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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2022
2 points

Have you talked to anybody who organized the VBS about your experience? I’m sure they don’t want their volunteers to have such bad experiences. I’d consider sending them an email outlining your experi...

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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2022
3 points

Lewiston-Auburn Maine. I lived for 37 years in Gorham Maine. My son who stutters like me went to UMO and he got bullied until I went to the parents and put a stop to it. Good Luck...

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commentr/StutterJun 30, 2022
2 points

Worksheets and techniques are bad imo. However if you're teachers were nice I think letting them know you stutter would make things easier....

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
1 points

These are all great questions. It is true finding a good slp can be difficult, but once you find a good one it can be game changing. I'd listen to that podcast series I posted below. That particular s...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
0 points

I was 5 or so when mine began….not unusual at all. Regarding school, a good idea to speak to staff so that they can support and guide as needed. Ask about working with children/adults who stammer....

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
0 points

I was 5 or so when mine began….not unusual at all. Regarding school, a good idea to speak to staff so that they can support and guide as needed. Ask about working with children/adults who stammer....

Speech & StutteringParent & Caregiver
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSchool/Clinical Advocacy
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
1 points

Ask about working with children/adults who stammer. Ask about their ways of working. Their sensitivity to the nuances of stammering. For me a rule of thumb is not to focus on fluency as this sets up a...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
3 points

Ask about working with children/adults who stammer. Ask about their ways of working. Their sensitivity to the nuances of stammering. For me a rule of thumb is not to focus on fluency as this sets up a...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
3 points

Thanks for your response. I'll avoid practicing fluency, but I think this is where my lack of experience with stuttering really shows; I believed this is what his SLP would work on with him. I guess...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
2 points

Hi. Stammering can manifest for various reasons…what we are talking about here is called developmental stammering. Early intervention is always key but essential that your SLT has experience of work...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
10 points

It's not unusual at all. Repetitions are better than blocking. It shows he's still trying to get the word out instead of holding back so much he's not even willing to make sound. One thing you shoul...

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postr/StutterMay 20, 2022
6 points

Anyone know of any virtual stuttering support groups in the UK? I have a 9yr old client that could benefit from this and a parent who would love something for themself as well. TIA

Anyone know of any virtual stuttering support groups in the UK? I have a 9yr old client that could benefit from this and a parent who would love something for themself as well. TIA ...

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commentr/StutterApr 26, 2022
1 points

Any chance they could do a buddy system and say their parts in groups? Also, I concur with those who said to collaborate with a SLP who specializes in stuttering....

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commentr/StutterMar 20, 2022
1 points

I’ve had a stutter as long as I can remember, since I learned to speak. I’m currently 17 and have had a girlfriend for almost a year. All it takes is finding someone who understands. And if you’re any...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2022
1 points

I would reach out to the school again. What resources do they have? My son, 2nd grade, has a stutter. We are in a very small school district, but have a great speech therapist that does rotations at o...

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postr/StutterFeb 20, 2022
10 points

Stutter with Confidence #64 with Dori Holte - Inside the Mission to Unearth more Stuttering Voices

Stutter with Confidence #64 with Dori Holte - Inside the Mission to Unearth more Stuttering Voices Stutter with Confidence #64 with Dori Holte Inside the Mission to Unearth more Stuttering Voices I...

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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2022
1 points

Also important to point out is that your daughter can go on to fulfill her potential as a person, strive towards what matters to her.. stammer or no stammer..the attitude re stammering she internalise...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2022
3 points

Tell the teachers about your stutter at you new school...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2022
1 points

As someone who stutters, heres what i think. I have a few points lol. 1. dont make a student stutter through a sentance. Once you get the point, its not a big deal unless your a language teacher doin...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2022
1 points

For the stuttering more around you and your wife and yourself, that’s how it is for me with my parents. Not sure why, but I’ll stutter 10 times worse around my parents than random people. Maybe it’s b...

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