commentr/StutterJanuary 10, 2023

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There are free things you can start doing *in the next 10 minutes* that will give you more permanently enjoyable (less blocks) speech than this “device”. In fact,since many PWS have blocking based on *fear of being judged* when talking to robot voices, I almost wonder if the fear stutter could transfer into our thoughts. Unless you are trained in lip-syncing, Highly unlikely this will look natural in regular conversation. If you are uncomfortable getting odd looks now, imagine the looks when you start lip-syncing to your own talking voice? What if the computer gets something *wrong*?? Instead of telling your boss “I’m not feeling well and need to go home 2 hrs early” “Hi boss, due to some diarrhea, I need to take 2 years off.” Instead do the following Do voluntary brief repetitions. Make normal eye contact Begin speaking slowly and on an exhale Enunciate

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment