commentr/StutterJuly 13, 2022

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I went and graduated from a smaller university in Arkansas. I majored in information systems. I did have to present in classes and eventually I was president of our department club and so I presented during our meetings as well. I was nervous about talking in public, and I wasn’t a fan. However, it did help me in the long run. The more I started doing it the more I felt comfortable. My stutter is mild but gets worse when I try not to stutter. My professors didn’t give me accommodations, they probably would’ve had I asked but I pushed on. The practice ended up being very helpful in my career. I took a position a few years back that required me to present to IT executives on a regular basis. I have found that I never stutter at work. For me, as long as I fully understand the topic I can talk fluently. Which is amazing! I try to focus on my material and not trying to keep from stutter (easier said than done sometimes). Your stutter seems to be a lot like mine. Don’t let it keep you from doing what you want to do. It doesn’t define you. Good luck!

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School & WorkCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance

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School & Academic LifeEmployment & CareerSeverity & FluctuationAvoidance & Substitution