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commentr/StutterApr 15, 2021
2 points

Thanks! Yeah, luckily I already had the psychiatrist appointment lined up before this latest change. The healthcare services are pretty good here and the psychiatrist seems well-recommended (my first ...

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commentr/StutterApr 14, 2021
2 points

Try self hypnosis. There is a book on Amazon my Melvin Powers about it who has helped many stutterers like myself....

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postr/StutterApr 13, 2021
4 points

Should I start Speech Therapy?

Should I start Speech Therapy? Hey, I'm 25 yo and I have a mild stutter ever since I could remember. I don't (or cannot) accept it because sometimes I am mostly fluent and no one even finds out I have...

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2021
4 points

Have you tried speech therapy? A professional could probably explain this better. As a person who also blocks, though, here’s what I can tell you: there’s no real way to “move past” a block. You can w...

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2021
5 points

Great post, thanks Tom. The '09 Daniel Craig study (didn't know James Bond was a researcher) truly eye opening. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/mo05mf/stutterlogging\_a\_3\_year\_selftra...

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2021
2 points

Exactly! To expand on this, in therapy there should be a discussion about what the person who stutters wants out of therapy and their interpretation of cure. I have dismissed clients who stutter te...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
2 points

Maybe it would be good for you to talk to it with a phsicologyst, stutter shouldn't influence so bad to the point to have those thoughts, that seems like another thing. Also seeking a therapist may he...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
2 points

I've seen it two days ago and it made me cry a lot . I wish i had access to such an organization like SAY when i was a kid . The movie was very well done. I will show it to my therapist as well . Cong...

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postr/StutterApr 9, 2021
7 points

Does Hypnotherapy works with stammering ?

Does Hypnotherapy works with stammering ? Hello Everyone, I'm 25y/o Male and since the age of 5 i had severe stammering. For the past couple of years i joined speech therapy because of that my speech ...

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
2 points

I don't know where you live, but depending on your first language I would suggest to look for one that does online work. It may help....

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
4 points

> That being said, maybe show him what stuttering actually is. Studies, definitions, medical papers, etc, etc. I agree. I would just add that, if you are going to some sort of therapy (speech or ...

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commentr/StutterApr 8, 2021
2 points

If you haven't done so, find a good speech pathologist in your area. Someone trained in assisting stutterers. In my experience, there is a world of difference between a professional and what the pub...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2021
3 points

Hello. Much has already been said but I shall echo. I think both you your son are off to a great start. I can't imagine how difficult it is for parents, but I can empathize heavily with your son. I...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2021
3 points

I (M50) was a severe stutterer at that age. From age three until my mid 20's. I think it's incredible that you've already started professional speech therapy for him. Honestly, I applaud you for it. ...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
3 points

Talk to him. I see all these people giving advice on what they liked, and what worked for them. But every stutterer is different. Talk to him, ask him what he needs from his surroundings. For some peo...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
3 points

This is my response to a parent in another thread. You can also search this subreddit for "son" or "child" and see a lot of similar threads if you're interested. Finding a good speech therapist who a...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
2 points

He used to be in piano but he got bored of it even though he was quite great at it. He’s wants to do karate so i might do that see if it helps with the confidence part. As a parent I get you, someti...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
2 points

Thank you for your comment, the good thing is he’s a talker. Can talk my ear off all day if he could lol so it makes me happy that he doesn’t stop communicating even if he’s struggling. As his mom lik...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
8 points

I'm a stutterer, and I have a 13 yo son who stutters. It affects every aspect of his life. I know exactly how you feel. I've gone through the same frustration with speech therapists. He's been treatin...

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commentr/StutterApr 4, 2021
1 points

I just started speech therapy a couple of months ago and I'm 15. I'm improved a lot, when you're going in don't have a negative mindset because you will improve....

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