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From: Walt Manning
Date: 10/4/02
Time: 5:01:36 PM
Remote Name: 141.225.97.53
I would guess that an estimate of 80% of untreated PWS may be a bit low. In any case, what we know about stuttering is based on those that we see in our clinicis, particuarly university clinics where most of the research is conducted. We know very little about the ability of others who stutter to adapt and survive. Many probably do it rather well although I've always had the feeling that, even though they may be successful by most standards, at the very least the quality of their life would be enhanced by GOOD intervention in the form of individual or group therapy or involvement with a self-help group. Our view of stuttering is probably skewed by our understanding of only those who, for one reason or another, seek and find professional help.