postr/StutterJune 14, 2023

Maybe a solution to blocks(stuttering)

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Maybe a solution to blocks(stuttering) I have huge blocks and I sometimes cannot get the words out. I think the problem is with vowels. You should know that for every word we speak there is vowels attached to it. So , i have been practicing some techniques that is helping me practice, but i am still not able to implement it in front of others because i feel like it is too embarrassing. 1 Breathing. After 2-3 words stop and breathe again. It will reduce your anxiety and slow your pace. 2 Prolongation: Elongate or stretch beginning of every word (vowels). Until you can say the word. You will have hard time elongating words starting with vowels because you wont be able to produce the sound. So practice. 3: Use you jaws and mouth . This is for consonants where your tongue and lips are frozen or tightened and you cannot let go. Example in the word k, your tongue on the back and your back part of your mouth touch and release to produce the sound. But they get stuck and you cannot transition into the vowel. So use jaws to separate your tongue. This will help These are some techniques that i have been using. If you also use these and have suggestions or some new techniques for me feel free to comment thanks

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Coping & Advocacy

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing