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From: Jaime Hannan
Date: 05 Oct 2010
Time: 07:41:44 -0500
Remote Name: 74.83.213.115
Shery, thanks for your post! I would say that my advice is very similar to Scott's. Everyone is different...and I think it is those differences that need to be celebrated. I know that sounds cliche and is often much easier said than done; however, if everyone was the same - how boring would this world be?! I think that right now the most important thing you can do is to make talking fun! Be sure that you create a positive communication environment...one in which your child feels safe and comfortable talking and stuttering as much as he wants to. Also, I think it is also very important for parents of children who stutter to have their questions answered and their fears and concerns listened to. Parents need as much of an outlet as PWS (and sometimes more of when, especially when the child is young and perhaps not yet aware of his/her stuttering). There are lots of resources available on the web for parents (through NSA, FRIENDS, the Stuttering Foundation of America). Additionally, parents should be encouraged to talk to their child's speech therapist and also see if they can find a network of other parents of CWS to talk to. Talking with others (who are in the same boat) and who can relate, give suggestions, share experiences, and listen can make a world of difference. Hope this helps! Jaime.