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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2021
3 points

But if other asks how to make interview better its okay to say so.. If you go with speaking and stutter eventually you may be at disadvantage as he asked before.. Its ultimately showing ur self better...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2021
2 points

If anything, I personally think it’ll raise their opinion on your for having the courage to reach out, but hey I don’t know what your school is like so if you feel like something will negatively affec...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2021
1 points

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it'll happen again just like you'll mess up during a performance if you move on to perform. I'm 35 and pretty sure I still stutter on a day to day basis, and I h...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkCoping & Advocacy
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commentr/StutterMay 4, 2021
3 points

Sorry to hear this. Try emailing your teacher about your stutter, just be honest with them and let them know how you feel, what’s the worst that can happen? (Sorry it’s the only award I had)...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2021
2 points

Hi I'm so sorry that you have to deal with blocks. My stutter mostly presents itself as repetitions at the start of a sentence but at the end of last year my stutter changed for around 2 weeks and i s...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
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commentr/StutterMay 4, 2021
2 points

That's great that they didn't react! When I was in school, I used to write my teachers a letter telling them I stuttered. You could probably email them. It was structured like this: - Intro, who I am...

Coping & AdvocacyParent & Caregiver
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool/Clinical Advocacy
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2021
6 points

Very true! If someones first reaction to my stammer is to laugh, I usually reply with saying 'I have a stammer, why when you hear me stammer, the first thing you do is laugh?' Usually makes them feel...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & BullyingValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
1 points

That’s awful I’m sorry. If anything you can definitely go to your Dean and file a complaint because that’s not okay....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
1 points

i just told my professor abt it,, he told me that my stuttering is nothing, and that i dont need accommodations for that, and that i just have to be prepared. he doesnt understand that i can't be prep...

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School & Academic LifeSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
1 points

i just told my professor abt it,, he told me that my stuttering is nothing, and that i dont need accommodations for that, and that i just have to be prepared. he doesnt understand that i can't be prep...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
School & Academic LifeSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
6 points

Honestly even if I didn’t stutter id still hate having to ask where shit is. Like I feel bad about bothering people lol...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Quality of LifeSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
3 points

Let your assessor know and start your speech by explaing you have a stutter. I've always just started with a joke like saying "I have a stutter so if you don't catch what I'm saying on the first try....

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & SupportSchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHumor & Community ToneSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
2 points

A lot of my professors from college would offer me to come seperately to present just to them if I would prefer, they would also not time me because they understood my situation. Just be very upfront ...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
School & Academic LifeSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
1 points

Try these [Mayo clinic relaxation techniques](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/relaxation-technique/art-20045368) 30 minutes before the exam and tell your examin...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
1 points

Let them know about your stutter ahead and dont think about your stutter and focus on what you want to say next in the middle of the exam....

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
1 points

Definitely talk to your instructor! The sooner, the better. It shows you are being proactive and taking the assignment seriously. Have specific accommodation requests in mind, like extended time Some...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
School & Academic LifeSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
4 points

I second talking to the instructor ahead of time! Ask them what rubric they are using to grade. If there is a maximum time limit for how long your presentation is, then ask for some leniency due to yo...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
School & Academic LifeSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
12 points

Make sure you discuss your stutter with your professor/instructor so they’re aware. Also consider beginning your oral exam by sharing that you are a stutterer, and may need a little more patience or t...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2021
5 points

Yeah I agree, its sad how many places only use phones as their form of contact. You are allowed to get someone else to call for you, if you just say on the phone that you give them permission to talk ...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterApr 30, 2021
2 points

I definitely do not think it is necessary. I opened up to my senior manager during my internship a while about having a bit of a stutter at times, and asked for some tips when presenting meetings at w...

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