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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2016
1 points

I can probably do something similar. I was planning to add in a lot of class discussion so that it seemed more conversational and less formal. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2016
1 points

One of my best presentations was one that I gave that was a "choose your own adventure" type of presentation. I broke the presentation down into a game for the audience to choose which part of the pre...

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commentr/StutterJan 24, 2016
2 points

Practice your presentation. Practice it so much that you'll be able to say everything without notes. Nothings worse than not practicing enough. I had a speech to do in front of higher ranking officer...

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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2016
4 points

Just never give up. You have a voice. Find a group in your area where stutters meet. Like a support group. Learn skills. Practice talking in the mirror. Watch the debates- watch how all the politician...

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commentr/StutterJan 4, 2016
1 points

What I've found helps me the most are easy onset and continuous voicing exercises. On a good day I'll catch myself doing both of those things without thinking and those are the days my speech is best....

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Fluency TechniquesPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2015
1 points

Just started my daily practice today. How has it worked for you? At this point I don't care if theories aren't 100% accurate, as long as they provide a framework to improve. Kind of like how high sc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalMindset shift
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2015
2 points

I did my first and only presentation this semester and I didn't stutter at all. The only reason I was nervous was thinking I would brick on a word. I went in with no preparation besides knowing what I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2015
1 points

I agree with others that stuttering during a presentation is not a big deal. Of course it feels like a big deal though. And I always try to go first since my anxiety just builds. For me, preparing for...

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Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2015
5 points

I was the president of a club in my last year of high school, basically presentations every single week haha. After a while, I realised that keeping calm and focused helps a lot. Because when you're...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2015
2 points

I literally had to distract myself from thinking about it or else I would get nervous thinking about it and that would make it worse. Don't pre-read your lines, don't stress out, just think about oth...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & MonitoringPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
1 points

Thanks for words of wisdom. Maybe I'll practice the presentation in front of my roommates. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Nov 20th is the day. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
3 points

Practice, practice, practice. Write down your talking points. Say the speech in your head as you continue to write down your talking points. Then practice in front of a mirror. Then practice in front ...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
5 points

I know how you feel man, have 4 presentations next week because I postponed them all. Not for my graduation though. Anyway, being terrified all week wont help, I know that you cannot just shut that of...

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Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
2 points

Oh man. I really hated reading in class... I think it was probably the worst experiences I've had as a child. Something that helped me personally was either reading the material beforehand and practi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & SubstitutionGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
6 points

Putting myself in the right frame of mind usually helps me. Im sure youre like many others, counting down the students to see which paragraph you'll be reading and scanning through it for words you ma...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2015
1 points

The assumption here seems to be that repetition will make the problem go away. I'm not sure we should grant that assumption, since at least in my experience (probably others of us as well), repetition...

Anticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2015
0 points

Not specific words but when I had presentations, I would easily run through them 20 times until I had a nice flow. My stutter actually makes me a better presenter because of this....

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
2 points

After years of being unable to say my first name when introducing myself without some issue, I think I finally have mastered it. I went to a training for a job and we spent nearly half an hour practic...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2015
3 points

I've found Adderall to have a much more potent effect in terms of reducing my stutter. ...

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Helpful Med OutcomesPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2015
11 points

I'm a 20 yr old female stutterer.I am expected by society to be naturally graceful and poised.Most of the time I am exactly that.But once I open my start speaking people know what I truly am.....a str...

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