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From: Lynne Shields
Date: 06 Oct 2006
Time: 21:09:09 -0500
Remote Name: 70.237.198.226
Jennifer, I truly do not recommend one program over another. As you said, every child who stutters is an individual, with their own personality, strengths and weaknesses, and preferences. I like to help each child take the time to explore their stuttering, what happens to them when they stutter, how that is different from when they are fluent, how it feels to get stuck, etc. Then, we try out some different ways of talking that help them learn to vary their speech and manage their stuttering. I try to engage the child in the process and give them the choice about the techniques or "speech tools" that work best for them, and help them use those tools in a variety of situations of their own choosing. I rarely use a single program for a particular child. I haven't found any 'one size fits all' programs. Lynne