child with stuttering and cluttering?

• Only the child's teacher

• The parent, child, other family members, an SLP, and the child's teacher

• The child and their friends

• Only the child's parents