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Peoples experiences with therapy? Need to find a new job but I don't know what I'm capable of.

Peoples experiences with therapy? Need to find a new job but I don't know what I'm capable of. First of all my stutter can sometimes go unnoticed other times definitely not. It's more in my head becau...

I can’t even say “hello” and “have” without stuttering on the h part but I can say “hi” just fine 😅 So I think it may also depend on the following vowel in some cases too. But thanks for the tip, I m...

NEW research study (2024, August): "Characteristics of Attentional Focus of Movement among Adults who Stutter"

NEW research study (2024, August): "Characteristics of Attentional Focus of Movement among Adults who Stutter" Below is a summary of this research: [link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3828...

Question: Given that we can't change genetic factors, how can we improve our mindset and attitude to better influence speech motor performance affected by attentional focus?

Question: Given that we can't change genetic factors, how can we improve our mindset and attitude to better influence speech motor performance affected by attentional focus? [This research ](https://w...

Finn's research investigates stuttering recovery: ([1](https://espace.curtin.edu.au/bitstream/handle/20.500.11937/89250/Hart%20AK%202022%20Public.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y)) ([2](https://www.research...

**What is the difference between auto-pilot speech and automatic processes?** Consider this -if we stop thinking, and start speaking on auto-pilot, our brain will still subconsciously repond to antic...

# 4. Punishment and Operant Conditioning * Punishment (e.g., loud noises, verbal reprimands) has shown mixed effects on stuttering: * Immediate suppression of stuttering in some cases. * Increa...

Thank you for sharing this research study: Here is the Abstract: **Abstract:** Answers consistent with the anticipatory struggle hypothesis are suggested for several questions which have received a...

IYO. What's the difference between (1) speaking on auto-pilot, and (2) speaking by relying on automatic processes? Food for thought towards progress in stuttering remission!

IYO. What's the difference between (1) speaking on auto-pilot, and (2) speaking by relying on automatic processes? Food for thought towards progress in stuttering remission! I think we can all agree t...

> *"even when I wasn't thinking about anything, my stuttering continued. So in short, isn't ignoring it normally beneficial for stuttering? "* Comment #2: There is a new (2024) research study that I'...

In your own thoughts. If we happen to stutter without feeling anxiety or anticipation. In such a case, could the approach-avoidance conflict (i.e., defense mechanism) still be triggered by certain stimuli resulting in involuntary stuttering as the outcome?

In your own thoughts. If we happen to stutter without feeling anxiety or anticipation. In such a case, could the approach-avoidance conflict (i.e., defense mechanism) still be triggered by certain sti...

Definitely if I have to repeat myself I end up stuttering over my words as if I forgot them....

What adjustable elements underlie feared words, anticipatory fear, and social rejection in the stuttering process, do you think? Important question to make progress towards stuttering remission!

What adjustable elements underlie feared words, anticipatory fear, and social rejection in the stuttering process, do you think? Important question to make progress towards stuttering remission! First...

I am not sure if I actually stutter

I am not sure if I actually stutter I am told and also kinda remember that as a kid I had a described "robotic" speech, kind of slow and monotone. also I've heard that I was a little late to start tal...

Just had a horrible interview

Just had a horrible interview My fluency just completely checked out on me an hour ago. I literally stuttered and stammered on 80% of the words coming out of my mouth until the very end when I speakin...

I know i can talk fluently so why i struggle

I know i can talk fluently so why i struggle So as my title says, I’m feeling very frustrated because of my stutter . Basically I graduated university some months ago , and I’ve been in the stressful ...

I can’t stop thinking about my 1st day.

I can’t stop thinking about my 1st day. Today was my first day of training as a crisis counselor, and I can’t stop replaying the words I messed up on. We had to introduce ourselves and participate in ...

Today was the first day of group training

Today was the first day of group training Today was my first day of training as a crisis counselor, and I can’t stop replaying the words I messed up on. We had to introduce ourselves and participate i...

I agree with you. I also think that the psychosocial aspect of stuttering is important. I too was the class president as a stutterer.. I agree that courage and our own beliefs are important as well.. ...

Ah, I am glad you get it))) And — I am very probably autistic (undiagnoded because no one cares, not bc no one notices) I struggle to make eye contact in general and it seems to affect how people rea...