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From: Alan Badmington (to Becky)
Date: 19 Oct 2006
Time: 13:52:10 -0500
Remote Name: 84.69.79.155
Hi Becky, Thank you for your kind remarks. Firstly, I believe that I acquired several qualities as a result of my lifetime of stuttering. Secondly, I feel that I developed an empathy with (and a better understanding of the problems of) others. My long-term (but now ceased) strategy of word substitution equipped me with an extensive vocabulary (I frequently describe myself as a ‘walking thesaurus’). And, thirdly, I developed useful writing skills that caused me to occupy the editorial chair of two publications. Expressing myself on paper was always so much easier than explaining things orally. Today, I am able to combine my writing ability with my greatly improved fluency to undertake a busy programme of public speaking activities in many parts of the world. I really enjoy sharing my experiences of stuttering, as I feel that others may derive benefit from some of the things that I have encountered. Speaking openly about my past stuttering behaviour has also helped with acceptance and desensitization. I feel that it is important that PWS should question the way in which they are using technology. I also believe that clients should be provided with an understanding of how technology can fuel avoidances - which, in turn, can increase fears and lead to even further avoidances etc. Having said that, there are many examples where PWS can also make positive use of technology to improve the quality of their lives. I wish you every success with your studies. Kindest regards Alan PS Please accept my apologies for the slight delay in bresponding to your post.