commentr/StutterMay 23, 2025
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There is, but blinking or ducking your head and taking a big breath are not the same. The former are what’s called avoidance techniques and should be avoided as they lead to bad habits. The latter is a recognised technique that is eg used in the McGuire program, and is a positive technique for maintaining control of your stutter. I do the same and it works wonders.
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Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques