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Understanding Stuttering: Facts and Support | Helping Siblings Speak Confidently

Learn about stuttering, a speech disorder not contagious or a fault. Famous people stutter too. Support siblings by encouraging them to talk and not tease. Be kind and patient for better communication.

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Understanding Stuttering: Facts and Support | Helping Siblings Speak Confidently

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  1. Your brain….Some things everyone should know about Stuttering!

  2. Stuttering is caused by being tickled or dropped!

  3. Facts about Stuttering…… • Stuttering is special. Not many people understand stuttering. • Stuttering is no one’s fault. • Stuttering is not contagious.

  4. More about stuttering.. • Lots of famous people stutter…Mel Tillis, Winston Churchill, Bill Walton, Kenyon Martin….. • Stuttering sometimes happens in families! • Everyone stutters some of the time. • About 1% of people in the world stutter.

  5. What is Stuttering? • Stuttering happens during talking when people “get stuck”, “repeat sounds/words” or “avoid talking”.

  6. Stuttering is…… • Being Anxious about speaking… • Being Afraid… • Feeling Tight while Talking….

  7. You are Important! • Brothers & Sisters & Friends! • Families make a difference! • Everyone is special!

  8. How can you help your brother or sister when stuttering happens? • Allow them to finish speaking • Give them plenty of time to talk • Take turns speaking • Talk to them about their speech/ ask them what might help

  9. What is teasing? • Teasing is making fun of someone. Teasing can include name calling or imitating stuttered speech • Why does teasing hurt?

  10. Children who stutter don’t feel confident about speaking… and may feel embarrassed or upset about stuttering.. No one likes to be teased. Stuttering is not funny! Your brother/sister needs your help ! Teasing hurts because…

  11. On a final note….. • Remind your brother/sister that NO ONE IS PERFECT……!!!! • A person who stutters can do anything he/she wants to…. • Ask questions about stuttering…the more you know, the more you can help….. • And keep your brother/sister talking….

  12. A final task………… • Write a letter or draw a picture for your brother or sister…. • Think of some of the things that you have learned today… • Also, think of some of the things that your brother/sister can do that are special…

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