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Stuttering is a communication disorder affecting over 3 million Americans. Although there are no instant cures, these tips will help your progression toward speech fluency.

You Will NeedSpeech-language pathologist
Relaxation techniques
Measured speech
Support group
Research
Referrals from local schools, community centers, and hospitals (optional)

Step 1: Contact a speech-language pathologist（去看一下语言病理学家）
Contact a speech-language pathologist who will decide which treatment will work for you. There are many treatment options, including drug therapy and electronic device therapy.

Step 2: Relax（放轻松）
De-stress and relax. It’s been shown that stress can increase stuttering.

Step 3: Slow down（放慢速度）
Slow down when you speak and monitor your speech. Over time your speech rate will become more natural.

Encourage individuals who are close to you to speak slowly. This will help you to remember to slow down.

Step 4: Do not allow interruptions（不让对方打断你的话）
Take your time and inform your listener that you need to finish your thoughts. Don’t allow people to interrupt you or to finish your sentences.

Step 5: Locate a self-help group（建立一个自助小组）
Locate a self-help group. They can provide support and resources that will assist you in your path to fluency.

Local schools, community centers, and hospitals can refer you to a local support group.

Step 6: Research（研究）
Research and keep up with new therapies. Organizations like the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and the National Center for Stuttering are excellent resources.

Boys are three times more likely to stutter than girls. However, many children outgrow their stutter.

词汇讲解

【词汇讲解】

1.pathologist n. 病理学者

如：German physician and pathologist known for his contributions to cell theory and the study of disease.
菲尔绍，鲁道夫1821－1902德国病理学家和医生，以他对细胞理论的贡献和疾病研究而著名

2.stutter v. 口吃，结巴着说话

如：The moment he relaxes his concentration, he will lapse into a ''.'stutter'.''.
他思想一不集中，就结结巴巴起来。

However, we should not blame those who cannot speak well because of a physical defect such as a natural lisp, ''.'stutter'.'' or dyslexia.
不过，因身体缺陷如天生口齿不清、结巴、诵读困难等而不能讲好英语者，我们不应当责怪。

3.self-help adj. 自助的，自立的

如：Self-help is an important element in therapy for the handicapped.
伤残人士在治疗中，自助自立是个重要因素。

4.keep up with 跟上

如：I can't keep up with all the changes in computer technology.
计算机技术的各种改进有些我已跟不上了。

How many of your old school friends do you keep up with?
你和中学时的老同学保持联系的有多少?

She likes to keep up with the latest fashions.
她喜欢穿戴入时。

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