What is the voltage scale and how does it help with stuttering?

The voltage scale is a speech therapy tool that helps recognize and measure tension levels from 1 to 5 to better manage stuttering. It helps children identify their level of tension so they can take action BEFORE it becomes too much, as stuttering is often accompanied by tension in the body.

What are the signs of maximum voltage (level 5) and what should I do?

Level 5 signs include blocked throat, impossible to speak, very tense muscles, clenched jaw, and blocked breathing. When experiencing this, you should STOP! Stop everything, release tension, breathe deeply 3 times, then start again slowly.

How can I recognize medium voltage (level 3) and what techniques should I use?

Level 3 signs include feeling a little tense, speech being a little rapid, slight tension, and shallow breathing. You should use your techniques: gentle start-up, prolongation, pauses, and watch your breathing.

What does light voltage (level 2) feel like and how should I maintain it?

Level 2 is characterized by a relaxed body, fluid speech, calm breathing, and feeling at ease. This is the right level to maintain, so you should keep it up and keep an eye on your breathing.

What is the ideal state for talking according to the voltage scale?

Level 1 (no voltage) is the ideal state, characterized by being totally relaxed, having natural speech, deep breathing, and feeling confident. This is perfect and you should enjoy this moment as it's the ideal state for talking.

Where does tension typically hide in the body?

Tension commonly hides in the head (wrinkled forehead, headaches, eyes closing) and jaw (clenched teeth, clenched jaw, making speech difficult). Recognizing these physical signs helps identify your tension level on the voltage scale.

Voltage Scale - Manage Tension with DYNSEO Tools

Voltage Scale - DYNSEO

🎯 Why measure blood pressure?

Stuttering is often accompanied by tension in the body. By learning to recognize the signs of tension, you can take action BEFORE it becomes too much. This scale from 1 to 5 helps children identify their level of tension.

😰 Maximum voltage - BLOCKING

🔍 Signs in my body :

Blocked throat Impossible to speak Muscles very tense Jaw clenched Breathing blocked

🆘 What I do:

STOP! I stop, release everything, breathe deeply 3 times, then start again slowly.

😟 Strong voltage - ATTENTION

🔍 Signs in my body :

Upturned shoulders Shaky voice Rapid breathing Clenched hands Beginning of blockage

⚠️ What I do:

I pause, relax my shoulders, take a deep breath and slow down.

😐 Medium voltage - VIGILANCE

🔍 Signs in my body :

A little tense Speech a little rapid Slight tension Shallow breathing

👀 What I do:

I use my techniques: gentle start-up, prolongation, pauses. I watch my breathing.

🙂 Light voltage - COMFORT

🔍 Signs in my body :

Relaxed body Fluid speech Calm breathing At ease

✅ What I do:

I'll keep it up! It's the right level. I keep an eye on my breathing.

😊 No voltage - TOTAL DETENTION

🔍 Signs in my body :

Totally relaxed Natural speech Deep breathing Confident

🌟 What I do:

Perfect! I'm enjoying this moment. It's the ideal state for talking.

🧍 Where's the tension hiding?

🧠

Head

Wrinkled forehead, headaches, eyes closing

😬

Jaw

Clenched teeth, clenched jaw, difficulty opening mouth

🗣️

Gorge

Tight throat, lumpy feeling, stuck voice

💪

Shoulders

Raised shoulders, tense back, stiff neck

🫁

Breast

Blocked breathing, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath

✋

Hands

Clenched fists, sweaty hands, clenched fingers

📝 My voltage log

Situation

Before

After

What helped me

🧘 Express exercises to reduce tension

🌬️ Breathing 4-7-8

Inhale 4 seconds, hold 7 seconds, exhale 8 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

💪 Contraction-relaxation

Contract your shoulders hard for 5 seconds, then release all at once. Feel the difference!

😮 Yawning

Make 3 big yawns (even fake ones). This relaxes your jaw and throat.

🔄 Head rotation

Gently turn your head from left to right, then make circles. Relax the back of your neck.

🖼️ Poster to print

📊 My voltage scale

1
😊
Zen
2
🙂
Good
3
😐
Vigilant
4
😟
Attention
5
😰
Stop!

🖨️ Print this tool

Print out the scale and diary for daily monitoring.

📊 Voltage Scale

🎯 Why measure blood pressure?

🔍 Signs in my body :

🆘 What I do:

🔍 Signs in my body :

⚠️ What I do:

🔍 Signs in my body :

👀 What I do:

🔍 Signs in my body :

✅ What I do:

🔍 Signs in my body :

🌟 What I do:

🧍 Where's the tension hiding?

📝 My voltage log

🧘 Express exercises to reduce tension

🌬️ Breathing 4-7-8

💪 Contraction-relaxation

😮 Yawning

🔄 Head rotation

🖼️ Poster to print

🖨️ Print this tool

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