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postr/StutterMar 10, 2016
6 points

How I got over my stutter

How I got over my stutter This might be a slightly longer post, so please bear with me as I try to impart how I have progressed in the speech fluency aspect of my life. **TL;DR** My speech fluency ev...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingTherapy ExperiencesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

I think we may be talking about different things. Kids learn easier than adults. But I haven't seen anything to attribute or explain whether or not you grow out of stuttering to neuroplasticity. ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

Are you sure? I could have sworn that that is the reason why speech therapy is actually effective in young children (ie. they outgrow stuttering). Their neural pathways are able to reorganize, whereas...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Seeking TherapyNeurological & BrainOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
9 points

Now it's out in the open. :) Enjoy that freedom man. Good for you though, I'm happy you killed it. You should be more open about your stutter in the future, it's liberating. ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterMar 10, 2016
22 points

That feeling of adrenaline after a presentation is amazing!

That feeling of adrenaline after a presentation is amazing! So I just gave this 5 minute technical presentation for my undergrad engineering course that I've been dreading really badly for a couple we...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating StutteringBlocks & Stoppages+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

I feel like I might have semi-bombed an interview on Monday too because of my speech. They told me I'd hear back by tomorrow or Monday morning at the latest. So we'll see. I'm really hoping they offer...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
2 points

It wasn't today but Monday I had a job interview for a place I'm really hoping will hire me. My speech was pretty terrible that day unfortunately and I'm sincerely hoping that the interviewers can loo...

School & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

I think this was true in my case....

commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

Pretty much this. Many of the triggers of stuttering largely surround nervousness. As you get older and more comfortable, talking just gets easier....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

What does that indicate?...

commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
3 points

Hi! Here's my personal anecdote for what it's worth. I had a significant stutter growing up. In 2nd grade I recall having a hard time saying my name sometimes. I grew out of it a bit by 7th grade a...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesStress & Fight/FlightIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
2 points

I live in Sweden and I'm dying to see this, has anyone saved the file? I work with people who stutter and I'd love to have access to it....

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
6 points

Doesn't matter if you grow out of it or not as you get older you will stop giving a f so much about it and it will actually make your speech better....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
2 points

My 4 brothers and I all stuttered as children. The oldest 3 of them grew out of it, but me and the brother closest to my own age didn't. I could attribute this to just about anything. Maybe we got a l...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Genetic & Family FactorsOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

There is literature out there that does support the Camperdown Program. However, it will require a lot of practice on your part. Sydney Uni actually provides a wealth of resources regarding the Camper...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
2 points

I know people who stuttered as a child, got bullied for it and still grew out of it. ...

Speech & Stuttering
Onset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
3 points

Most children outgrow their "normally disfluent" speech. However, the research says that if you're still stuttering past age 12, the likelihood of growing out of it is highly unlikely. I have a bachel...

Speech & Stuttering
Onset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2016
3 points

SLP here: First thing I'd want you to try is: Count backwards from one hundred by sevens. When your focus is good, see if the cluttering lessens. This is not a cure, just a question....

Therapy & Professional
Seeking Therapy
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2016
4 points

Sounds like your asking a pointless "if only" question that's only going to make you feel worse. Some people grow out of it, some don't. That's about as much as we know now. Tons of kids get bullied a...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2016
5 points

It's not neuroplasticity that outgrows stuttering. At least there's no evidence for it. ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainOnset & Life-Stage Changes