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I'm trying to build spontaneity. I feel like fluency shaping techniques are the opposite of spontaneous speech. Can you use the tools when you really need them and just speak freely the rest of the ti...

For those who use a technique: Do you ever feel exhausted after using said technique?

For those who use a technique: Do you ever feel exhausted after using said technique? This is something that I am very curious to hear different opinions on. So allow me to explain in case the title i...

McGuire Grad here as well as recently becoming the Regional Director of Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Since doing my first course it has been a life changing experience. I held of doing it ...

Well, speaking slower is definitely a good thing- I find that when people speak quickly, they seem more nervous. A person who speaks slower seems more deliberate and poised. You might sound like you'r...

I used to tap my thumb to my forefinger for each syllable. That would help me slow down and maintain a steady pace. I also tell new people that I stutter. I have found this creates a calming atmosp...

The NUMBER ONE piece of advice that I have is to completely memorize what you are going to say so that while you are speaking you can focus completely on your fluency and techniques. I’ve been going t...

Have you tried progressive relaxation? You tense the speech related muscles for 5 seconds, recognize how it feels, and release. Practice it every day. You'll be better able to recognize when you g...

This hits deep. I’ve been seeing if tongue placement helps with my stutter recently. I’d do anything to get rid of it. ...

>is it too late as an adult (he is 29) to start taking a speech therapy course? Nope! :) Support is a less clear thing. Depends on what your SO experiences (and needs)....

Thank you for your reply and sharing your experience, I really appreciate it. It makes me happy to hear that you are at peace with your stutter. If someone does not accept you for who you are it is th...

It’s never too late to go to speech therapy. In terms of helping him, I would have a candid discussion with him about what he would like you to do to support him (if you haven’t already talked to him ...

Don't aim for fluency. Aim for management. That's the realistic and constructive line of thinking here. :) Since you don't mention it, I have to ask: Did you try speech therapy yet?...

I think that you should still go for it. When presenting your thesis or a presentation, you can say, "Before I start, I'd like to say that I'm a stutterer so if you see me having trouble saying a wor...

I would suggest to follow pick up community for instance mainstream RSD - real social dynamics. I think generally people with stutter should trying to face and comfortable in high-pressure situations ...

You should work on that word, then! You might get better at it - instead of merely wishing you were. :)...

Just keep in mind that just attending one course won't fix your stuttering. It's a lifelong proces where you will need to put in the work at an almost daily basis. Practicing costal breathing, the tec...

Your stuttering will get worse or better depending on your minds memory bank. The more negative stuttering memories you have, the more you will stutter. The more positive fluency memories you have, th...

Stuttering my whole life

Stuttering my whole life Hello everyone! Recently discovered this was a sub, so figured I’d vent a little and see if anyone has any advice. So, I’m enlisted in the military and have a very particular ...

McGuire Program

McGuire Program So, i'm going in the McGuire Program in Stirling next week. For those who haven't heard of it, it's one of the most successful stuttering courses in the world. All courses are led by e...

Well done! Congrats on facing your fears and your positive attitude - remember, presentations don't have to go perfectly for them to still be awesome. You mentioned that even though you stuttered, it...