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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2024
0 points

Not VR, but I use an app called DAF that provides delayed auditory feedback, with the delayed feedback, I focus on forming the words and perfecting the sounds. My speech pace becomes slightly delayed/...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Assistive DevicesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2024
19 points

Turn it into a sentence, get your air flowing. Try “hey what’s up I’m —-“ “hi nice to meet you! Im —-“...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2024
2 points

My speech therapist explained to me that during singing or rapping the vocal cords are *constantly* active, so it makes it easier to blend words and phrases together without stuttering...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
postr/StutterAug 20, 2024
3 points

What advice can you give to someone that is trying to achieve fluency?

What advice can you give to someone that is trying to achieve fluency? What are your best tips/general advice? My stammer consists of blocking. I’m always looking for new things to try ...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2024
1 points

I am actually, so I’ll take your comment as a compliment! My comment stands as a note for people looking for a “cheat” way out to magically cure their stuttering. Doesn’t cost anything to practice rea...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice OfferedFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2024
2 points

Anything rhythmic seems like it could help but rap seems pretty challenging…. I met a guy who managed his stuttering by quietly taping his foot to keep a rhythm as he spoke. Whatever works!...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
postr/StutterAug 20, 2024
2 points

Stuttering and rapping/fast lyrics

Stuttering and rapping/fast lyrics I’m just curious if anyone has also heard/been told that learning to rap helps stuttering but you’ve personally found that not to be the case and instead your stutte...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Repetitions & ProlongationsAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2024
2 points

Depends entirely on whether or not the providers received effective training in treating dysfluency. If you block, they should be teaching you to do voluntary repetitions, make eye contact, and begi...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesSeeking TherapyPositive Therapy Techniques
postr/StutterAug 20, 2024
1 points

Am i making a irrational decision by stopping Speech Therapy

Am i making a irrational decision by stopping Speech Therapy Good day everyone, Long story short is I've been going to speech therapy for the past three months( with one appointment a month), and bas...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesSeeking TherapyFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
3 points

“Just breathe” is so frustrating esp bc now specialists in dysfluency know to tell people to begin speaking on exhale - bc inhaling is likely to just compound the issue....

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
12 points

Taking a deep breath and speaking on the release can help me a lot at times. Telling people I am having a conversation with that I have a stammer. In cases where it makes sense I occasionally say a ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
4 points

Swearing seems to jolt my mouth out of its stuttering ‘phase’. If I swear when I sense I’m about to block I tend to prevent it (it’s not something that will work in some settings though) Things like ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Strategic Swearing/CursingFluency TechniquesStimulants & Caffeine
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
1 points

I practiced saying my name over and over again. I mean hundreds of time. Back to back I’m good now...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
postr/StutterAug 19, 2024
0 points

DAF and Choral Effect

DAF and Choral Effect Good day everyone! So I have been researching quite some time about DAF and the choral effect and how it positively affects people who stutter, I even went on as far as trying i...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Assistive DevicesSituational VariabilityFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
1 points

Few suggestions: 1. Say it in the middle of sentence 2. Change your voice in any way e.g. harsh, higher pitch,etc 3. Before say use some tricks like mimic jerking, momentarily coughing, touch your chi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
1 points

Love this advice. Practice is so important in my opinion and has helped me a lot in my journey to confidence and as a byproduct, improved fluency...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
-1 points

i'm gonna start with step 1 today and i'm gonna record my self for a week to see how my speech has improved. who's gonna start with me ?...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterAug 19, 2024
9 points

Overcoming Stuttering: The Power of Practice

Overcoming Stuttering: The Power of Practice # Hey everyone, As someone who stutters, I know how easy it is to fall into the habit of avoiding speaking altogether. We tend to escape situations where...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation+1 more
postr/StutterAug 19, 2024
4 points

Best book with practical advice on overcoming adult stuttering?

Best book with practical advice on overcoming adult stuttering? I had severe stuttering as a child, but managed to fix it almost completely (I don’t know how, honestly, as I never got treatment for it...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesSituational VariabilityOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
3 points

Just go for it, bro! You got this! I work as a 911 dispatcher and stutter as we'll. I've learned a few tricks that help me with my stutter when I'm on the phone with someone or dispatching calls. Don'...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerFluency Techniques