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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2022
1 points

most likely your son will get bullied with in the later years of school but something that has kept my stuttering low if you slowly think your words out so perhaps tell your son to think before he say...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2022
9 points

1. Around six. 2. At an early age, until I defended myself. 3. No. Any significant other worth being with wouldn’t care. 4. Just be there for him. If he is stuttering let him finish his sentence. L...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2022
16 points

Whatever you do, dont force or want him to be "fluent" The pressure my parents gave me to read and speak fluently dramatically affected how much I stutter, always listen to him no matter how much he ...

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commentr/StutterJan 28, 2022
0 points

hello, im 16 years old and have a moderate to severe stutter. one thing that helps is people ignoring my stuttering (in the right scenario ofcourse). for example, my mum pretends i dont have it when...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2022
2 points

The presenter was careful to add the disclaimer that it might not be true for everyone. Genetics can have something to do with it, but the stigma some parents put on their stuttering children can and ...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2022
2 points

Let her know that stuttering is perfectly ok and doesn’t make her less of a person. I also suggest not interrupting her if she’s having a bit of trouble, and especially not to say “take a deep breath”...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2022
3 points

Honestly I'd try a counsellor or therapist to help with everything else other the stutter. Make your home a safe place to stutter freely and unashamedly. Show her that her stutter doesn't affect any...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2022
1 points

Hello, I am a PWS and have graduated from the therapy system. After reflecting quite a bit on my journey, I'd recommend a few things that I wished I knew as a 10 year old child who stuttered facing an...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2022
6 points

Hi. I am not a parent of a child who stutters, but I am someone who stutters. I would start by saying that you are already doing the right thing by looking around for help and feedback. A few more poi...

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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

I have been a nanny for 5 years and have taught 4 little kiddos how to talk. None of them have made any comment on my stutter, mimicked my stutter, or even looked strangely at me. I don't think she wi...

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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

My stutter did not affect my nephew (so far). We live together and I stutter quite often with him (curiously, I was fluent with him when he was much younger). Don't worry!...

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postr/StutterDec 19, 2021
3 points

Answers needed for background information

Answers needed for background information Hi Everyone! I wanted to write this post because I have seen many posts in this community! I’m currently dating someone who has a stutter and I would like t...

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commentr/StutterDec 7, 2021
1 points

That's what I thought you were going to say. My son has a significant stutter, and we're trying to get him to take a breath before speaking and then speak on the exhale. It's been very difficult, and ...

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postr/StutterNov 27, 2021
8 points

How to gently support my 7yr old in reducing her stutter?

How to gently support my 7yr old in reducing her stutter? My amazing kid has a stutter, it’s mild, and has been there for the past 3 years. We spent a year with weekly visits to a speech therapist, bu...

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commentr/StutterNov 18, 2021
1 points

My son is still to young, but i'm trying to learn as much as i can for the future. Gonna read up on it. Thanks...

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commentr/StutterNov 18, 2021
3 points

I feel that. My parents often say this to me. I mostly ignore it but by saying it, they interrupt my speech process and I have to start new to continue the sentence....

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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2021
1 points

I attended a speech therapist in India. He had some very helpful excercises. I’ll try to share what I remember: 1. Make a list of short easy words starting with vowels. Examples: ant, apple, elephant...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2021
1 points

Hey, I find it hard to explain myself over messages. But my mum took me to a speech therapy course when I was around 11 y/o which went for a week. They made us talk at 60 syllables per minute and ...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2021
1 points

That's great to hear... stuttering people achieving at great heights are far less but it needs strong backup from family members,friendly teachers,friendly supervisors and overall a happy stress free ...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2021
1 points

She's 8 and we're just starting out. She has had her appraisal and starts her therapy next week. The same therapist who did the appraisal is going to do her sessions. They got on like a house on fire....

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