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commentr/StutterDec 12, 2018
3 points

But does speech therapy work for every case of stuttering? I used to see a counselor trained in speech therapy some time back. He suggested some techniques but it didn't seem to help. I don't know why...

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commentr/StutterDec 12, 2018
2 points

Can confirm, I am currently studying at University Of Sydney(Dayell Scholars), I am currently seeing Professor Onslow about my stuttering. ​ ​ But please please, continue the ...

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commentr/StutterDec 4, 2018
2 points

I didn't go much after middle school either. I guess the calls were to make it not as likely to cause anxiety over it, but it seemed to do exactly the opposite....

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commentr/StutterDec 4, 2018
3 points

Yeah that’s what made me leave speech therapy back in the day. I had to go to the mall and go talk with employees and purposely stutter. Also do phone calls like you said. Used to make me so embarrass...

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commentr/StutterDec 4, 2018
6 points

That was a big thing I didn't like during elementary and even middle school speech therapy. Years later and I still cringe thinking about it. I remember them making us call a random local store and ha...

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commentr/StutterDec 4, 2018
9 points

Yes. When I was in therapy it was one of my first tasks to do. Reading out loud and speaking freely while it was recorded. Listening to it afterwards was difficult for me. ...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2018
1 points

Practice in front of the mirror or video tape yourself. Call random stores or businesses and talk about an item or anything really but try to introduce yourself. It’s easier to see what you’re doing w...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2018
1 points

I have to admit, I'm on the same wavelength as reddictaccountiuse -- I'm detecting with some of your comments hints that you think it's your son's fault that he wasn't able to follow through with the ...

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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2018
1 points

Hmm. Yeah, investment could've been a factor; I know that I definitely had dedication issues during certain years of speech therapy. Also, I've taken sublingual applications of CBD with no noticeable...

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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2018
1 points

Over the years from age 4-roughly 10 we’d used several. We’re in NY so through Montefiore in the city and several private practitioners...one was even a stutterer and that was a big gamble but she cam...

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commentr/StutterNov 21, 2018
6 points

I do... RN (7 yrs) now in Graduate school to be come an NP. My stutter is quite mild but comes in waves that can border on moderate.I worked ER most of my career but now that I am in Graduate school ...

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commentr/StutterNov 20, 2018
1 points

I have heard of speecheasy and other device's that provide delayed auditory feedback. However, googling LAF, I see that they insert the microphone in your throat. That I have not heard of at all. &am...

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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2018
1 points

Sorry for the late answer, 100% worth it. Biggest change would have to be in confidence. Other courses don't go into the psychological side of your stammer but it's really important!...

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postr/StutterNov 8, 2018
14 points

“Yeah yeah I have a stutter too”

“Yeah yeah I have a stutter too” I hear this All. The. Time. Everywhere I go, people seem to have a stutter. When the truth is, they don’t. They have maybe emotional disfluencies. Stuttering isn’t...

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postr/StutterNov 8, 2018
7 points

Interesting thing about my stuttering

Interesting thing about my stuttering I have a pretty severe stuttering (if I talk face to face or on the phone - I mean most of my speech is fluent but I have very severe blocks especially at the beg...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
1 points

I absolutely adore that quote. It felt unbelievable afterwards. Sure thing! I learned it on the McGuire programme (they have courses worldwide). It's based on learning a chest-based breathing techniq...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2018
1 points

Firstly it's run by other people who have a stutter and have learned how to manage it. The McGuire Programme is completely opposite from slp. The programme teaches not only physical techniques and too...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
5 points

>How is that anything but **a temporary fix**? >I see people here railing on and on about how **stuttering is incurable** and what not. You seem to misunderstand the point of speech therapy - ...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
1 points

>I've stuttered my whole life. Sometimes it was brutal, sometimes not so bad. But it's always there. Depends on my stress level really. But the most noticeable improvement was when I started takin...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
1 points

How is that anything but a temporary fix? I see people here railing on and on about how stuttering is incurable and what not. I had speech therapy for years when I was younger and it didn't do shit. T...

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