commentr/StutterMarch 25, 2023

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Some people may find it endearing, and that’s wonderful. But, the reality is that PWS with significant blocking, avoidance and covert habits often are simply unable to say what they want, when they want and how they want. Combined, those things are a significant hamper to communication, regardless of the patience and compassion of your listener. The key is to learn how to decrease blocking and avoidances. Practice voluntary dysfluency, make eye contact and begin speaking on a regular exhale. Very similar demographic, and those habits have led to me being able to say what I want, when, and how for almost 3 years.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureBlocks & Stoppages