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Honestly just tell her, be genuine at least when I talked to people I NOTICED all the reactions even the ones they tried to hide and whether or not they truly cared or not i got on myself a little bit...

Patience when they speak is very important at least with my son. And teach that to all in your family as well. Never help those who finish their sentences and never make them feel rushed. I’m sure som...

I usually say it in a more casual tone, something like: “Hi, before we get started I just want to let you know that I do stutter. It may take me a little longer to respond to your questions than oth...

That’s true. We have to be our own best defense. Being unable to protect ourselves with words like others do makes us feel like sitting ducks. I realize that males have different vulnerabilities and ...

>What has worked for me in the past is letting the interviewer know that I do stutter, that it does not mean I’m nervous, that my stutter is not taboo and that they are welcome to ask any questions ab...

I just say “ hey we are all different and my stutter is how I’m different “ or something like that depending on the age of the child...

Hey! Teacher here! I’ve been through this so many times. I usually just say some variation of “I stutter sometimes. It’s just how I speak and something that’s different about me. Lots of people have d...

"I have a stutter, it's a disability due to my brain working a little differently, please be respectful and don't make fun of it, thanks" This is the answer I give to almost everyone who questions me...

I still don't like to talk unless in person, even then it's always some anxiety. Iv just decided, it's who I am, why not use it as a way to let people ask me questions or practice their patience. I a...

I am so sorry you had this experience. I feel you. If I was very nervous about my stuttering for a particular job interview, and I feel like it might be a car crash then I would start with telling the...

For interviews and presentations, what's stopping you from opening with, "Sometimes this happens to me, but in no way affects my performance,etc"?...

Fellow stutterer here, I had my US visa interview, I told them, before starting " I have a small thing to say, I block on a few words, I have a speech issue/I stutter" Then most of the interview was ...

I had looked up ages ago and found that a teal ribbon is a symbol for stuttering awareness but it is also used for other issues' awareness. I was planning to wear it at my 1st conference poster presen...

This reminds me of the ID card that was making its rounds a few years back after someone got stopped and searched at an airport. The stuttering of foundation of America was pushing it. It never gained...

Completely ignore the stuttering. Don't mention it, don't finish sentences, just listen like you would listen to a non-stutterer...

Plenty. I am spitballing here as it comes to mind: \- Don't finish their sentences, unless during a crucial moment and they are hung up, and then finish their sentences. They will appreciate it. I wo...

Don’t force them to speak in public , such as ordering food if they don’t want to or if they look nervous ....

Generally certain family members will stop listening to me if I start to stutter, therefore making what I have to say seem unimportant. Do not do that this person. Listen to them....

I have situational stutter and blocks as well, it’s very frustrating. I was once really scared that it would hinder my career, but the truth is that my career is unaffected. Not every employer expects...

My husband and I met through a mutual friend. I stuttered when introducing myself and it was no big deal - I let him know I stuttered and would need a minute. Six years later and we’re married, have ...