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From: Ross Barrett
Date: 06 Oct 2006
Time: 14:22:13 -0500
Remote Name: 157.21.71.190
Interesting article which really demonstrated how use of language when describing stuttering and the people who stutter, how it is important to use language that is more positive rather than negative. The clear cut examples of particular situations that might arise when working with those who stutter and also the parents of children who stutter, are sure to be helpful to therapists. Also it was interesting to mention how it is better to use descriptive language rather than only using the more vague terms such as "mild; moderate; severe" when discussing and trying to describe a person's stuttering characteristics. How would you suggest handling a situation where a parent or teacher continued to use negative language when speaking about a child's stuttering behaviors/pattern; even when the more positive language is used consistently by the SLP?