Q&A: how can you try to fix a stutter?
ByQuestion by Chrissy: how can you try to fix a stutter?
My boyfriend has a bad stuttering problem. He’s had it most of his life, and it comes out more when hes tired and stressed, and he has a crazy work schedule. And I know seeing a speech teacher, he is pretty embarressed to do. Because, he is in his early 30′s. Does anyone know of an at home thing to do?? I had heard once reading out loud or reading poetry or something??
I just want to help him with this because its starting to really bother him and he feels like he sounds stupid, his hes not. Just his speech doesn’t always come out clear when he wants it to.
please help!
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Answer by I’ve been feeling sad lately
Yes, you should have him read out loud to you, and maybe some close friends. If you all sit and stare at him, the will put pressure on him. Have him read under the pressure slowly at first, and speed up eventually. Then, try to engage him in conversation when he is under stress. If you do this often, and if he is willing to try, it should not take too long, but do bot expect immediate results.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 5:46 am
don’ t know if this is of any help, but i’ve heard that singing a text or monologue, then later chanting it, then saying it is a very good exercise to lose a stutter. of course it helps if the stutterer is somewhat musical and thus less self-conscious
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:05 am
Try these resources:
there are videos online that show speech therapists working with stutterers; watch them and learn some techniques.
Meet others who stutter here
Stuttering Foundation on Facebook
“Self Therapy for the Stutterer” published by The Stuttering Foundation of America worked wonders for my family members who stuttered after working through it step by step. The book can be found here
Some medications that other stutterers have tried include lorazepam, citalopram, celexa, and buspar. Ask your doctor about trying an anti-anxiety medication while you are working on your stuttering. Be aware that your stuttering may be better than the side-effects of the medication, though.
Each stutterer is different, and a therapist who specializes in treating stuttering will be able to determine what will help you the most as they work with you.
The Foundation also has a list of speech therapists who have been trained to work with stutterers
My uncles who stuttered said that they stuttered worse when they tried NOT to stutter, when they were under stress, and when they were very tired. Try concentrating on what you are saying rather than how you are talking, eliminating as much stress from your life as you can, getting plenty of rest, plus working on your speech using a therapist, the self therapy book, or watching The Stuttering Foundation’s videos and using the things you learn every day.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 am
This doctor (below) helped me. I’m not cured, but definitely made a big difference for me.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:25 am
Gognitive behavioral therapy, desensitization, supportive coaching and practice. The use of punishment or inducing shame has the reverse effect
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:25 am
What might help him is to slow down, relax and regulate his breathing. Before he tries to speak, ask him to practice sounding out the word in his mind then saying it. Private reading out loud at home couldn’t hurt either. Be sure and give him all the support and love that you can and I’m sure he’ll really appreciate it. In time, he’ll gain confidence and this may improve his speech at the same time.