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From: John Tetnowski
Date: 10 Oct 2006
Time: 11:00:18 -0500
Remote Name: 130.70.154.61
There are lots of good resources out there. We are in the process of getting a children and teens group going in Lafayette, Louisiana, but tehy are not yet established. Last week we had two teens and one child come to our NSA group's "bring a friend meeting" (in honor of ISAD). After the meeting I thought, "I really wish we could have done more for those kids and teens". Within just a few days, however, I have been contacted by the clinicians of two of the three teens and kids who attended the group. The comments were something like this, "What did you do at that meeting?......it's like they are new kids!" and "they are so motivated now". I was surprised because I didn't think that our group really met their needs. I guess I was wrong (again). Talking with anyone who stutters seems to be a great idea. I thought a teen group was needed for teens, and that a kids group was needed for kids. I guess I was wrong (still again). Therefore, I will agree with your comments. One of the best things for kids who stutter is to meet someone else who stutters. A note for all of us SLP: after every self-help or support group that I attend, I thank all of the attendees for helping me learn more about stuttering. I encourage all SLPs to attend a group this month themselves. You never know what you'll learn! Thanks for the comments. John Tetnowski