postr/StutterFebruary 7, 2016

Can acting be cure to stuttering?

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Can acting be cure to stuttering? So, I've heard that actors like Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis etc. said that they ''cured'' their stuttering though acting. I renember Samuel talking how he applied his acting skills to his everyday life and it worked. So, I decided to try this out. I didn't go in public and pretend I'm a villain in a superheroe movie, but I played a video game that requires you to talk (CS:GO). What I did is I talked in a really goofy voice, kinda like Elmo or something. As I opened my mouth there were no stuttering whatsoever! My speech was as fluent as it can be. I honestly believe if I practice imitating someone's speech I could beat this once and forever.

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Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

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Roles & PerformanceFluency TechniquesHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride