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From: Greg S
Date: 10 Oct 2007
Time: 12:15:46 -0500
Remote Name: 130.74.194.77
Hi John. I think the issue lies relative to what the long term objectives for stuttering treatment. If one is looking for complete elimination of the pathology, then yes--nearly every single adult person w/ persistent developmental stuttering will receive "failed" therapy. And a lot of people never get over this anger and frustration, to their own detriment. However, if one cites the long term objective of stuttering treatment to improve the quality of life--then we can make great strides toward creating effective communicators that can talk to anyone at any time in any environment without shame, guilt or fear. Relative to this LTO, there is evidence that SLP tx can be quite effective. As such, I honestly view all this talk about trying to dig up "controversies" as nothing more than wasted effort to feed someone's righteous anger--which is ultimately counterproductive. Time, and reality, march on--regardless of our anger and angst. *** *** *** So yes, there will be some school based SLPs that are awful. Just like there are some private practice SLPs and even university-based SLPs that are awful. Similarly, there are some dynamite School based SLPs, private practice SLPs and university-based SLPs that are making tangible changes in the lives of many PWS. (Just like any other area of Allied Health.) In summary--it's time for people to start taking control and responsibility for their own happiness; life isn't fair, but those that are happy pick up and move on.