Changing Attitudes in Children Who Stutter

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Environmental Responses

From: Tim.Mackesey@stuttering-specialist.com
Date: 02 Oct 2009
Time: 19:02:38 -0500
Remote Name: 68.211.166.172

Comments

Nice job. Often a child's attitude is formed by reactions to his stuttering. Teasing, stern corrections, and mocking can contribute to a negative attitude and poor identity as a speaker. These 'time-line events' can lead to avoidance, word changing, and fear. Glad you focused on attitude.


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