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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2023
2 points

I’ve been working on this too. Only recently have I been aware of my lack of breathing when speaking. Helping a little but will keep in mind going forward...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2023
3 points

Isn't this the air flow technique?? I've never tried it tho but I'll give it a shot big thanks fellow brother or sister...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2023
10 points

Correct breathing for speaking is a common issue for PWS. That’s why strategies include a “slow easy start” and using a breathy voice. Marilyn Monroe used a rather slow breathy voice because she stut...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJun 22, 2023
22 points

Found a new strategy to reduce stutter that I wanted to share

Found a new strategy to reduce stutter that I wanted to share I realized by accident that when I stutter my epiglottis closes and that my breathing mechanism become really tense, as well as my chest. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJun 21, 2023
1 points

*this post was approved by the group moderators* Stuttering Research Participation

*this post was approved by the group moderators* Stuttering Research Participation (repost) https://preview.redd.it/fkdxd9knbf7b1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=7069...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2023
4 points

Sorry to hear you’re going through all that! I remember talking aloud in class being a nightmare too alright. One technique I found helpful was slow reading. The idea is you practice everyday just rea...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
7 points

Practice the presentation. Practice the presentation. Practice the presentation. Get access to the room where you will be presenting and... practice the presentation. Get used to the space ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
10 points

I said a prayer for you just now. Take a deep breath before you begin. Regardless of how it goes, you’ll be fine. Try envisioning the speech going smoothly - play out the speech in your mind....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2023
1 points

you know, sometimes i stutter when i talk to my girl, and honestly it doesnt seem like its a problem to her. we tend to look at ourselves from a critical perspective. a lot of people dont really mind...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2023
2 points

That's just it, working on fluency is not a bad thing at all. It simply means that you are trying to improve your speech so that you can communicate without stumbling on your words and possibly having...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2023
5 points

I normally avoid making specific speech therapy technique suggestions, as I believe that programs are effective. Programs include techniques, but the techniques themselves don't yield lasting results ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

I call regularly one type of BIO food markets (there are over 1000 in my country) and I always ask the same question. Something like: Hi, XXX here, I have a question. Do you have YYY? Thanks, I wi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
1 points

>Any activity that that we have to perform, the conditioned responses kicks in and the freezing or holding back ocurrs. Yes, any activity, situation, thought, feeling, sensation or experience, or ...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Therapy ExperiencesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
1 points

If the tensing of muscles cause fast exhalation alongside then Im bound to block. Why not do all techniques simultaneously? Like breathing and combining it with what you already do. Just throw everyt...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
1 points

Yes indeed! Replacing “waiting out articulatory tension” with “immediately instructing whenever I have established my articulatory position” has been working for me over the past few days. In respons...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

>Bringing the attention to tensing up of muscles during blocks has definitely helped and understanding a lot of the times its bad timing to speak up. Yes I agree. Additionally, I believe that if w...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
1 points

> I have been using these techniques over the past week alongside techniques I already use and have seen great progress. Could you please elaborate which techniques you are already using (that I ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

Thank you for mentioning that you would read an whole essay on my strategy (from the post). >*"How has your progress been and have you encountered any hiccups of any kind?"* My progress has been ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

It took me too long to give a response to this as Ive been stressed out of my mind 😭 I would just like to say thank you for being so analytical in your thinking. I have been using these techniques o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
3 points

The moment I stopped myself from prolonging and realized I could get the word out is the moment I realized I wasn't helping myself like i thought I was....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques