Simple face-to-face social interactions can be troublesome enough when living with a stutter, and being forced to speak in front of your entire class probably doesn’t make things any easier. Thankfully, there are some ways to help calm both your stutter and some of the underlying causes of your stutter. At SpeechEasy, we combine proven speech therapy techniques with our line of anti stuttering devices which use delayed auditory feedback to help you stop stuttering, so we know a thing or two when it comes to taming your stutter. Let’s go over some ways you can reduce your stutter.
Own Your Stutter
Being upfront, and addressing your stutter before your presentation can help to lessen the anxiety that comes with presenting in front of a crowd. It can be exhausting trying to hide your stutter from your audience, so just let them know before you begin that you have a stutter and give them an idea of what they might hear during your presentation. Your audience wants to see you succeed, so let them know that despite any disfluencies, you’re going to give them all the information your presentation includes. With help from one of our anti stuttering devices, you can achieve even more benefits.
Be Prepared
Proper preparation prevents poor performance. Don’t be afraid to put your effort into the presentation, rather than obsessing over word choice and trying to work around your stutter. In other words, prepare for your presentation, don’t attempt to put together a stutter-free presentation as setting such high expectations can cause added anxiety.
Pick A Topic You’re Interested In
Your stutter may not immediately go away when you talk about things that excite you or that you’re passionate about, but choosing such a topic can make the preparation phase much easier. At the very least, talking about something you’re knowledgeable about will make for an enjoyable presentation. Our anti stuttering devices can help you stop stuttering and talk about everything you’re passionate about, but our tips and tricks will do just fine for now.
SpeechEasy | Public Speaking Tips For Students Who Stutter
It’s not easy for anybody to speak in front of a crowd, but it can be especially difficult when you live with a stutter. What you choose to present on and how you prepare for your presentation can help to set the stage by boosting your confidence, and how you approach the possibility of a stutter occurring can alleviate some of the stresses and anxiety associated with the presentation. SpeechEasy’s anti stuttering devices come in four different models to match your lifestyle and can help you stop stuttering if you visit our website or give us a call today.