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commentr/StutterJan 28, 2024
2 points

You need an intervention. Find someone trustworthy who can explain your condition and your problems with your family. Also see a speech therapist about this so you can get diagnosed with something and...

Therapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Seeking TherapyAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2024
1 points

I got it recognised as a disability (Southern Europe) but I had to prove the psychological and social damage it usually entails (go to therapy and ask for a report) And having that acknowledgement is...

School & Work
Access & RightsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2024
3 points

Tell the teacher you have a block on words that start with p and ask for an alternative. If they say no force an alternative and if they still have an issue take it futher up the chain. They can't for...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2024
2 points

I just gave up on that. Asked to communicate myself via chat due to a disability and they were understanding. Also got a couple jobs that way though (Souther Europe though)...

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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
2 points

Yeah, a lot of PWS don't want to recognize it as a disabilty, op had a lot of good points, its the only thing that i don't agree with....

School & Work
Access & Rights
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
3 points

Stuttering is a disability as defined by the ADA. It seems like you look down on disabled people from your language there....

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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
6 points

... Learning sign language beacuse you stutter is like being on a wheelchair beacuse youve bruised your leg...

School & Work
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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
-1 points

Learn sign language. Make deaf friends. Your stutter won’t matter to them one bit....

School & Work
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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
2 points

I was finally able to get a disability rating through the VA for a claim for service. My claim was related to service connection/exacerbating issues from combat in Somalia. It took two years and multi...

School & Work
Employment & CareerAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
2 points

I can't. It's definitely life-altering for me, but not life altering enough to claim disability. I do get a reasonable accomodation at my job (don't have to answer phones when I'm technically supposed...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & CareerAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
2 points

Maybe you could've tried finding a lawyer that would've fought for you in court. Stuttering depending on severity is obviously a disability...how can you work of you can't talk?..working around other ...

School & Work
Access & RightsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
6 points

I've tried in the past & it's a long process. Getting a note from a doctor or therapist will help...if you stutter so bad & have crippling anxiety on top of that like I have then it moat definitely is...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Access & RightsAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
3 points

Depending on how bad the stutter is yes it definitely does qualify as a disability & precent you from working effectively. If your so bad you can barely talk then obviously it's a real problem. Becaus...

School & Work
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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
5 points

Yep, and was denied pretty much instantly. It was a whole big thing where I had to go in for an evaluation with a woman who asked me questions. I won’t lie, I played up my stutter a bit. I was legitim...

School & Work
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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2024
13 points

It provides a barrier regardless. There is no job in which you don't have to speak at all, even to actually get the job, and there are also other disabilities where you're technically able to work but...

School & Work
Employment & CareerAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2024
3 points

I know this is a support group... I expect negative reactions to the following comment. I think this is BS trying to get disability. Stuttering does not prevent one from working or earning a living ...

School & Work
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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2024
1 points

I got disability recognition and help from the government to pay for my bills because I find it hard to work because I struggle with talking to others....

School & Work
Access & RightsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2024
1 points

Are you serious. Stuttering is a disability. I get pension money from the government because I’m too anxious to talk at work. I’m constantly anxious to the point of not being able to communicate. Stut...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Access & RightsHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
3 points

You have the right to have your child assessed (tested) for free by the school for any perceived problem that may impact his education. Many schools will try to convince you that testing (for anything...

Parent & CaregiverSchool & Work
School/Clinical AdvocacyAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2024
3 points

You should be given accommodations in this situation. Stuttering isn’t your fault, and should not count against you...

School & Work
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