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From: Lynne Shields
Date: 14 Oct 2009
Time: 18:53:49 -0500
Remote Name: 76.215.118.209
Wonderful question and I agree with Scott--the answer can be different for different people. I think that the decision to learn and use any of the variety of management tools depends, in part, on how you define "overcoming stuttering". For example, if by the term you mean being a fluent speaker, then I think that you may find one or more of the tools quite beneficial in achieving your goal. If being O.K. with your stuttering is more important, then learning tools may not be the primary focus. Desensitizing yourself to your stuttering might figure more prominently in managing your stuttering. Many people who stutter benefit from taking both approaches--addressing fears and attitudes about stuttering and learning tools. There is no 'right answer', in my opinion, because everyone has different goals, differing amounts of time to devote to managing stuttering, and differing concerns related to their speech. Thanks for asking the question. Regards, Lynne