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An effective attitude for PWSs

From: John Kagie
Date: 10/16/01
Time: 5:47:03 PM
Remote Name: 195.121.169.167

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Dear panel,

Your views on the following observations would be very much appreciated. For many PWSs stuttering results in a low self-image and feelings of shame and inferiority. Especially those who have a relatively mild speech impediment will do almost anything to hide their handicap. I can understand that for a part this could be explained by considering that humans are a social kind of animals, want to belong to the group and try to conform themselves as much as possible to what is regarded as normal in order not to be excluded from the group. On the other hand, this kind of reaction turns out to be very contraproductive. In stead of admitting we have a problem and crying out for help, we spend heaps of energy on trying to hide our problem. What kind of mechanisms are involved here, what makes people act in way that only adds to their problem and is not directed at overcoming it? What can we tell people who are still in that phase of trying to cover up their problem to get them to adopt a more effective attitude?

Looking forward to your reactions, John Kagie


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