commentr/StutterFebruary 22, 2024

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This is my attempt to extract important information from the video: * disfluencies and stuttering-like disfluencies are completely different * as a parent, make space for the child to talk. Because stuttering can be triggered by time pressure or the expectation to not stutter * as a parent, don't apply turtle slow speech, rather use multiple pauses * as a parent, be attentive to what the child is saying rather than how the child is saying it The video discusses the following topics: * How stuttering is misunderstood in our society with so much misinformation * The definition of stuttering * There are some kids outgrow it, and some don’t * What is the best course if your child is stuttering? * Why making space for the child to talk is so important * Don’t correct your child’s speech and let them enjoy talking * Watch how you are handling the stress and reactions in front of your child * Stuttering is not brain damage when we talk about neurological. Nothing is wrong and there is nothing abnormal. The brain is just more vulnerable * The aspects of stuttering that Dr. Daniels works on are stigma, acceptance, and advocacy * There are common microaggressions where people who stutter feel they need to defend themselves * Dr. Daniels tells his story of stuttering and what brought him to do his incredible work. Hiding and concealing were a big part of his life * The biggest takeaway from a child to an adult, it’s going to be ok * Just having conversations about stuttering is so essential to help break down the stigmas around stuttering

Themes

Parent & CaregiverAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support

Subthemes

Home SupportAvoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & WeightMedicalization / NeurodiversityStigma & BullyingPersonal Stories

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propositionalitytime_pressure