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commentr/StutterJul 12, 2021
2 points

Stuttering is to do with *speech* mobility, nothing to do with hand movements in writing whatsoever. That's misinformation/a very wrong association....

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
2 points

Last week I attending a talk by Dr. Courtney Bird, a professor and Founding Director of the Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute based at the University of Texas Austin. I'll summarize her main...

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Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / NeurodiversityResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
2 points

I have a really bad stutter, and I find writing kind of freeing because it’s not affected at all and I can use any words I want without worrying if I can say them or not. What you described sounds re...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
3 points

No it doesn’t, unfortunately, what people say on online group is not always reliable.If you have problems with writing,it’s suggest another DX ,dyspraxia, dysgraphia,learning disability, it has nothin...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
-1 points

Stuttering does affect writing. There are studies out there on it…...

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Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
3 points

Stuttering doesn’t affect writing…if you have problems with mouvement of your hands that’s a separate condition unrelated to stuttering, consult neurologist dysgraphia,dyspraxia consult Dr...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
0 points

I have a stutter as well. I partially agree with what you are saying, but I think stuttering is a disorder that involves a breakdown of translating thoughts to words. When we write, we are trying to e...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Medicalization / NeurodiversityPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
6 points

Stuttering is a communication problem when you talk only. It’s doesn’t affect writing. You are having a different problem not related to stuttering.If seems like you are describing dyslexia,dyspraxia....

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Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2021
2 points

Careful using a word like obvious There is no simple answer, any statement that suggests there is is selling something Always speak to a qualified medical professional before accepting hack logic ...

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Medicalization / NeurodiversityHelpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterJul 6, 2021
3 points

While this list has some good things on it, it is a bit too general for my tastes. 1. True. 2. No, but it definitely can be exasperated by nerves. 3. True. Stutterers can learn behaviors that mimic l...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2021
0 points

No it can’t, stuttering in childhood age 4 is common, it’s neurological.Ask any speech therapist.Stuttering can’t be cured but it can be control with speech therapy your theory is completely ridiculou...

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Neurological & BrainSeeking TherapyMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2021
3 points

I am also trying to cure my pmo addiction not sure if that helps for stuttering but it for sure helps for many other aspects of life. As for reading out lood (a book for example) that's actually a goo...

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Helpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2021
3 points

Maybe in outdated medical literature (stutterers are only 1% of the population, so it won't be a widely researched topic) and/or there's no UNIVERSAL cure (but many people still recovered somehow). St...

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Medicalization / NeurodiversityGenetic & Family FactorsNeurological & Brain
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2021
3 points

Stuttering is a habit that can be manipulated by neuroplasticity. There isn't any logical reason behind the "stuttering is incurable" dogma, except fear of change and defeatism....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Medicalization / NeurodiversityMindset shift
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2021
2 points

No, it reinforces the fluency = good, stuttering = bad dichotomy that is really unhealthy....

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Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2021
1 points

This is a good post. Funny, Lee Lovett says stuttering is not genetic and says that someone does copy what they see in regards to stuttering in families...

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Genetic & Family FactorsMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2021
2 points

Hi! I'm actually a practicing secular Buddhist! It helped me greatly in dealing with my stutter. If you have any questions about the notion of non-self or about Buddhism in general, please don't hesit...

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commentr/StutterJun 24, 2021
1 points

I can see that some of you guys don't know that speech and stuttering isn't the issue.. It was mostly caused psychologically and it can only, hopefully be cured psychologically...

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Trauma & PsychologicalMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2021
1 points

Yes, for sever stutterers it's ok to get speech therapy.. but it will never fix the root cause as they're treating only symptoms, not the cause.. Just like most psychiatrist, They'll prescribe you med...

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Seeking TherapyMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2021
2 points

Thank you, I felt the need to speak up that it was disturbing for this individual to view every stutterer as an object that needs fixing then charging a service when I had made it clear to him I’m fin...

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Medicalization / NeurodiversityTherapy Experiences