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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2024
2 points

>So - u say this presentation was just announced and was not listed on the syllabus as a requirement, yes? So, at my college, grades are usually split into two parts: a support exam (which in our cas...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
2 points

So - u say this presentation was just announced and was not listed on the syllabus as a requirement, yes? If so... go to him ASAP! explain your situation, say that if u were aware of the obligation o...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
2 points

OP, here is a weblink to the National Stuttering Association’s section on students who are stuttering with great information on how to navigate college. There are tips on how to approach your professo...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
2 points

I don't know where you live but if you're college doesn't have a department for student accommodation you might just have to talk with him. You should know he probably won't know anything about stutte...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
2 points

Hi! Thank you for the quick reply. I already feel better just by reading your comment! Unfortunatly, there is no such department support available in my college for stuttering. I have never spoken t...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
3 points

Hello: have u ever discussed this issue with any student services department at your college? Have you ever spoken to this professor directly before? Are they aware of your struggles? How big is th...

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postr/StutterNov 27, 2024
7 points

Help Needed to Convince Professor for Written Exam Instead of Presentation

Help Needed to Convince Professor for Written Exam Instead of Presentation Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I’m reaching out because I’m facing a bit of a challenge with an upcoming exam. I...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
2 points

7th grade spanish class, me and one other kid had to record a practice conversation. took 8 recordings till we got one w/o me stuttering on every other word. ...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
2 points

Don't mention your stutter in my humble opinion. It will make you look even more determined and better in their eyes. Mentioning the obvious won't give you any bonus points, just in my opinion. To ...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
2 points

I know how you feel, I have Apraxia of speech, which stopped me from getting my dream job of being an Airline pilot. I cannot even get a basic pilot license because of my speech disorder, on top of th...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
1 points

Biggest thing now is make sure regardless of what degree the stutter is, ensure his confidence and self esteem aren’t brought down. I had a speech impediment where I couldn’t say R and I still have tr...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
2 points

One advice, please don't expose him to any environment where someone would potentially point out his stammering and make him feel uncomfortable about it. Because it has happened to me in my childhood...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
1 points

You're a good parent to be worried and quick to look for solutions, but look at it from his perspective for a bit. When he stumbles and your demeanor changes, he will read that as a stress sign becaus...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
2 points

He is shy and timid at first with new people or places but once he warms up he loves playing with and being with other children. Thank you for your advice!...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
1 points

Hard to say. You can tell her to talk to kids more and get out there, but it’s really up to her whether she wants to do that or not. It may just take time. May take one friend to befriend her to boost...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
1 points

Stuttering goes away in 80-90% of cases with developmental stuttering. It is natural for a child to stutter during the developmental phase. I'd let it be, especially if he doesn't like to talk about ...

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commentr/StutterNov 23, 2024
1 points

I’ve got a son (12) who has a stutter (we say stammer in Uk?) and life has been a challenge for him (and me as like you I’m up most nights stressing about him). I do not stammer and I feel so awful f...

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commentr/StutterNov 21, 2024
2 points

As humans, and even more so as kids, we need external validation. Lot of people that stutter end up having psychological trauma because they don’t get this external validation from the society, and ca...

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commentr/StutterNov 21, 2024
3 points

I feel her pain, when I was growing up I was made fun for my stutter (“t-t-today junior”) made me felt very alone and different, never told my parents because I felt embarrassed and ashamed of myself ...

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commentr/StutterNov 21, 2024
3 points

She’s lucky to have a dad this aware and cares this much. You’re doing just fine. Always empower her to speak when she wants and be patient if she has blocks and is struggling. Never stop telling he...

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