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From: Anelise J. Bohnen
Date: 21 Oct 2012
Time: 21:20:29 -0500
Remote Name: 189.63.135.108
Dear Amy This investigation began because some clients reported that their stuttering was "inside". After I understood what was going on, proprioception became important and did play a role in their therapy outcomes. Not all of them are aware of atypical movements, or at least, not all report feeling them. What has been thrilling is that when I ask little children, as young as 2 years old, what happens with their mouth when they speak, they usually say "it gets stuck". And, when I ask them to show me where it is stuck, some point to the tongue, or lips, or back of the tongue and some point to their throats. So, I may assume that at a very young age CWS already "know" something is different. Muscle/tension/phonation/breathing patterns are important for those clients who need to improve their abilities in recognizing the need to take care of these movements and for them it is a big step. Thanks so much for your questions and comments! Best regards.