One of the best things we can do for those who stutter is to let them know that it is okay to stutter. If we make them feel that they must stop stuttering, it will just get worse. As an educator, I let it be known that stuttering or an difference was okay in my classroom. Students who stuttered with other teachers didn't stutter much or at all in my classroom. The more pressure put on these students, the worse it gets for them emotionally and physically. There is no need for time restraints on presentations though many teachers think so. The students should be given all the time they need to present their material. This will take so much pressure off and give students the chance to perfect presenting skills. Parents should be the same way "It is okay to stutter in this house." Speech teachers should tell students that they are just giving them techniques that will make their stuttering moments easier rather than making them think that the stuttering will stop.
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Tips for doing a presentation if you stutter
Know your subject matter really well and practice reading to your dog or just out loud to yourself ahead of time.
Look over the heads of the class at a point on the wall in the back of the room. The class will think you are looking at them, and the teacher will think you are looking at your audience.
Don't notice any reaction from the class. Their reaction doesn't matter, but it might make you feel more nervous.
Concentrate on what you are saying rather than how you are saying it.
Don't try to keep from stuttering as that will make you stutter more. If you stutter, just let it happen.
Maintain a steady pace, not too fast, and don't get in a hurry to "get it over with."
Speak in a relaxed manner and pause every so often.
Start into words easily keeping your lips, tongue, and jaw relaxed.
Realize that stuttering occurs more often when you are trying NOT to stutter, when you are under stress, and when you are tired.
Look over the heads of the class at a point on the wall in the back of the room. The class will think you are looking at them, and the teacher will think you are looking at your audience.
Don't notice any reaction from the class. Their reaction doesn't matter, but it might make you feel more nervous.
Concentrate on what you are saying rather than how you are saying it.
Don't try to keep from stuttering as that will make you stutter more. If you stutter, just let it happen.
Maintain a steady pace, not too fast, and don't get in a hurry to "get it over with."
Speak in a relaxed manner and pause every so often.
Start into words easily keeping your lips, tongue, and jaw relaxed.
Realize that stuttering occurs more often when you are trying NOT to stutter, when you are under stress, and when you are tired.
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