commentr/StutterApril 7, 2020

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Hey there! I also have a developmental stutter, and have identified with it my whole life. I only started tackling it when I was in college as it really got in the way of life. Until then, I could avoid stuttering (which is extremely unhealthy) but then I lacked a set of skills when it was time to use them. I currently work as a behavior analyst with children with autism. I have train employees and parents all day everyday. Do I still stutter? Yes, I do (especially on my name) but it has helped me a lot to simply disclose that I may stutter sometimes. Most people tell me they don’t notice it and IF they do notice it then don’t pay any mind. The BEST thing you can do to feel more comfortable with your stutter and to increase your fluency is to find group speech therapy, or a support group. My college had a great group speech therapy for stuttering which changed my life. At your age, don’t try to use medications to mask it. You WILL become more fluent and more confident in social situations if you set yourself up for success. One on one therapy rarely works in my experience (my mom forced me to go to speech therapy for much of my childhood). Find a good group of people to relate to, and practice with each other.

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Therapy & ProfessionalSocial & RelationshipsCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability

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Positive Therapy TechniquesDisclosure & Telling OthersAdvice RequestsAcceptance & Pride