Is stuttering a disability? / How to slow down talking?

Question

My mom says I have a stuttering disability. I admit I do stutter "a lot", but it's only because I talk REALLY fast and don't pronounce the whole word. If people have heard me talk for a long time, they can understand what I'm saying(like my brothers and sisters). So, any answers for this one? I'd love the help.

This is a two part question; Is there any habits I can do to try to slow down my talking speed? I really don't like how fast I talk. I don't like how fast I talk and it's really bugging me.

Thanks in advance.

Well, I'm homeschooled but I'm starting high school next year(going to be a freshman) and my mother wants me to slow down on my talking, I don't how t hough.

Answer 1

Go to The Stuttering Foundation's web site at www.stutteringhelp.org and you'll find a world of information on stuttering, tips, referrals, online videos, and a list of libraries that carry their materials. The book that several of my uncles and cousins who stuttered say helped them the most was "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" by the Foundation's founder. All of us can improve on our speech and diction and it really helps once you start trying to start a career.

Answer 2

I agree with Kim. Stuttering has more to do with the part of your brain that controls speech. It's something that needs to be diagnosed by a professional.

Also, the more you think about it and the more self-conscious you are about it will make it worse.

I would really suggest getting some professional advice.

Answer 3

I agree with the other posters. You need the advice of a professional speech therapist. The stuttering foundation websites may be of help as well. I've read somewhere that reading poetry to others can help. Good luck to you!

Answer 4

I would strongly suggest seeing a speech therapist. If you are in a public school, one should be available free of charge. (a true diagnosis of a speech disability is difficult to make without actually hearing the patient.