Across
- 4. Any interruption or disruption in the normal flow of speech.
- 6. Observing and evaluating one's own speech.
- 12. Knowing or anticipating what is likely to occur next in speech.
- 13. The speed at which a person speaks.
- 15. Holding a speech sound longer than its usual duration.
- 16. Use of pitch, rhythm, and melody patterns to support fluent speech.
- 19. The regular pattern or timing of speech.
- 20. A delay or uncertainty before or during speaking.
- 21. Techniques used to modify speech patterns to increase fluent speech.
- 22. Voluntary or intentional stuttering-like behavior used for practice or desensitization.
- 23. A break or disruption in the smooth flow of speech.
- 25. Breathing process that provides air support for speech.
- 27. Beginning phonation gently and smoothly.
- 28. Movement of speech organs to produce speech sounds.
- 30. Using alternative words or phrases instead of a difficult word.
Down
- 1. Overlap or blending of movements between speech sounds.
- 2. Smooth and effortless flow of speech.
- 3. An extra word or sound inserted into an utterance.
- 5. Belief in one's ability to communicate successfully.
- 7. Physical or emotional tightness that may occur during stuttering.
- 8. Uninterrupted or connected flow of speech.
- 9. The quality of speech being continuous and easy.
- 10. Avoiding words, sounds, or speaking situations because of fear or difficulty.
- 11. Complete stoppage or inability to produce speech momentarily.
- 14. A brief break or silence during speech.
- 17. Repeating a sound, syllable, word, or phrase.
- 18. Changing or reformulating something that has already been said.
- 24. Rapid alternating movements of the speech organs.
- 26. Expecting that difficulty or stuttering may occur on a particular word or sound.
- 29. A fluency disorder characterized by rapid, irregular, or disorganized speech.
