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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
6 points

I took part in a study on women who stutter for Oxford University back in 2019. It was called the Instep program. They had difficulty finding enough women to take part in the study; with fewer stam...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
11 points

Pretty sure the experience isn't the same. Are women and men treated the same? No. So why would our experiences be the same?...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Medicalization / NeurodiversitySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
0 points

I don't see it as something wrong. Its not "typical", is that why you see it as something wrong. Because different doesn't mean bad...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
9 points

Hm? She just asked for info on women who stutter. Why you changing the subject...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
2 points

I think you’re underestimating how similar PWS experiences actually are, but as another commenter said you would probably find the answers you’re looking for researching anxiety among other similar ps...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Medicalization / NeurodiversitySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
6 points

It's true that in the few research studies men have more presence than women. If you're too insecure of your point (and probably yourself based on your victim complex) to argue it, then goodbye...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
5 points

There may be differences in women that stutter; it's not really possible to tell due to the lack of research and anyone who claims they're sure it's all the same can't back that up. That being said, s...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Medicalization / NeurodiversitySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
0 points

I think the idea is to stop treating stutters as something that's wrong with us. That it's just part of who we are. It's not a deficiency....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2023
10 points

We are all alone with little or no research at all, same boat. psychologal effects may differ from sexes, but that has to do more with cultural differences and psychology in general, so you could rese...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2023
5 points

Removing stuttering from a pathology and treating it more as a neurodivergence is something that is being talked about more and I hope that sentiment continues to grow, but Academia and professional o...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterJan 30, 2023
5 points

I think this article raises some important points about how stuttering should be classified and how current speech pathology fails stutterers

I think this article raises some important points about how stuttering should be classified and how current speech pathology fails stutterers [https://therapistndc.org/stuttering-is-a-type-of-neurodiv...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / NeurodiversityIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2023
0 points

*person with a stutter who’s a final year speech pathologist student* Stammering is such a unique case to each individual that some methods of therapy won’t work for everyone. I, for example, have st...

Identity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Medicalization / NeurodiversityTherapy ExperiencesPositive Therapy Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2023
8 points

There's definitely a genetic component. Genes have been identified (check out research from Dennis Drayna). But it doesn't follow a "typical Mendelian inheritance pattern". Meaning, in short, it's pos...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsNeurological & BrainHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2023
1 points

English is my first and only language. I did learn basic French in school as it was mandatory and I don't think I stuttered at that stage of my life, if I did it wasn't nearly as bad as it is now. I...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesMedicalization / NeurodiversitySeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2023
2 points

In my case, I was born in America but English wasn’t technically my first language bc my parents immigrated, so I had thought that I only stuttered in English and my other language, but now tbh not su...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Medicalization / NeurodiversityOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2023
1 points

You should be laughing at that part, that’s how rediculous it is to think that using a strategy to speak is a good idea. Stutterers get it all twisted in my opinion. Speech should be easy. An 8yr old ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2023
1 points

>Dude so many words on what doesn’t work, what a waste of time. Just focus on your thoughts on what does work, much more efficient. And if you are doing something, something you clearly do, be open...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2023
2 points

Love the positive energy here, but I personally don’t think stuttering is something to overcome! Stuttering is okay! Stuttering doesn’t have to be reduced in order for us to be great communicators. It...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2023
2 points

i spent the last 10 years of my life doing exactly what you say 'cured' your stutter and here i am still stuttering maybe even worse than i did when i was a young teen. congrats on finding the cure fo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2023
1 points

Wtf stuttering is not a medical issue. If it was there would be a magic pill to get rid of it. You’re asking me why i think im legit? Maybe because I don’t have a need to prove myself to you LOL I don...

Identity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Medicalization / NeurodiversityCure Claims / Alt-Treats