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From: Kellie Donnelly- SLP student
Date: 14 Oct 2008
Time: 21:30:37 -0500
Remote Name: 24.228.48.161
Erika, I found your article very interesting and thought provoking. I was curious and needed some clarification on a couple points. I do agree that music can be an effective therapeutic tool. However, at one point you stated that "If the individual has developed a constant fear that he or she might become completely stuck and unable to speak, the individual now knows that he or she could always resort to singing if this were to happen. He or she may then feel less pressure when speaking, and therefore might speak more confidently.” Are you suggesting the individuals who stutter try to incorporate singing into their everyday interactions? Perhaps you are stating that when a situation arises where stuttering is a threat, the person thinks on how they feel while producing musical elements and lets those feelings guide their emotions and communication? I was also curious as to whether a person’s only option was to have an SLP and a music therapist treat them separately or if you were aware of both functions being offered through one individual. I look forward to receiving your feedback and reflection so that perhaps I can better comprehend some of your points on stuttering and music therapy.