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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2015
1 points

In my experience, women are more likely to be covert than men. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

I'm trying! If I don't it'll be the first one I miss since 06....

commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

Thanks for the lengthy response, it was very helpful.I was told today from a family friend who is a HR manager at a big company,that you should advertise it at the beginning of an interview as opposed...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

Interesting website. In America, under the ADA, stuttering is considered a disability. ...

School & Work
Access & Rights
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

Check this out! [Stutter Social](http://www.stuttersocial.com/)...

commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
6 points

"I'm an educator...I find public shaming to be the most effective form of teaching."...

commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
4 points

I am an SLP, not a lawyer, but this is a special interest of mine (specifically related to stuttering), and I've discussed with friends who stutter and are lawyers. Here are some thoughts... First of...

School & Work
Employment & CareerAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

Stuttering is a disability under IDEA ( individuals with disabilities education act), only 12 disabilities can be qualified for it. Also, section 504 and the ADA ( Americans with disability act) prot...

School & Work
Access & Rights
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
2 points

Its a sad situation and a real shame about the fast food worker, but that doesn't have to be you. Even looking around this subreddit you'll see plenty of examples of people pursuing what they want and...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

I may well have got lucky, but I've never had much of a problem in interviews with my stutter - I always flag it up at the start, and if I get badly stuck, I'll often make a quick jokey aside ("I hope...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

I have never pursued litigation but I read somewhere that stuttering was not considered a disability. I had read this years ago and was trying to find the source when I found this: http://www.stutter...

School & Work
Access & Rights
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

Ive also seen a scientific debate when black science man was cutting other people off and being a dick. Think he always been kind of a dick. Probably smart and a great scientist, but a dick...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJun 18, 2015
9 points

Has anybody here ever pursued discrimination litigation against a company because of their stutter?

Has anybody here ever pursued discrimination litigation against a company because of their stutter? Was wondering if anyone here has ever pursued legal litigation against a company for workplace discr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

The picture on this sub-reddit includes Lenin, I'd be really interested to know what kind of stutter he has. EDIT: I also find it's funny that it's nearly all men, I think the statistics I've read s...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
2 points

Wow, did he ever come off as a pretentious dick head. Was not expecting that. ...

commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
0 points

random interjections are poor speech mechanics. There's no need for them. They're a learned behavior, even for us stutterers. That said, if she was a covert stutterer I do feel sympathy for her since ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
6 points

black science man is a notoriously big douchebag thanks to his recent fame...

commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
1 points

Since everyone's stutter is different it's hard to give you personalized advice without more information, but really you just have to accept it. Push yourself into situations that make you uncomfortab...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
3 points

At the risk of sound discouraging, there is the very real fact that you might not do well, but of course I'm sure you are well aware of that. Few things can be more discouraging than completely fuckin...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2015
2 points

I think alcohol makes my stuttering worse, but it has the added effect that I care about it less, I'm less afraid to say things even when I know I will get a speech block. It's a double-edged sword fo...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stress & Fight/Flight