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From: Rita Thurman
Date: 16 Oct 2011
Time: 05:44:39 -0500
Remote Name: 98.69.198.152
Great question Kelsey! I always include some "non stuttering" crimes, even if the group is small. I did this after one child said, "OK, enough already with the stuttering stuff--let's get to some real crimes!" I also think that it gives the student a chance to formulate responses to real life situations that they may typically avoid because they stutter. Something else that I do along those lines is "Excuses~excuses". The student is given a situation and he needs to come up with an "excuse" for why he didn't do something (turn in his homework on time, arrive to school on time). Students are often in this situation and his non-stuttering peers develop great "excuse" skills, whereas the student who stutters may avoid the situation. I want students to feel that they can "speak for themselves" in a variety of communication situations. Thanks for your post!