ADHD + Stutter: A Reading Trick That Helps Both

ADHD + Stutter: A Reading Trick That Helps Both I wanted to share a little trick that’s been surprisingly helpful for me as someone with both ADHD and a stutter. When I read out loud, I pretend I’m speaking with a different accent. For English speakers, I find a Spanish accent works really well — but it could be anything playful. Why it helps with ADHD: My brain normally wanders when I read, but when I have to maintain the accent, it keeps me engaged. It forces me to pay closer attention to each word, so my comprehension improves too. Why it helps with stuttering: Because it feels like a fun “acting exercise,” there’s less pressure, less tension in my mouth. That playful mindset helps my fluency and takes away some of the stress around speaking clearly. So in a way, it kills two birds with one stone: better focus for ADHD + smoother reading for stuttering. Has anyone else tried using accents, characters, or voices as a tool for fluency or attention? I’d love to hear if it works for others too.