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commentr/StutterApr 22, 2024
2 points

Not talking exclusively about paraplegics. The community that I belong to (sled hockey) has members with all sorts of disabilities. People that use ankle foot orthotics and crutches for their primary ...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2024
11 points

I'm physically disabled as well. I feel like you're only thinking of complete paraplegics. There are many disabilities that leave you bound in a wheelchair a lot of the time, but you're able to walk ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Medicalization / NeurodiversitySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2024
-3 points

I'm going to voice my opinion pretty much every time somebody compares a physical disability to stuttering. They are nothing alike. I understand where people who are unfamiliar with physical disabil...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Medicalization / NeurodiversitySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2024
2 points

You’re saying that stuttering is improper; it isn’t. It’s your dialect…...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2024
3 points

Stuttering can absolutely be situational, what you're experiencing is super common and fluency isn't black and white. You also need to realize that stuttering doesn't by default make you a bad commun...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityIdentity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
2 points

Don't close your mind like that, this subject is complex and no one has the real answer to whether drugs work or not...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
3 points

Good point! So you're saying that, if it's true that neurological brain differences might be the consequence (rather than the cause). Then in this specific case, researchers' perspective might not ali...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterApr 16, 2024
13 points

Tips to improve stuttering from the research: "Contemporary clinical conversations about stuttering: What does brain imaging research mean to clinicians?" (2024)

Tips to improve stuttering from the research: "Contemporary clinical conversations about stuttering: What does brain imaging research mean to clinicians?" (2024) The curious PWS (person who stutters) ...

Community & SupportCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesNeurological & BrainMedicalization / Neurodiversity+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
1 points

It depends on the cause. If it's neurological stutter — it's uncurable. If it's psychological — it is absolutely curable...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterApr 15, 2024
3 points

Contemporary clinical conversations about stuttering: What does brain imaging research mean to clinicians? (2024) by Soo-Eun Chang, Erik S Jackson & Mark Onslow

Contemporary clinical conversations about stuttering: What does brain imaging research mean to clinicians? (2024) by Soo-Eun Chang, Erik S Jackson & Mark Onslow ...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
9 points

Take your stutter out of the consideration. Can you write a clear and concise email or memo? Are you organized in your communication? If given the opportunity to speak, will you say what you intend...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
17 points

Communication isn't the same as fluency my friend. I work in communication professionally and have for 8 years. I stutter like shit, but (written and verbally) I'm good at communicating thoughts and ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
3 points

Stuttering is a very complex condition, to the point where we still don't fully understand it. Its severity varies from person to person. Methods or techniques that work for one person may not work fo...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Advice RequestsMedicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterApr 14, 2024
4 points

My thoughts are conflicted!!

My thoughts are conflicted!! I am a mild to moderate stutterer and every now and then I come across videos related to stuttering on YouTube like how to overcome it, breathing exercises, Ted talks etc....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftMedicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterApr 11, 2024
4 points

Take a look at these research studies. What would be your top 3?

Take a look at these research studies. What would be your top 3? Make a top-3-list what research studies are most important towards progress in stuttering recovery. **Question**: Which research studi...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
20 points

Possible Treatment For Stuttering

Possible Treatment For Stuttering After deep diving and doing research, I stumbled upon a fascinating video (attached below). This led me down a path to explore TMS and it’s application. If you can d...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
2 points

I found the most compelling:  >His experience with Siri makes Weru concerned about the future of voice-activated AI technology, envisioning a world in which critical tasks — making doctor appointments...

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Research & ResourcesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterApr 7, 2024
11 points

How our AI algorithms discriminate against people who stutter or have other non-apparent disabilities

How our AI algorithms discriminate against people who stutter or have other non-apparent disabilities ...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / NeurodiversityStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2024
5 points

Wow! Who knew this would even be possible one day? Perhaps AI will find a way to treat us successfully....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2024
6 points

One thing that I would like to point out (as a stutterer) is that, please, do not force onto her the notion that stuttering can be 'cured' - that is a bit damaging to mental health. Growing up, I woul...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Medicalization / NeurodiversityAvoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life