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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
1 points

For me personally it looks like you do them both 1: don’t rush his speech, don’t act impatient or do weird things with eye contact like look away, or please don’t say “get it out” 2: don’t treat hi...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2022
1 points

1.12 y.o 2.Never [3.No](https://3.No) 4.First off a majority of stuttering children will spontaneously 'cure' stuttering themselves and if you son exempts from this, then sorry I'd say he will for ...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2022
1 points

1. As far back as I can remember. I believe I was 2 or 3 when I really started, but iirc it's usually not anything to worry about until 5+, a lot of really young kids have a stutter/stammer initially ...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2022
1 points

Hello, I am a PWS and have graduated from the therapy system. After reflecting quite a bit on my journey, I'd recommend a few things that I wished I knew as a 10 year old child who stuttered facing an...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2022
6 points

Hi. I am not a parent of a child who stutters, but I am someone who stutters. I would start by saying that you are already doing the right thing by looking around for help and feedback. A few more poi...

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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2021
2 points

Hey, that sounds awful. Did you let anyone know that you stuttered before hand, does your college not have a disability department? Thats what I did when I had to present, I let the disability dep...

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commentr/StutterNov 29, 2021
19 points

Hi! Thanks for asking. The best thing you can do is ask them, in private, how they'd like to handle it. There may be specific things that trigger their stutter that you could work around or potenti...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2021
1 points

That's great to hear... stuttering people achieving at great heights are far less but it needs strong backup from family members,friendly teachers,friendly supervisors and overall a happy stress free ...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2021
1 points

Have your parents double check your school district. Public schools have to legally provide special education services (which include speech therapy) to student who need it under the Individuals with...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2021
1 points

Ya I'm in the US. If the school budget cover it. Ours got cut when I was in 3rd grade and middle school doesn't have one. I don't live in a rich part of the state. There's a big college like half ...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2021
4 points

What I did for this big Zoom presentation with +200 people that I had a couple months back was that I had some people from the stuttering discord listen in during my zoom presentation and it comfort m...

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commentr/StutterSep 26, 2021
2 points

>I'm an SLP in the schools Not going to pull any punches here... Nor will I abuse you. Please correct me if I'm mistaken about your profession or any of what I assume below. How often are you see...

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commentr/StutterSep 22, 2021
2 points

The best thing you can do is, is let your parents know & tell them to tell all your class teachers so they can accommodate you better. You’re only 13 yet, I left college due to my stutter because ...

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commentr/StutterAug 31, 2021
2 points

I've finished high school last year, when I first came into the school my parents spoke to the principle and guidance Councillor, ever since i never had to read out loud in class, get on to your princ...

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commentr/StutterAug 28, 2021
1 points

Can you talk to your son's teacher? Maybe they can spend some time educating the class about stuttering, or reading them a story about stuttering. It's OK to stutter- please tell your son this over ...

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postr/StutterAug 25, 2021
13 points

Venting about my son's stutter.

Venting about my son's stutter. Today was a rough day and while doing homework (he is 8) he had a breakdown and started to cry. Kids at school are starting to notice and think he is stupid. I've poste...

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commentr/StutterAug 19, 2021
3 points

Your school might be able to help you with this. You need to demonstrate that your stuttering will impact you socially and potentially academically. Really learn about stuttering to help make your cas...

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commentr/StutterJul 29, 2021
7 points

Hey, speech therapist here! Ask your teacher to get in touch with the speech therapist at your school about this. They will probably do a screening first where they'll just chat with you and maybe hav...

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postr/StutterJul 28, 2021
10 points

How do i get a IEP

How do i get a IEP i’ve had an IEP before my mom got rip of it because she said it was holding my back and it was punishment for something and i’m trying to better myself and i’m tired of stuttering ...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
1 points

I’d also suggest reaching out to local school SLPs in your area and offering to connect with any students who stutter that might like to talk to another older stutterer. Lots of SLPs would love the id...

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