Narrative As A Research Tool: Application Research In Stuttering

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Stuttering

From: Ellen-Marie Silverman
Date: 10/8/01
Time: 5:44:01 AM
Remote Name: 172.133.151.65

Comments

Thank you for your cogent presentation. You have reminded us all that stuttering as a disorder of human communication is more than an operational definition of problematic behavior. The problem of stuttering involves feelings and perceptions. And these influence the capacity for fully embracing the human experience.

Recognizing personal stories as a compass for life change provides an incredible gift for those seeking release from problematic behaviors, beliefs. and feelings.

On a personal note, I wrote a novel for readers 9-12 years of age, Jason's Secret, published this year, to allow both children who have stuttering problems and the adults who care about them to experience the feelings and beliefs of a 10 year-old with a stuttering problem. I believe fictional stories can heal, too.


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