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From: Greg Snyder
Date: 17 Oct 2006
Time: 10:39:11 -0500
Remote Name: 130.74.194.57
Hi Christina. Thanks for your comments. In short, the previous research in “stuttered” sign really focused on measuring the phenomenon’s prevalence. Subsequently, the existing research is really lacking in specific information relative to the nature and experience of stuttering in sign. This may be, in large part, because it’s considered rare and difficult to find. (But then again, maybe it’s not as rare as we think, and it’s just being under-diagnosed!) With the face-to-face contact that I’ve had with people exhibiting “stuttering” behaviors in sign--they were very aware of their behaviors. And as far as hearing status limiting treatment, we simply don’t know! The research and our understanding in this area is still very much in its infancy. My guess is, however, that started speech-based treatments would have to be modified and optimized for other populations. And about more information… Believe it or not, I was able to include nearly every article on the stuttered sign (and stuttered instrument) phenomenon in which I could find at the time. (There are not very many at all!) I’ve since found a few others by spidering the reference sections. I think the first place to start is by reading the existing literature; so start collecting the articles from (my) reference section, as well as performing your own literature review, and start reading! If you happen to find something that I’ve missed, please let me know… And again, I’ve found a few since I’ve written this article, so feel free to contact me directly if needed.