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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2014
1 points

I've been using online applications but I feel applying in person is where I've got most of my previous jobs. I can be charismatic in person, over phones definitely not, but it's something I'm working...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2014
3 points

I have started practicing since I read this, it actually has been helping with a few words but it's only been seven days so I doubt I'll see any massive leaps in progress for a little while. I make su...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesCycles & RandomnessIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2014
1 points

I'm more than happy to do any work, I just find that people negatively react to stuttering sometimes. Even if it seems like a positive interview and they understand... most people would still pick the...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2014
1 points

I recently tried self employment. Not being able to say your business name or your even name half the time makes it hard to get a business off the ground. I'm trying to not let the experience burn me,...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2014
1 points

I'm a lecturer at a local IT college. At first, I was petrified of actually doing the lectures. After a while I got the hang of it. My students are very accepting and very patient. I haven't heard of ...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2014
2 points

I'm a PhD student and as part of my TA I teach a lab once a week and occasionally lecture when the prof can't be there. I stutter openly when I teach. I make no attempt to hide it. I do use some a typ...

School & WorkTherapy & Professional
Employment & CareerPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
6 points

I am a college professor who stutters. In my first day of class, during introductions, I tell them I stutter and that if they don't understand something I say I would be happy to repeat. My stutter is...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
2 points

Brilliant! ...

commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
11 points

I'm not a teacher but I've known professors who stuttered, one of which is an SLP. His breakthrough came when during a year end evaluation questionnare, he decided to put on it, "Does my stutter affec...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
5 points

Hello! I might not be exactly what you were looking for, but I could try and offer advice. First it would be to stick with it! I’ve been a TA for 3 semesters now, the last class I taught being a lectu...

School & WorkTherapy & Professional
Employment & CareerPositive Therapy Techniques
postr/StutterJan 27, 2014
13 points

Any Teachers with Stutters/Fluency Issues?

Any Teachers with Stutters/Fluency Issues? I'm in my second year of University, and am studying Education. I've had a mild stutter my entire life, and I know that it's going to stick with me forever. ...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Situational VariabilitySchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
2 points

One word: Patience. I personally get really annoyed when people cut me off or try to finish whatever it is I am trying to say. ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Listener ReactionsFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
2 points

If he's a regular and orders the same thing again and again, ask him when he comes in and just ask "The usual?" If he's like me, he'd either force out the word yes, or simply nod....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
0 points

When i meet new people that stutter i always say something like "Hey you stutter?" "ya" "well highfive". Or something more appropriate for the situation, but i always try to break it to him that i stu...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
1 points

Exactly, and that's what I try to do. Could always be worse. ...

commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
1 points

You just have to keep on keeping on....

commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
1 points

Thanks. It's been a rough pill to swallow but what can you do? ...

commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
2 points

I couldn't be covert. It's too soul stripping to me. Stutterings not so bad, makes you stronger if anything. Watch this. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
3 points

~~I might've misplaced my words - of course it would be horrifying if someone randomly tried to talk to me about my stuttering,but this isn't exactly a random confrotation,and they are coworkers.What ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2014
3 points

Wow, very enlightening. Sorry to hear about that. ...