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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2021
2 points

Facebook seems like a crapshoot. I assume people need to actively look for such a group or have a friend be a part of it to actually see it. Not that I trust facebook much anyway, but I suppose I can...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2021
2 points

Create facebook stuttering group and once people start joining, invite them for a voice call. Also, there is a discord group where stutterers can hang out and chat (i can't remember the link), but you...

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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2021
5 points

How about starting stuttering support group? This way people can share their stories, and share what worked for them. It'll also allow fellow stutterers to speak up without the fear of being judged....

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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2021
2 points

Talking about stuttering helps reduce fear associated with stuttering. Talk to those close to you. If you want more bang for your buck, talk to other people who stutter; find a chapter of the National...

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commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2021
4 points

I never had speech therapy except as a child so I can’t comment on the value of therapy, but I’ve been able to make huge progress on my own. It’s a bit of trial and error but you figure out what works...

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2021
8 points

Hey, thanks for reaching out and asking this question. I know stuttering can be intimidating to work with. Most programs don't teach you how to help kids who stutter or teach it poorly. My experience...

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commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2021
4 points

Fantastic! Sounds like a great speech therapist. It sounds silly but given a choice I’d rather society become more comfortable with a stutter than eradicate all the stutters. Obviously never gonna hap...

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
5 points

Anyone that makes fun of you for stuttering is disgusting and has no morals. But maybe people who no longer stutter can give you tips to help...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
1 points

Hello, I am so glad you are comfortable with you stuttering and are making youtube videos, that is really awesome! As great as it is to self promote we go have a specific rule against that!. We also...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
1 points

There are a lot of online options. This subreddit, the discord server, etc. If you do go the speech therapy route find a SLP that is a Board Certified Fluency specialist (in the U.S.) or a speech t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
5 points

Disclosure, I’m a speech therapist. I don’t work for expresable. I work for a public school. I also live in the US so that’s my perspective. I just did a quick Google search and it looks legit. You ca...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
6 points

It's not the same as just telling a homeless person to get a job. It's the same as telling a homeless person to stop complaining over the fact that they're homeless. It doesn't do anything to change t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
1 points

Hello, im a 21 lady and I have a substantial stutter. I actually have a stutter with my own name, so it's extra obvious. Mine actually started as a worse speech impediment and speech therapy helped m...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
1 points

Really support her, don't be afraid to talk about it and ask her how she's feeling about it, stay on this subreddit (if you're a regular member of reddit), when she's older look into a support group n...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
1 points

Honesty, my childhood was vague af so maybe that might happen to ur daughter too. It really just comes down to having her friends be able to stand up with her and support her when she’s not in the rig...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
1 points

Hi OP, speech therapist here. First of all it was completely wrong for your job to let you go due to your stuttering & if you’re absolutely certain that’s what happened you could make a fuss about...

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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2021
2 points

You have the exact right angle here, mom is wrong. It’s ok to stutter. The National Stuttering Association has a wealth of resources for people who stutter looking for a job, including practice inter...

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commentr/StutterJan 28, 2021
2 points

I’m so sorry to hear about your bad experiences. Search “fluency shaping techniques” on YouTube and a bunch of videos exist to help teach strategies to reduce stuttering....

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commentr/StutterJan 28, 2021
3 points

Hey, I can relate to your situation, because I grew up in similar situation as well. I used to have moderate-severe stutter growing up, and as of now it has improved to mild-moderate. Over time, I'v...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2021
2 points

not to derail - but I am on a conference call where a colleague is presenting something and they have a stutter. The work is good and I am conscious that she may be nervous as I'm someone she's presen...

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