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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2024
10 points

First of all, repeating the ends of words is extremely rare… and the cousin does the same thing? Therapy from an SLP with good experience working with stuttering will definitely help -...

Speech & StutteringTherapy & Professional
Repetitions & ProlongationsSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2024
1 points

Del ferro for many people is not helpful at all, just saying. I recommend thr ARTS therapy (look up Open Stutter on Youtube.) They know what stuttering actually is....

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2024
0 points

Yes I’m similar to you with that. Speech therapy has helped me a lot tbh. How is your stutter in everyday life situations?...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & Variability
Seeking TherapySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2024
1 points

We got this! Yeah the accepting has its ups and down. Im going to speech therapy for the first time since like elementary school. The Stutter still has a strong mental block with just out right approa...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2024
1 points

She has her good and worse days like I have myself, but has improved overall now that she is in preschool. I believe her fluency and articulation has improved from being around other kids and how to p...

Parent & CaregiverSchool & WorkTherapy & Professional
Early Concern & OnsetSchool & Academic LifeSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2024
2 points

Unfortunately many speech therapists are grossly misinformed. You mentioned your stutter is kinda severe, indicating the techniques maybe arent working! You are certainly welcome to keep using that ...

Therapy & Professional
Seeking TherapyUnhelpful Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2024
1 points

I recently joined Toastmasters, went to two meetings so far. I really like it and yes it definitely helps to expand your comfort zone and reduce your fear of public speaking. For me it also helps me ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2024
1 points

When I recently started Uni my stutter got a lot worse. I can’t even say a sentence without it taking 10+ seconds. I even feel anxious talking with my own family. I keep thinking about my future. It f...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencySeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2024
3 points

I underwent speech therapy but found that socializing was the best remedy for me. However, there has to be a way to cure this illness from its root....

Therapy & ProfessionalIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2024
9 points

I’ll go out on a limb and say don’t drink blood. It won’t affect your stutter at all. Stick with speech therapy....

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commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
2 points

Part of the fun of writing the script and creating Jay’s world was establishing the dichotomy of gang life and speech therapy 😅 If you’d like to read the script to see how I made that somewhat plausi...

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commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
0 points

Personally, I don’t think one disposed to entering a gang would bother with speech therapy. Perhaps it would be more believable and turn out better if he joined a “dying mob” and attended speech thera...

Therapy & Professional
Seeking Therapy
postr/StutterSep 28, 2024
70 points

My short film, Initiation, needs your support.

My short film, Initiation, needs your support. Hello! I’m a practicing speech therapist in the Bay Area and my production team and I are in the process of creating a short film (which we aspire to t...

Therapy & Professional
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesAccess & Affordability
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
3 points

Have you ever committed to some good therapy? This can be key to gaining confidence using techniques to be fluent. I was there when I was young and now I’m older, I speak really slow and thoughtful a...

Therapy & Professional
Seeking TherapyPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
1 points

I had gone to speech therapy a while back before COVID but stopped because my stutter barely came out during our sessions and they didn’t think I would benefit much from the speech exercises. But they...

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Seeking TherapySchool & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterSep 27, 2024
11 points

Today was my first day in a stuttering self help group AMA

Today was my first day in a stuttering self help group AMA ...

Therapy & ProfessionalCommunity & Support
Seeking TherapyValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

I don't beleve in speech therapy. Sorry, I think the ones that went at that age and got "cured" would have cured all by themself.  I think at that age: don't draw attention to his speech.  Give hi...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyGenetic & Family FactorsHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
0 points

It takes work. My dh went through intense speech therapy and he came out fluent but it’s an ongoing process. He gave up on it because it was easier just to stutter....

Therapy & Professional
Seeking TherapyPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

Stuttering is so complex in this way. I have this deep seeded belief that I need to tell people I'm working on my speech before I can make modifications. And I KNOW deep down inside that I don't need ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
5 points

We all feel your frustration. Maybe you can get free or very low-cost speech therapy at a university near you. Speech therapy has helped many people. I have a mild stutter and I’m going to go to a loc...

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