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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
1 points

He got dressed up in a suit for his class picture this year and begged his dad for a tie. I’m going to have to go back in my pictures. I do have one of his very first time putting an outfit together...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & OnsetHome Support
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
4 points

My son takes that extra time to make sure everything matches and he has that gel in his hair. He spends too much time in front of that mirror. He’s 7. I don’t know what I’m going to do when he hit...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & OnsetHome Support
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2018
3 points

Hi, I’m the parent of a 7 year old who stutters. I’m super happy to communicate with you. My advice: - get your child evaluated by the most qualified specialist in your area. (Fluency specialists a...

Parent & CaregiverSchool & Work
Early Concern & OnsetSchool/Clinical AdvocacyAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2018
3 points

My mom telling me that the only reason why I stutter is because I speak too fast without thinking what I’m going to say first. To make matters worst, I TRIED explaining that I already knew what I wa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerEarly Concern & Onset
postr/StutterApr 2, 2018
5 points

My 7 y/o has a mild stutter and I wanted to get some insight

My 7 y/o has a mild stutter and I wanted to get some insight Hi Everyone! I've got a first grader with a mild stutter. It's not that bad but I do think it's getting "worse" (but still not that bad)....

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2018
1 points

I’m not a PWS, just a mom. Feel free to take my words with a grain of salt. I don’t have the btdt experience. Talk to the dean, talk to the professor. Offer to do the presentation twice- once just i...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Advice RequestsValidation & EmpathyHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2018
1 points

Ah man great video. I have a three year old son who stutters. This video was nice. ...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

Yes!! The NSA has a Skype mentoring program. (You need to be recommended and pass background checks) Georgia has a NSA chapter. You can start by getting involved. Meeting people who have a stutt...

Community & SupportParent & Caregiver
Advice RequestsAdvice OfferedEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

Sorry for your day. I have a three year old who stutters. He’s still happy AF. I hope you get to be too....

Community & SupportParent & Caregiver
Validation & EmpathyEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2017
2 points

Yeah, I’m your resident pain in the butt :-). I’ll keep asking away. You know the ring theory of support? The person in the middle gets to say whatever to whomever. That’s my son. I am Mom (obviousl...

Parent & CaregiverSchool & Work
Early Concern & OnsetHome SupportSchool/Clinical Advocacy+1 more
postr/StutterNov 10, 2017
10 points

My mom gets mad for my stutter

My mom gets mad for my stutter My mom says I'm stuttering on purpose. I haven't stuttered in years, and the last time I did was nearly seven years ago. I'm 15, and she says you can't develop stutters ...

Identity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
Stigma & BullyingEarly Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & Guilt
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2017
1 points

I was expecting my first child at the time and worried that she might subconsciously ‘pick up’ on my speech not being 100% perfect and develop a stutter herself ...

Parent & CaregiverSocial & Relationships
Early Concern & OnsetFamily Support & Conflict
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2017
1 points

You know what helps, not trying to get "rid" of your daughters stutter. As a stutterer yourself you should know how much that can hurt and be counter-intuitive. ...

Parent & CaregiverCommunity & Support
Early Concern & OnsetValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterMay 14, 2017
5 points

Does anyone here have a relative who also stutter? -- Also, I'm scared my future children will stutter.

Does anyone here have a relative who also stutter? -- Also, I'm scared my future children will stutter. Hi! This is my first time posting here. I'm a 22 y.o female who has a somewhat moderately severe...

Causes & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & Guilt
commentr/StutterApr 19, 2017
2 points

> Yes, of course it is! I feel like someone should acknowledge this. Hearing your little child repeat a word 30-40 times, and go from talkative to not wanting to speak is fucking scary. Thank you!...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & Guilt
commentr/StutterApr 19, 2017
3 points

> It's just such a shock to the system, hearing the little man in so much trouble in the space of 2-3 days (from nothing) Yes, of course it is! I feel like someone should acknowledge this. Heari...

Causes & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & Guilt
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2017
1 points

He was in Early Intervention. He had no speech and due to the oral motor disorder (and low tone), he couldn't eat solid food. I think he was on purees almost exclusively until about 2 years old....

Parent & CaregiverTherapy & Professional
Early Concern & OnsetSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2017
4 points

yeah, it's severe enough that a ST is required, at the moment. But you're right, it may decrease after a few weeks. It's just such a shock to the system, hearing the little man in so much trouble in...

Parent & CaregiverTherapy & Professional
Early Concern & OnsetSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2017
3 points

thanks for the response. As much as it sucks hearing about your son, it does make it better hearing people in the same boat. Why was he getting ST at 1 yr old?...

Community & SupportParent & Caregiver
Validation & EmpathyEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2017
6 points

I'd say give it a little time. He's young enough that he may outgrow it. So far, I did not pass my stutter onto my children, but one of my kids does have a speech disorder (dysarthria). He can't coord...

Parent & CaregiverSchool & WorkTherapy & Professional
Early Concern & OnsetSchool & Academic LifeSeeking Therapy