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From: Vivian Sisskin
Date: 16 Oct 2008
Time: 13:09:39 -0500
Remote Name: 129.2.24.10
Jim, Yes, it’s true… stuttering frequency and severity are variable. I agree with Barbara that focusing on “good day vs. bad day” can lead to frustration. Sometimes it’s a good idea to focus instead on what strategies or coping skills your child can USE in those situations. This is also helpful for the child because he begins to focus on what he can DO to work towards increased comfort in communication rather than “what is happening to him” at any given moment. For example, he might understand that on a day with mild symptoms he can work on a speech motor strategy, and on a day with severe symptoms he can work on just saying what he wants to say rather than avoiding. In both of these scenarios he will experience success, which translates into mastery of long term goals.