How to Overcome Stuttering

Stuttering is a speech impediment that causes a person to use repetitive sounds or syllables when trying to speak. Stuttering makes it difficult to start a word and generally impairs the fluency of language. Although there is no cure for stuttering, you can learn to overcome and cope with stuttering using various techniques.

Instructions

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  Find a speech-language pathologist in your area who can help pinpoint what triggers the stuttering. Nervous situations like speaking in front of a large group of people or being put on the spot trigger stuttering.

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  Learn to monitor and control your rate of speaking. Talking too fast can impede speech and amplify stuttering.

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  Speak in a relaxed environment and avoid stressful speaking situations. Enunciate words and verbalize slowly.

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  Locate a support group in your area for those who stutter. These groups offer self-help techniques and a relaxed atmosphere to practice speaking without pressure.

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  Expose children who stutter to atmospheres with few distractions. Offer positive reinforcement and no criticism. Never put a child on the spot verbally and listen attentively when he speaks to you. Give the child a speech model by speaking clearly and slowly to him.