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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2024
2 points

May I suggest that your inhales result in that choking/sucking sound (again, posting this is incredibly powerful and helpful for all!)? Try just using exhales, practice making them forceful. Adding ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2024
1 points

Hmmm one trick. Put a hard candy towards the back of your mouth…kinda tucked in your cheek pocket. Then gently suck on it. That create an almost natural pause. Works sometimes. But I mostly end up...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterOct 4, 2024
6 points

Delayed auditory feedback. Does it actually work?

Delayed auditory feedback. Does it actually work? I tried it for some time, but it wasn’t very helpful. The first time I heard about DAF it looked like a magical solution for stuttering with 92% of us...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2024
-1 points

They’re down voting because your advice is flawed, slowing down the pace of speech does help to increase fluency, contrary to what you stated....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2024
4 points

When people try to slow down they make the mistake of thinking it means say each word individually. While this is slowing down, it also creates more chances for us to stammer. It's almost like startin...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2024
2 points

One of the best techniques I use is to kinda merge the sylables and words together and smoothly flow from one to the other. At the start of a sentence, start with a neutral sound and flow into the fir...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2024
1 points

One of the best techniques I use is to kinda merge the sylables and words together and smoothly flow from one to the other. At the start of a sentence, start with a neutral sound and flow into the fir...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2024
3 points

One of the techniques I use is exhaling when I have a block and starting over. I take a slow inhalation and start slow, it usually helps...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2024
1 points

One of the techniques I use is exhaling when I have a block and starting over. I take a slow inhalation and start slow, it usually helps...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2024
2 points

Well done max, a very brave move to post that. I applaud you. In your audio clip I couldn't hear you using any techniques to help reduce or get through your stutter? What techniques do you know and ...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Personal StoriesFluency Techniques
postr/StutterOct 3, 2024
8 points

How do you slow down your speech? I tried but I still involuntarily speak fast which leads me to stutter

How do you slow down your speech? I tried but I still involuntarily speak fast which leads me to stutter ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2024
-5 points

I think you really have to "mom" up and help her slow down. Bring her in close as she speaks to you, try your best to calm her down. Remind her to slow down and take as much time as she needs before s...

Parent & CaregiverCoping & Advocacy
Home SupportFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2024
0 points

Try it out bro. When you say those 3-4 words under that same breath take a 2 stop and continue speaking in short increments...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2024
0 points

I wrote something that helped my stutter and pasted it below. Hope this helps you too. Get 8 hours of sleep. Best time to sleep is before 10:30 PM. Don’t use your phone when you wake up. Don’t get ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2024
6 points

You're speaking at a different wavelength than your normal speaking pattern. Anytime you do that you'll rarely stutter. Similar speaking practices are: singing, whispering and speaking in unison. That...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2024
10 points

It's because the energy you put in your speech is stronger than the stuttering/blocking impulse that shuts it. That's why we sometimes feel that we can overpower the block by pushing a bit harder, whi...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2024
1 points

Im talking abt things i find useful. Cuz usually my situation is caused by bad breath technique (thats what multiple speech therapists told my parents when i was younger), and i find it much easier fo...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesEnvironmental Triggers
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2024
2 points

Actually, taking a breath generally makes things worse. If you have blocks, try doing voluntary repetitions, makimg eye contact, and beginning on an exhale. Thats what experts in stuttering specif...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterOct 1, 2024
1 points

Looking for someone who wants to do speech practices at least 3-4 times a week. I really need to get over this problem as soon as possible. If anyone wants too, pls respond.

Looking for someone who wants to do speech practices at least 3-4 times a week. I really need to get over this problem as soon as possible. If anyone wants too, pls respond. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2024
1 points

Sounds like it stems from being nervous. Try closing your eyes when u know u might stutter sometimes closing them will allow you to focus on your eyes close end it will relax u and your mouth will ju...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques