commentr/StutterDecember 12, 2020

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Youre definitely right and you can't just barge into the classroom to educate. Its more of an issue with the educational system I think. It would be fabulous if schools just took charge and worked to teach acceptance more than they usually do. It is hard because as a young child, self advocacy is difficult, though still good to teach... however, it won't hit right with the other kids. I definitely think having the family work to teach this child self acceptance is best. He may struggle with fluency but he has other things that aren't a big struggle and that he will excel at. Honestly, I think any kind of get together would be amazing. Video chat could potentially instill some anxiety for some, but there are many stutterers in this group who do have the courage to voice chat with one another. Im personally not there yet. 😅 I dont know much and really dont have much advice to offer but I can tell you that had I been taught self acceptance for my speech as a child, I feel like my life may have been easier. Im now nearly thirty and working by ass off to just accept my stutter as a part of myself.

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Identity & DisabilityParent & CaregiverSchool & Work

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Acceptance & PrideSchool/Clinical AdvocacySchool & Academic Life