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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2024
2 points

Been there, still am, we tried to find shows for my son that has a little slower speech, but to be honest it's not easy. The characters are also talking way faster than natural speed for children that...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyParent & Caregiver
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesHome Support
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2024
8 points

I had a very prominent and difficult genetic stutter all through childhood well into my 20/30s. What has helped me immensely is mindfulness and concentrating on the speech therapy practices I learned ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2024
1 points

Stuttering is the brains inability to process the speakers NORMAL voice as they speak. Standard stuttering therapy is useless and often harmful. There are three ways that greatly reduce stuttering. ...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Assistive DevicesFluency TechniquesSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2024
2 points

It's well-meaning advice but comes from a complete lack of understanding of the problem. For me, later in life, I do actually find it helpful to slow down in order to gather my thoughts, consider wo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2024
2 points

I’m glad! Yea she was my science teacher and I was so happy I could relate with someone. Ofc we got along well and she would help teach me speaking techniques that she learned during lunch time....

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice OfferedFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2024
1 points

With hard uncomfortable work, It is possible and important to reduce the hard, silent blocks caused by a mild panic response. 1. In front of a mirror, making eye contact with yourself, practice vo...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2024
3 points

This is one of the most infuriating things! So my stutter was from a brain injury with worsening other issues from said brain injury and I had to see a neurologist like ASAP. He was the only one I cou...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Neurological & BrainFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2024
1 points

I have had a stutter since I was 5 but I’ve managed it well but likewise it definitely appears more if I’m stressed but I normally take a deep breathe or this ask helps me if I stand on my tip toes I ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2024
2 points

There are practices you can do to unlearn the avoidance behaviors and to teach yourself to stutter freely. These habits have consistently worked to dramatically reduce my blocks for years. As long...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2024
2 points

Just to help you with Google searching, it's spelt Tourette's syndrome. I would suggest seeing a doctor but to me it sounds like you just have facial movements because you are trying to speak. Toure...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Neurological & BrainFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJun 7, 2024
1 points

Research study: "The application of neuronavigated rTMS of the supplementary motor area and rhythmic speech training for stuttering intervention" (2024, May)

Research study: "The application of neuronavigated rTMS of the supplementary motor area and rhythmic speech training for stuttering intervention" (2024, May) Open Access: [https://www.researchgate.net...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2024
-1 points

Absolutely! With time and effort, fluency becomes better and there’s nothing you can’t do. I’m living proof. Stay on top of research and keep perfecting the small tricks and tips us older folks give. ...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJun 6, 2024
14 points

UPDATED PART 2

UPDATED PART 2 Here are some videos that helped me. Also Research “how to relax diaphragm” on YT. The research and practice is on you. It will take time but it will get you fluency If you can do step ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2024
1 points

Thank you! I agree with you! I will try to visualize it more clearly in a table: (what I understood from both you and CommonExpress3092) |Functional requirements|Non-functional requirements| |:-|...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Neurological & BrainFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2024
3 points

I'm not sure if I'm comprehending the core question. Stutter is caused by misfirings in the brain. (Broca's and Wernicke's, I think). The speech muscles themselves are fine and functional in PWS. So...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Neurological & BrainFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2024
1 points

Thank you very much! I appreciate your response. That is exactly the point, each profession may have their own unique viewpoint, a speech therapist might advice speaking slower or using easy onset. A ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2024
1 points

Everyone, join this lively discussion where we discuss: **What is required (and not required) to move the speech muscles when we are speaking?** Remember, this is not a discussion about what is helpf...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2024
2 points

A stutter is an involuntary impairment in your speech mechanisms. A lot of people that stutter develop coping strategies. Losing eye contact is very common. Some will start tapping or rocking back and...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2024
3 points

All of this advice is fantastic! I’m in a career where public speaking is a must, and I use these tricks to keep me fluent. There are times when I am stressed and I forget to use these methods and I c...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Public SpeakingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2024
2 points

I use to be like that…not being able to hear myself stutter. However over time I learned to do it and go through the “pain” and it helped alleviate the whole process. Even when i think im fluent I lis...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideFluency Techniques