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commentr/StutterMar 21, 2023
3 points

I’m a preschool teacher too and got fluent while working last year! I did it the exact same way! Also, make sure to practice voluntary repetitions as much as possible, make eye contact, and begin sp...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyParent & Caregiver
Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 21, 2023
8 points

"I sometimes I have bumpy speech. It's called a stutter". If you have a family history you can mention "my ____ also has bumpy speech". Also well done km pushing yourself to be less covert and let yo...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 20, 2023
2 points

Voluntary repetitions is a good technique! It's like how the Joker got over his laughing problem by laughing on purpose ;)...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 20, 2023
1 points

>The more we avoid them, the more fear grows and turns into panic and terror. Yes and no. For example, there are strategies to not pay attention to fear or panic, such strategies are for example y...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 20, 2023
5 points

yup i can choose to stutter or not. Any tunnelvision can be exited by focussing in multiple ways on the external world. Next to that a lot of dormant emotion is housed in the diaphragm, so you might w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 20, 2023
2 points

The use of intentional non-fluency, or as it is known as techniques that show that we are stutterers, kills within us the fear of stuttering or of people's reactions. This in itself is considered a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 20, 2023
2 points

The problem of the stutterer is that he has contractions in the diaphragm, which in turn cause stuttering due to fear or the diaphragm getting used to the way of speaking (stuttering). Relaxing the...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 20, 2023
2 points

**Acknowledging Stuttering** is to say i have stutter and i need time to speak, It calms you down and calms the listener. It will make you use the techniques comfortably for exemple : **Short ac...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2023
12 points

You don’t need to request an accommodation - you simply need to disclose, as one of the first things you say. Nice to meet you. I’m a person who stutters, which means I may pause, repeat, etc. (if ...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterMar 19, 2023
1 points

What are the Techniques to control stuttering?

What are the Techniques to control stuttering? **What are the Techniques to control stuttering?** **1-The correct breathing to control Stuttering:** * **Ribcage breathing:** Rib breathing differs fr...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2023
5 points

It's something I have been told to do since I was little. I personally never really liked the idea but I have heard of people doing it and learning how to make it sound normal. I say try it out and s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2023
5 points

This asshole likely would have made a scene regardless of who was helping them. Also, blocks can be very unnerving/confusing/concerning to a listener who has no clue why you are pausing in odd places...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling OthersFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterMar 15, 2023
6 points

How to overcome stuttering?

How to overcome stuttering? **How to master the sport of speech?** The only way to get rid of stuttering is to practise speaking with **sport of speech**. speaking has no limit, even the stutterer c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringSeverity & FluctuationFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 15, 2023
1 points

**Question #1** **Killing the difficult letter:** Make a phone call and exaggerate the difficult letter by hitting it three times or elongating it for 5 seconds. Once you kill the difficult letter,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

OP has been given simple, clear, and *accessible\safe* steps to take to address blocks. He’s been given the source of the info (a SLP who is a PWS) but is now mostly fluent. I’ll say it again - sta...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

I'm glad you're done trying to fight it. Fighting is what perpetuates it. Let yourself stutter and say what you want. Slowly become comfortable by planning to be uncomfortable at times and realizing i...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
2 points

>I’ll work on opening my mouth even when I’m scared I’ll stutter. Yes, that's a good mindset to improve your speech! Instead of thinking "Oh no, **if** I'm scared then I won't open my mouth", it's...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
2 points

I’m glad we have you here in this community. I’ll work on opening my mouth even when I’m scared I’ll stutter. Thank you....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
1 points

Thanks, I appreciate the help but I don't see how purposely stuttering helps achieve fluency..?...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
3 points

Yeah I'm now letting interviewers know that I stutter over email. And I'm starting to not be ashamed if I'm facing a block. I'll just take a breath, slow down and repeat myself. It'll be a long proces...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more