commentr/StutterJanuary 22, 2025

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The stuttering mind stuff that occurs is mind boggling maybe just as much as the stuttering itself. It comes as a package for most PWS. I don’t stutter but as an SLP have worked with scores who do. What I’m going to say next usually at first isn’t taken so well by PWS but has clinical and human significance. And that is: Don’t hide the fact that you stutter. Come right out up front with everyone and muscle out the words, “Don’t mind me, I stutter.” These un-simple words put it all out on the table for both you and your com-partner. The “hiding” covert part of stuttering is lessened. The next thing I’ll say is that no matter what, you are still an okay person. Stuttering is not what defines you. You are you and you are intelligent. You persevere and you achieve. Good math skills too! Just sayin.

Themes

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception