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Stuttering and COVID-19? — 1 Comment

  1. Hi Pam and Eileen

    Yes, covid-19 has given us challenges. Using a mask masked it harder to hear what people say and having to repeat a sentence usually leads to more stuttering. We also tend to focus on people’s reactions towards our stutter, so to not see that can increase communication problems. In school kids can hide facial expressions, speak to the teacher by itself, and speak in a lower voice. Zoom and similar video chats show both your voice/stutter and your facial expressions, filling everyone’s screen, which might be really intimidating. Same goes for work.

    Of course, giving the PWS tools to get a smoother speech, and increase self confidence so they speak no matter what, are important tools. But also to provide information, to the PWS, their teachers and classmates, so that people are aware of what stuttering is about, and that they simply wait and focus on what’s been said, not how it’s been said.

    stay safe and keep talking

    Anita

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