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postr/StutterSep 13, 2021
6 points

I’ve stuttered my whole life.. my dad has stuttered his whole life, so it’s genetic. I do have a very mild stutter but

I’ve stuttered my whole life.. my dad has stuttered his whole life, so it’s genetic. I do have a very mild stutter but I still hate the feeling. Part of the reason I stopped going to college was becau...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Genetic & Family FactorsEnergy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 13, 2021
4 points

Nothing to be embarrased of. It will be better and perhaps you can beat your fear by reading yourself out loud or to a person of confidence....

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2021
2 points

I have been in speech therapy since 1st grade, and from my experience the whole point is to give you strategies to help prevent stuttering. They always told me there wasn’t a cure, so the best think ...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2021
1 points

Please read the whole thing I know it's a little long but I wanted to give you a little more insight instead of just saying Yes or No. :) In my life I've been to about 5 or 6 speech therapist, and I'...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Therapy ExperiencesPositive Therapy TechniquesUnhelpful Therapy Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2021
1 points

I feel that. Thats why i avoid group hangouts, i always prefer one on one chatting haha and i know long term its not good for ACTUAL IMPROVEMENT to our speech problem. Right now im actually trying to ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
2 points

I think it means different things for different people. I definitely use techniques to get by, if I do stutter or block and anyone says anything, I just confidently tell them I stutter and sometimes I...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
3 points

Following on, why do stutters who become fluent after the McGuire program lose their fluency in a couple months? Do their brain's neuroplasticity revert to its original state, if so how and why, and a...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Neurological & BrainFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
6 points

Wowww, thank you for providing this real eye opener. When you say stutters have a completely different cognitive experience to non-stutters, how does the experience for a person who has gone through ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
6 points

In my personal approach to '*speach confidence'* is letting myself stutter certainly a factor.I believe that this confidence you are looking for is a combination of many things. This is how I see i...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Acceptance & PrideFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2021
18 points

*Continuation:* # A completely different cognitive experience Reading these studies changed the way I understand stuttering. Before I learned about the neurological studies surrounding stuttering, I...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-PerceptionPropositionality & Weight+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
4 points

One thing that can help is stuttering on purpose. I totally know the feeling of wanting to hide stuttering, but it just makes it worse. But if you stutter heavily on purpose in between words it will p...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
7 points

Former call center manager here. I started on the front-lines answering calls, and worked my way up. I've been in the industry for roughly 15 years. No sugar coating it, it sucked. It sucked a LOT. Ho...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
2 points

Also,the campaign against stutter must be persistent cuz it's not like treating your customers for dinner.Your psychological shadows cannot be eliminated at once and you should counsel your mind gradu...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2021
5 points

I am sure we all feel that way but that is what pushes me to try to do anything to overcome it. For me I found reading aloud everything that I can read is very helpful. In the book I am reading it say...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2021
2 points

Yes, it's a great book. But it only works if you truly practice the methods every day. Don't expect to just read it and have your stutter magically better within a week. I recommend getting the Kind...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Fluency TechniquesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2021
3 points

Get the book!! I cured my stutter fully within 6 months. To get the full experience, join SAC, Coaching sessions and immerse yourself in reading aloud 1 hour each day while practicing each 'crutch' o...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Fluency TechniquesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2021
9 points

I am actually reading it right now! I still haven't finished but I can actually see a big improvement! I stutter on some words, names, syllables and when I am nervous so it helped me a lot. I really l...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Fluency TechniquesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2021
2 points

It all depends on your stutter. I am reading a book that actually helps me with my stutter and one of the fundamental rules are 1) hear as much fluency from yourself and 2) hear as less stutter from y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2021
4 points

If you struggle on the first letter of a word just skip it and say the rest of the word, noone will notice. So instead of basketball say asketball. Also practice reading aloud, it will help your speec...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2021
9 points

Have you ever looked into techniques like light articulatory contacts, easy onset, pull-outs? There are techniques you can apply to the letter b that will help you say it more fluently. Search YouTu...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques