I see children under so much pressure these days with constant activities to run to and school state tests. When is there time to praise our children? The schools are so quick to criticize the child who doesn’t get a 4 on the ELAs or the ones who struggle in school. What happens to the child who is dyslexic, dyspraxic, has learning issues or who stutters? What happens to the child who is hiding in the back of the room because they are afraid to read in front of the class because they can’t correctly pronounce words? What happens to the child who stutters who knows all the answers but can’t get the words out?
Where is the teacher or special person who will walk up to these children and say it will be ok? Who will tell them they will get the proper help and support? I ask all of you, with all the pressure children are under these days, do we praise and hug them enough? Please let me know your thoughts.
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I remember sitting in speech therapy at the age of 5 wondering why I was there. I remember the speech therapist asking me to put on a play for my parents. I am still not sure why, but I knew even at that young age I was not going to stutter. It was embarrassing and humiliating to me. This was difficult on my parents. How could I stutter so severely that I couldn’t say my name one minute and walk into the speech room and not stutter once the next? I can tell you that I was very aware of my stuttering early on and knew how to avoid words that I stuttered on. I said “I don’t know” often and many times I nodded. I was viewed at as being shy and a difficult child. This was not the best for my self esteem. My message is get help early by someone experienced in stuttering. I also recommend the Lidcombe Program for Early Childhood Stuttering as I have had huge success in eliminating stuttering in children under age 7. Thanks for reading!
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I wanted to share a book by the National Stuttering Association on bullying www.westutter.org (don’t forget to sign up for the convention in July, 2011) .
Also, www.stopbullying.gov is an informative website.
Stuttering is isolating in itself. If someone is the victim of bullying, it could lead to depression and missing school. It is important to keep lines of communicaion open with your children and investigate what policies your children’s schools maintain regarding bullying.
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How wonderful that the Kings Speech cleaned up at the Oscars? David Seidler gave a wonderful acceptance speech. Horray for Tom Hooper’s mom who convinced him to direct the film. Congrats to Colin Firth. Also wonderful acting by Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. Yes, we do have a voice and deserve to be heard.
Intensive fluency shaping courses offered!!!!!
I have several adults interested in a fluency practice group. Please email me at Lori@allislandspeech.com if interested. tks Lori
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This article was forwarded to me by a parent of a child I used to treat who stuttered. Her daughter is a graduate of the Lidcombe program and is currently stutter free. ( 2 years post discharge)
This was published in the Times Union on February 17, 2011. The writer is Lori Barone, who states she is also a person who stutters. It is a written from a different point of view of the King’s Speech and I would like your opinion on it.
http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/The-king-and-us-myth-and-all-1017358.php
Ms. Barone states “Bertie’s speech doesn’t improve because he’s confessed demons, but because he’s been taught tricks to manipulate his stutter.”
I am unclear what is meant by this statement. Yes, Bertie wanted to improve his speech. He struggled and the pain was visible to all. I can remember as a young child forcing every word out of my mouth. At the end of two sentences I was out of breath and felt lightheaded. I wanted tools, not tricks, but tools to help me communicate. What is wrong with that? What is wrong with Bertie wanting to produce his message as fluently as he could? What do you think?
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My Dream…….
Posted On: February 13th, 2011
My dream is to establish an institute to teach graduate students about stuttering, to provide community outreach, to help teens overcome fears of speaking, to promote improved fluency and communication skills.
Never give up on your dreams. What seems so impossible often becomes possible in time!!
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I had the privilege and honor to see THE KING’S SPEECH for the second time with my family. I saw it the first time among many of the stuttering community at the premiere. I loved it then but focused more on Colin Firth and his stammering as they call it in England. I also wanted to see it with my family who has lived with my stuttering journey. I especially wanted to witness their reactions. My daughters are 16 and 12. They are my support system and my rock, as is my husband. I think they understand stuttering better than most people I know. They have not only supported me but encouraged me to keep talking and helping others who stutter. They get upset when others finish my sentence or ask me if I forgot my name. This doesn’t happen too much anymore, but the aftermath of these events exist, as most of us know.
When the movie first started, I focused on Bertie’s fear. The agony in his eyes was evident. I looked over and saw my daughters with their hands clasped close to their mouth and knees up by their chest waiting for his words to come out. We could all feel his struggle.
As the movie continued, I watched the bond Bertie and Lionel gradually formed. The need for Lionel to dig deep beyond the mechanics was brilliant in that time period. How did he know? How did Lionel know the greatness this man had that was buried in him and covered by fear? He didn’t have credentials behind him, just some limited experiences. He instinctively knew he had to get into his patient’s sole and see what makes them tick.
I think back to the few SLPs who helped me and encouraged me to work and improve. They all had to work on more than motorics. I have learned to do the same and didn’t truly realize it until I saw this film.
When children come in and tell me they practiced and are more fluent, several questions start forming in my mind. After I tell them how truly wonderful I think they are and brave. I ask them who they were talking with? Do they still have fears? If yes, why? What is stopping you? What are your goals? How do you feel about your speech? It is a gradual process -one which requires the patience of very special speech pathologists! These children and adults are delicate gifts in our hands and need to filled with confidence and strength. Yes, we have to teach them the skills and they have to want it, but we can help them figure it out along the way. We have to dig deep and stare into their eyes to see their soles. Thank you all for reading-and thank you all for allowing me to be your speech pathologist this past year! I considered it a gift in my life!!!!
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