commentr/StutterJune 13, 2023

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>*"Can I answer any specific questions for anyone?"* **What strategy exactly do non-stutterers apply to maintain the forward flow of speech that differ from people who stutter (PWS)?** Non-stutterers apply a different set of instructions (aka strategy) to maintain the forward flow of speech. Say, I'm swimming on auto-pilot subconsciously then I'm still using a strategy (breaststroke or backstroke). There is no way to swim, speak or do another moving action without a set of instructions, even if it's subconscious. Subconscious doesn't equal unconscious, so it's always at least partially conscious. **Conclusion:** If my hypothesis holds true that non-stutterers apply a strategy to maintain the forward flow of speech that is different from PWS. Then the main question is: **What exactly is the strategy of PWS and non-stutterers?**

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Overthinking & MonitoringFluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking