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WHY THE CHECKLIST?
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WHY THE CHECKLIST?
The checklist is a flow chart, guide or map that lists the points of the McGuire technique in the order which we use in any speaking situation. |
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WHY EXAGGERATE?
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WHY EXAGGERATE?
A sportsperson will practice their technique without any pressures so that their technique will be of second nature, as recovering stutterers, we will exaggerate our technique in our comfort zones so that in challenging situation our technique will be automatic. |
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PAUSE
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PAUSE
Resist time pressure Speak when you are ready to speak, not when you think others expect you to speak, do not be rushed into speaking. Release and push out residual air By releasing and pushing out residual air, your diaphragm is starting of at its relaxed position thus creating a space and providing a springboard effect which allows a full and fast inhalation of air. Centre and clarify This is about being aware of your feelings and emotions and deciding how you are going to approach a situation, either as a recovering or recovered stutterer. Formulation To avoid confusion, decide on what you are about to say before you say it. Establish eye contact Stutterers have avoided eye contact with their listeners, as a recovering stutterer you must maintain eye contact, having eye contact is a sign of assurance, honesty and respect. |
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INHALATION - breathing
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INHALATION - breathing
Fast rib expansion A fast expansion of the rib cage will create a vacuum that will automatically fill with air, this will also counteract any tendency to hold back. Full rib expansion Gives the diaphragm a full range of motion and gain more control of airflow over vocal chords and over comes any tendency too freeze. Keep Inhalation noise in chest and quite Do not suck in air and keep face and shoulders relaxed, so that you do not distract your listeners. |
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EXHALATION- speaking
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EXHALATION- speaking
Perfect timing Start speaking at the transition of the inhalation of air and the releasing of air, there must not be any stopping or hesitation, it must be a continuous transition. Assertive first sound To reduce fear and freezing, the first sound must be hit assertively or aggressively, this also overcomes any tendency to hold back. Keep Moving forward Stuttering is the act of holding back, by keeping moving forward you maintain the continuous motion of your diaphragm. Deep and breathy tone This keeps the speaking process down in your chest away from the vocal chords and allows more air to flow over your articulators. Articulate and enunciate Slowing down to produce clear sounds and pronouncing each word correctly enables your listener to understand what you are saying. Release residual air Release any residual air left after speaking. |
