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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
2 points

I do it, I really don't want to lose any points because the teacher saw me ”not confident”, just because you speak differently than others that doesn't mean you should lose marks because of it. Every...

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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
27 points

Yes, definitely. I am a college professor and stutterer. I address my stutter during the first day of class and encourage students to reach out to me if they have concerns about their stutter. not all...

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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
5 points

I would. In my experience teachers have been very understanding of it, even offering to allow me to give presentations to just them. If you have an IEP (in The is) that can bolster your claim if there...

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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
2 points

No I wouldn’t bring it up until it becomes a problem. If the teacher deducts points because of your stutter then I would bring it up....

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
3 points

it's understandable that you feel this way, but i feel like,, i'm not sure how to phrase it lightly, but it seems like you have toxic masculinity in you because you think stuttering is a form of weakn...

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postr/StutterNov 10, 2020
8 points

Questions about stuttering for a video

Questions about stuttering for a video Hello all, I want a video this weekend to be open about my stutter and my life with stuttering, I want to include how to communicate with someone who stutters ...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
2 points

People who stutter (PWS) aren't monoliths so take your cue from him. Does he flinch or look annoyed when he stutters, or does he just roll with it? If he seems unflustered, chances are good that he's ...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
4 points

Simple. OP. Don't complete his sentence. And be patience. When one stammers. Facial features distorts. So don't even smile at that time. It hurts. I am saying this from my pov. That person who...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
6 points

So yeah. Be a little bit patient and listen to what you have to say? What's the big hurry anyway? I can get onboard with that....

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
5 points

It's almost as if there are as many preferences as there are stutterers. Who would have thunk it? Maybe I should ask my co-worker. Is that a bad idea? Would you find it confrontational for someone to ...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
6 points

Well i tell people to just wait and keep eye contact with me. And not fill in my sentence until i ask them to hahaha....

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
15 points

Yeah dude my brother constantly finishes my sentences for me despite me asking him not to on many separate occasions, and my dad cuts me off entirely when he just doesn’t have the patience I suppose. ...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
25 points

Personally, I’d find that encouraging, like you’re actually paying attention to what I’m saying and not blowing me off, which is another big thing. Also try to avoid saying things like “take your time...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
46 points

In my personal experience, I generally don’t like it when the person I’m talking to cuts me off to finish a word or even acknowledges it, really. Just kind of treat your coworker like you would anyone...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
1 points

Have you tried recording yourself for others to see? Also, have you talked to the teacher about how stuttering impacts you?...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
1 points

There aren't really any "tips" as such... Stutter varies a lot. You'll experience this a lot - some days, there's a lot of stutter, and other days, there's almost none. It's one of the things that ma...

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commentr/StutterNov 9, 2020
3 points

Don’t be ashamed. This is the worst I used to panic so bad whenever it was my go. My trick was mumbling so if I stuttered it wasn’t too noticeable. I wish I could go back and just say hey miss/mr I do...

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2020
2 points

I understand not wanting drama, but it might be good to just explain to those leaders that you have a stutter and it’s not cool for them to treat you that way. They may not know you stutter or really ...

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postr/StutterNov 8, 2020
6 points

I regret not standing up

I regret not standing up So today at my church me and some other leaders were setting up before youth group. We go and grab corn hole boards and everything and I’m talking with a other leader. We’ll c...

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2020
1 points

If you just explain the situation, I'm sure they can accommodate. I mean - it's like any other disability or impairment in that regard, I reckon....

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