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commentr/StutterJul 12, 2017
1 points

Oh yeah I've had all sorts, sign language was one thing a speech therapist tried to teach me. They'd see if I struggled in particular words, they'd try general therapy, there were exercises we did wit...

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commentr/StutterJul 12, 2017
7 points

Speech-language pathologists require a graduate degree, over 400 hours of direct therapy, a year long clinical fellowship, and continuing education hours to keep their license. While telepractice is a...

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postr/StutterJul 12, 2017
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I am an undergrad speech pathologist student at a university. I am currently working as a student clinician in a stuttering management program where I get to work one-on-one with my own client. I want to help!

I am an undergrad speech pathologist student at a university. I am currently working as a student clinician in a stuttering management program where I get to work one-on-one with my own client. I want...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2017
2 points

It's very clear, darkizzle. You are a doctor. You will continue to be a doctor. There is shift you have not yet made about being a stutterer. A good speech language pathologist, *one who specializ...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2017
1 points

Ah, it sounds like you're from outside the US, as our system is different. GP still requires you to do a three-year residency here. 4th year here is not internship. It's just a year of applying to res...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2017
2 points

You think speech therapy is fighting the stutter? I thought they work with the stutter and use techniques. ...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2017
1 points

Well, for one, general practice doesn't see anywhere near the level of stress as residency would. I can decide my hours, my setting, my patients, whatever, and if I stutter, it won't be too much of a ...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2017
1 points

I personally don't believe in speech therapy. I think fighting the stutter will only keep the fight going longer. That said, everyone's different and I encourage people to explore their options and se...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2017
1 points

I'm not reluctant, per se. While I know speech pathologists exist, it's not really a booming field where I'm from. My college just had their first batch of graduates, that's how "new" they are. And it...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2017
1 points

"Lot on our plate" is pretty much the physician's mantra lol. Though now I'm probably gonna have to bite the bullet and consult a speech path. Testimonials have been hit or miss around here, which exp...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2017
3 points

I dont have a stutter. Im a speech path. But this is reddit me, not the speech path me talking lol. Bottom line of the current research is we dont know what a stutter is, what causes it, and therefore...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2017
2 points

http://stutteringtreatment.org/nyc/ They also have Skype option if you can't make it to Manhattan...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2017
3 points

Find a speech therapist who focuses not only on speech part but also on emotions part. If you are somewhere near New York or Atlanta I could refer you to good therapist. Let me know ...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2017
2 points

Speech therapists are a great help but not all of them deal with stuttering. Find one that deals with it to get the most out of it....

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2017
3 points

Yes. I would suggest starting here. http://www.stutteringspecialists.org/search/custom.asp?id=1972. You. Can put your location in and see who is closest. Also finding the right therapist is difficult....

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postr/StutterJul 8, 2017
3 points

Any experience with a speech therapist?

Any experience with a speech therapist? I'm really tempted to visit a therapist for some help, but I'm doing research online and a lot of the places only mention child help. Are they able to work with...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2017
3 points

I did something like that in high school, it was pretty humiliating. Especially when all the other kids would point out that I didn't give a presentation. The teacher just had to be like, "he doesn't ...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2017
1 points

In didn't go on SSI but I signed up with the disability office in college. Biggest mistake of my life. I signed up with it so I wouldn't have to give presentations in front of an entire class of peopl...

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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2017
1 points

When I say techniques I'm referring to all the different types of speech therapy that I've been taught. I went on something called the starfish project where they tie a belt around your chest and ask ...

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commentr/StutterJul 3, 2017
4 points

As a stutterer my whole life, I know these things can be tough. I'm 22 and been down a road of a self medicating myself. The reason that I stopped, and I hope this reaches out to you as well; I stop...

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