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postr/StutterAug 20, 2018
2 points

Anyone heard of the Pro90d speech system by Michael Williams?

Anyone heard of the Pro90d speech system by Michael Williams? Subject title. Anyone ever try it? If so, what is it and how is it different from other speech courses? If you haven't heard of it, look...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2018
2 points

First off, congrats on starting the masters! As for situations I think the context doesn't really matter aside from the fact that anxiety will rise and that drastically inhibits your speech. Try to ta...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2018
2 points

Light touches! When you say "mother" and stutter on it, chances are, you're really mushing your lips together. When you say "mother", barely press your lips together. Say the 'M' really softly. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2018
1 points

humming sounds interesting. i will try that. how do we pronounce every syllable to the beat? how do i do it.....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2018
1 points

What I usually do when I stutter is to pronounce every syllable to a beat, it certainly helps me...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2018
2 points

That's an interesting viewpoint, I partook in a fluency shaping course and a lot of us that have taken it have spoken about the "relapse" that can occur after time has elapsed or you lose confidence i...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2018
7 points

Pure speculation regarding Gareth Gates ongoing relapse issues, but my theory is he's become too accustomed to the set of techniques taught by the McGuire Program, such as costal breathing and elonga...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2018
1 points

Teach him to accept his stutter but also get speech therapy, to develop techniques. Although, I don't know what therapy is like for a 7 year old. You can practice things at home (if he's aware of his...

Parent & CaregiverTherapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Home SupportSeeking TherapyFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2018
1 points

I somewhat agree with you and disagree. I think you first have to accept your stutter before treating it. As more and more evidence comes out, its evident that stuttering is a neurological problem. ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideNeurological & BrainFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2018
1 points

I tried taking tyrosine and l dopa munca with not much improvements, i had episodes where every single word flowed out so smooth, usually after going for a karoke session and once was after my militar...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2018
3 points

My stutter used to be quite severe but with the help of therapy I managed to do just fine nowadays. I'm still in college but I'm studying journalism. I'm certainly an uncommon sight with some supporti...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2018
2 points

I would agree with the writing down your words for the for call suggestion and the relaxation as well. But I would not recommend and of the physical suggestions. These can because learned behaviors ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2018
1 points

There was a survey done on this subreddit about 3 months ago through Michigan State University, it was interesting. I contacted the guy directly and he was extremely nice and answered a lot of my que...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesHumor & Community Tone+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2018
2 points

*hugs* Hate you went through that. Maybe go online and give them a low rating? In glad you have your mom to help you; my dad helps me. You're not alone in this. I would have job interviews o...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Validation & EmpathyFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2018
1 points

Practice speaking louder at home. Purposely make yourself stutter. Do you have tension in your throat, diaphragm, somewhere else? Relax the tension and try to use techniques specific to that problem. ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterAug 6, 2018
5 points

Rhythm while speaking

Rhythm while speaking I recently met another person who stutters, and he gave me a tip I've never heard of before. Figured I'd share here, since it helped me. Since most of us don't stutter while sin...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2018
2 points

Definitely a hard one for me. I started saying “Why, thank you”... kinda like a southerner. It’s been working so far for me ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2018
10 points

This is common, if not universal for stutterers. The mechanism that causes stuttering (in the physical sense) appears to be somewhere in the voice box / vocal cords. When it isn’t activated, such as i...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterAug 5, 2018
10 points

I just realized I won't stutter when I'm whispering

I just realized I won't stutter when I'm whispering I feel so dumb that I just realized this after 23 years old living. Can anyone explain this and how can I apply my 'whispering' voice to my normal d...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2018
1 points

yes I do speak faster because I am trying to get everything out before I get blocked. but it still happens. Its funny when they offer me water like that would help haha. I have tried breathing, relaxi...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques