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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2019
4 points

I've been going to a speech therapist recently which has helped me a lot. The therapist has taught me tools that help me avoid blockages such as: 1. Easy onset (taking a deep breath before starting a...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2019
1 points

I usually just drink water, then i would slow my thoughts down. And speak the thoughts. Works well enough for me. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2019
1 points

The answer is yes it can, but probably not forever or in every situation. I joined the programme not too long ago, and after getting used to deliberate dysfluency and the general techniques taught on ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2019
1 points

Please go see a speech therapist! You've got some behavioral issues that could be addressed by learning techniques to manage your stutter....

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2019
1 points

I totally agree. I am seeing a speech therapist for long term techniques. However, in situations like answering the phone, I literally blank out and cannot concentrate on anything the therapist has ta...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Fluency TechniquesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2019
4 points

McGuire Programme is suitable for absolutely anyone that has a stutter and is a lot more successful than any speech therapist out there. The reason it's suitable for anyone is because it's an extreme...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2019
1 points

The end game is becoming an eloquent speaker that has expanded his comfortzone, conquered his fear of speaking and is in full control of his speaking. For some with a minor stuttering that leads to na...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2019
2 points

Something that's helped me is to stop and pause, breathe and retry to say the word again. I also envision myself saying the word and try not to think too much about saying it. Mainly for me, learning...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2019
4 points

Reading out loud in a quiet place has worked wonders for me. If no one is around to hear me, I find that I’m a lot more relaxed and I can practice and get used to what it feels like to talk while rela...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Genetic & Family FactorsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2019
2 points

I've learnt some techniques from my speech therapist that help me and I try to push myself out of my comfort zone....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2019
1 points

He is actually doing the opposite of easy onsets. The McGuire Programme technique is more natural sounding as you can tell and we get trained to release and cancel blocks immediately. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2019
2 points

I do McGuire Programme courses. Taught me everything i need to control my stutter. My speech is probably better than most "normal" speakers now...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2019
2 points

let me try to explain, i don't know if this will make sense! i remember at a younger age switching the way i stuttered from a regular stutter to a block. i started blocking because i thought waiting a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSituational Variability+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
1 points

Well, speak vert calm and smooth, like you’re singing and try connect last word with next first word, its call a ex: singasong not sing a song try connect them...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2019
1 points

Its doing the McGuire technique. Its basically the opposite of easy onset. You take a large breath mainly with your costal diaphragm and then speak at the top of your breath by like attacking the firs...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
2 points

Practice, practice, practice. I cannot tell you how many speeches, presentations and interviews I have absolutely aced solely from rehearsing in front of a mirror. Albeit nerve wracking AF during your...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2019
4 points

I know this guy personally as i have been involved with McGuire program since like 2013. Its really impressive and inspiring. But the actual technique hes using requires tons of sustained effort. And ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2019
2 points

One thing I have experienced and can pass on as advice- make sure your warmed up. What I mean by this is the first person you talk to the day of your interview should not be the person interviewing yo...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsHope & MotivationFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2019
1 points

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtBPyaenJ7fDc50qErDObzZOKGIq4KtZw My speech therapist told me to do these exercises everyday they look wired but I hope they will help you . ...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Research & ResourcesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2019
2 points

Remember SPEAK VERY SLOWLY, and follow the flow, relax dont think two things at the same time, go by one, i know u wanna say a lot stuff but take it slowly, and please let u s know How y’all date went...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring