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From: Marybeth Allen
Date: 09 Oct 2010
Time: 15:24:35 -0500
Remote Name: 166.233.115.5
Hi Pam and Lynne, I agree with everything Lynne has said... we PWS will always meet with these types of "ignorant but well meaning" people and, like Lynne, I too think how we respond to anyone of them is dependent on many variables, most of which Lynne listed. Pam, does make it even more maddening that such a response came from a doctor , but as many fluency clinicians will tell you, the medical profession is one that needs a lot of educating about stuttering! In any event, I just thought I'd also add that I believe that no matter how a PWS responds to these types of situations in "heat of the moment", there can be value in the de-briefing that we do afterwards. Especially if you can share the experience with a supportive "other" who understands stuttering ( i.e. support groups, your SLP, family members). By talking about it with someone - we can re-frame it , look at it more objectively and become desensitized. You can brainstorm solutions with the other person and come up with a whole tool bag of possible ways to handle a similar situation. You'll be more ready for that next encounter and may have already decided on your plan of action if it happens again. Thanks for bringing up this topic Pam. Marybeth