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From: Valerie Sirotnikova (SLP Grad Student)
Date: 23 Oct 2008
Time: 13:28:11 -0500
Remote Name: 134.29.80.208
I found this to be a wonderful article! Julie Gasway provided a truly insightful technique that helped a child who stutters develop a more positive self-perception. Since it was evident to Julie Gasway that Jamie felt fearful and embarrassed of her stuttering, the clinician allowed Jamie to express herself by creating a work of art. Personally, I feel this approach had alternately created a safe environment for Jamie to openly communicate, and is definitely a therapy strategy I hope to adapt in my own career. In the story “Trouble At Recess”, the character Molly learned about stuttering and presented it to her class. This aspect of the story is a great way to educate others about stuttering and the feelings PWS exhibit. In a similar manner, MaryAnn Simpson wrote a book about cochlear implants. This book gave a little girl the confidence to talk about her cochlear implant, and other individuals the opportunity to become aware about those with cochlear implants. Both stories are great examples of how each person is different, and how others can react with empathy to such differences.