Coping With Stuttering

Coping with Stuttering

Making a Change: The Art of Dealing with Stuttering

Making a Change: The Art of Dealing with Stuttering is a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming stuttering, a speech disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the causes, types, and impact of stuttering, as well as evidence-based strategies for managing and treating the condition. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Making a Change: The Art of Dealing with Stuttering draws upon the latest research and best practices to provide readers with up-to-date information and effective tools. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: * The nature of stuttering, including its causes, types, and impact on individuals and families * The assessment and diagnosis process, emphasizing the importance of early identification and individualized treatment planning * A comprehensive overview of treatment approaches for stuttering, including behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, speech therapy, and pharmacological interventions * The role of family and support systems in the stuttering journey, providing strategies for building a supportive environment and advocating for the individual's needs * Strategies for managing stuttering in different environments, such as educational settings, the workplace, and social situations * Addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of stuttering, including the impact on self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, and providing strategies for coping with these challenges * The latest advancements in stuttering research and treatment, including emerging technologies and promising new treatment approaches Making a Change: The Art of Dealing with Stuttering is an essential resource for individuals who stutter, their families, and professionals working in the field of speech-language pathology. It provides a wealth of information, practical strategies, and inspiration for overcoming the challenges of stuttering and living a full and meaningful life. If you like this book, write a review!

Self-therapy for the Stutterer

Malcolm Fraser knew from personal experience what the person who stutters is up against. His introduction to stuttering corrective procedures first came at the age of fifteen under the direction of Frederick Martin, M.D., who at that time was Superintendent of Speech Correction for the New York City schools. A few years later, he worked with J. Stanley Smith, L.L.D., a stutterer and philanthropist, who, for altruistic reasons, founded the Kingsley Clubs in Philadelphia and New York that were named after the English author, Charles Kingsley, who also stuttered. The Kingsley Clubs were small groups of adult stutterers who met one night a week to try out treatment ideas then in effect. In fact, they were actually practicing group therapy as they talked about their experiences and exchanged ideas. This exchange gave each of the members a better understanding of the problem. The founder often led the discussions at both clubs. In 1928 Malcolm Fraser joined his older brother Carlyle who founded the NAPA-Genuine Parts Company that year in Atlanta, Georgia. He became an important leader in the company and was particularly outstanding in training others for leadership roles. In 1947, with a successful career under way, he founded the Stuttering Foundation of America. In subsequent years, he added generously to the endowment so that at the present time, endowment income covers over fifty percent of the operating budget. In 1984, Malcolm Fraser received the fourth annual National Council on Communicative Disorders' Distinguished Service Award. The NCCD, a council of 32 national organizations, recognized the Foundation's efforts in "adding to stutterers', parents', clinicians', and the public's awareness and ability to deal constructively with stuttering." Book jacket.