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From: Drew Jefferson
Date: 10/9/03
Time: 8:53:03 PM
Remote Name: 152.163.252.135
This is a great article about an aspect of therapy that often gets overlooked. I can relate to humor stemming for the mastery of something. During a support group for children who stutter, I often notice the children tensing up when it is time for them to speak. However, when they speak fluently and know that they did so, I always see a little smile or sometimes hear a laugh. I think that this sense of humor is vital in helping the children stay motivated throughout the therapy sessions. With these children we try to keep them laughing, but sometimes I go a little too far in trying to keep them laughing and having a good time. For me, it’s tough to find a balance between keeping their interest by using humor and keeping the session structured.
Also, I was just wondering how humor could be used to help children who are unaware of their stuttering. How could you help a child understand what he/she is doing while keeping a humorous perspective on things?
Thank you for the article, Drew Jefferson