commentr/StutterApril 27, 2022

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Ask for the teacher to waive the exam for you. It's a reasonable accommodation. Or to offer you an alternative exam method. What country do you live in? In the USA, you might consider getting a 504 plan. This is more of a long term solution, and likely not something you can pull together in time for the oral presentation. [https://www.say.org/supporting-my-child-who-stutters-at-school-part-3-504-plans-and-classroom-accommodations/#:\~:text=The%20504%20Plan%20is%20a%20formal%20document%20that,already%20included%20if%20a%20student%20has%20an%20IEP](https://www.say.org/supporting-my-child-who-stutters-at-school-part-3-504-plans-and-classroom-accommodations/#:~:text=The%20504%20Plan%20is%20a%20formal%20document%20that,already%20included%20if%20a%20student%20has%20an%20IEP). ​ As u/natefinch said, you can ask for accommodations. Have a conversation with your school administration. Stuttering is classified as a disability. Once you drop the "D word" on them, they need to tread carefully. I hate to put it like that, but you might be surprised by how accommodating they become. ​ > Wish I'd be able to talk like normal people :') The right speech therapy can help many of us achieve fluency. I always advocate for speech therapy for those that express interest in being fluent. Even if you've had speech therapy in the past, and it hasn't helped, that doesn't mean subsequent attempts won't help. IMO, finding an SLP that specializes in stuttering is the best course of action. School based speech therapy resources, or treatment from someone who doesn't specialize in stuttering is sometimes ineffective.

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