You want to join debate club or drama but worry about how stuttering might affect your performance. How can you ask the coach or leader for support?

Your close friends want to know how they can help when you stutter. How could you explain what’s helpful or not helpful?

You’re introducing yourself to someone new and start to stutter. How can you stay confident and handle the moment?

Someone imitates your stuttering or makes a joke about it. How can you respond assertively (not aggressively)?

You want to apply for student council or a club, but you’re nervous about how stuttering might affect your interview. What can you say?

Your classmates notice you leave class for speech and ask where you’re going. What can you say?

You have an idea you want to share, but classmates are talking fast and interrupting. How could you get their attention?

You had a rough day with a lot of stuttering and feel frustrated. How can you ask for support?

A friend often tries to “help” by finishing your sentences for you. How could you kindly explain what you prefer?

You want to talk to a teacher about how stuttering affects your class participation or presentations. How could you explain your needs clearly?

A substitute teacher doesn’t know you stutter and calls on you unexpectedly. How can you explain your communication style quickly and calmly?

You’re in line at the cafeteria or a restaurant and start to stutter while ordering. Someone behind you sighs or tries to finish your sentence. What can you do to stay confident and continue speaking?

You have to do a verbal report, but you’re anxious about stuttering in front of the class. How can you talk with your teacher about another option? Example statements: