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How do you respectfully interact with someone who stutters?
Stuttering
- Listen to the person the same way you would to someone who doesn’t stutter.
- Be patient.
- Listen to what the person is saying, not how they are saying it.
- Don’t ask the person to slow down or start over (but it might help if you speak calmly and a little slower than normal).
- Try to help the person stay relaxed.
What not to do with someone who stutters?
Talking With Someone Who Stammers
- Advice.
- Don’t interrupt or speak over them.
- Don’t try and guess or finish their words, it can be disempowering and unhelpful if you get it wrong.
- Maintain natural eye contact, listen, and wait until the person has finished speaking.
- Let the speaker know you are listening.
How do you beat stuttering?
Tips to help reduce a stutter
- Slow down. One of the more effective ways to stop a stutter is to try to speak more slowly.
- Practice. Reach out to a close friend or family member to see if they can sit with you and talk.
- Practice mindfulness.
- Record yourself.
- Look into new treatments.
What is the best way to help people with stuttering?
CBT may lead to positive changes in thoughts and attitudes around stuttering and reduce stuttering-related anxiety. Electronic devices are available to help people manage their speech and improve their fluency.
What are the speech difficulties of stuttering?
The speech difficulties of stuttering may be accompanied by: Stuttering may be worse when the person is excited, tired or under stress, or when feeling self-conscious, hurried or pressured. Situations such as speaking in front of a group or talking on the phone can be particularly difficult for people who stutter.
How does stuttering affect a person’s self-esteem?
This type of stuttering can have an impact on self-esteem and interactions with other people. Children and adults who stutter may benefit from treatments such as speech therapy, using electronic devices to improve speech fluency or cognitive behavioral therapy.
Is it common for men to stutter?
It is more common among men than women. Some people refer to stuttering as stammering or childhood onset fluency disorder. Approximately 5–10\% of all children will stutter at some point in their lives, but most will typically outgrow this within a few months or years. Early intervention can help children overcome stuttering.