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What could you say if someone looks confused when you stutter?

“It’s called stuttering. It’s just how I talk sometimes.”

What could you say to remind yourself that stuttering is okay?

“Stuttering is just a different way of speaking. I’m doing great.”

What could you say if someone laughs when you stutter?

“That's not nice to laugh about it. Stuttering is just the way I talk.”

What could you say if your teacher doesn’t call on you because you stutter?

“I’d like a turn to share. It’s okay if I take a little longer.”

What could you say if someone keeps asking, “What did you say?” even though they heard you?

“I know I stuttered, I can repeat what I said if you didn't understand me."

What could you say to yourself if you feel embarrassed about stuttering?

“It’s okay to stutter. I’m proud of who I am and how I speak.”

What could you say if someone calls your speech “weird”?

“It’s not weird, it’s called stuttering. Everyone’s different.”

What could you say to a friend who asks why you talk that way?

“It’s called stuttering. It just means my speech works a little differently.”

What could you say to explain your stuttering to the whole class?

“I stutter sometimes. It just means my words get stuck. I know what I want to say, it may be hard to get the words out.”

What could you say if someone makes fun of your speech?

“That’s not kind. I stutter, and I deserve respect just like you.”

What could you say to yourself when you feel like giving up during a tough speech moment?

“Keep going and stutter on. My voice matters.”

What could you say when you feel nervous about reading aloud in class?

“I might stutter when I read, and that’s okay. I’ll do my best.”

What could you say if someone tells you to “slow down” or “take a deep breath”?

“Thanks, but I just need time to get my words out. That helps me more.”

What could you say if someone finishes your sentences for you?

“I know what I want to say. Please let me say it myself.”

What could you say if another student interrupts you?

“Please let me finish. It’s important for me to speak.”