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From: Anelise J. Bohnen
Date: 17 Oct 2012
Time: 17:31:26 -0500
Remote Name: 187.107.57.39
Hi Season, I am so glad that undergrads are participating in this conference! You see, I reported here the first 6 cases. Coincidently, they were all males. But yes, I have also tested females and they also present atypical movements. I understand that gender may not be the question here. Rather, I believe that stuttering types may play a stronger role. Many years ago I evaluated a young male that did not present any of the classic observable external signs of stuttering. But he was very positive that sometimes he did stuttered "inside". I had not begun any of these evaluations at that time. BUT, if I had asked a flexible fiber optic laryngoscope evaluation then, maybe I could have treated him in a more suitable manner. To begin with, I would have a clearer differential diagnosis. Several professionals had told him that he did not stutter. That the problem was psychological (what else is new??). Looking at his vocal tract could have helped both of us to understand what was really happening. Thanks so much for your questions and comments! Best regards.