16 OCT

Balbulus, stammering, Quacks and a Mistress..

This very interesting write up from Stein Fibiger captures stammering from ancient times to present era and critiques various approaches to stammering therapy – from quacks to Wendel Johnson, Van Riper, Mistress Leigh to Bryngelson…A good read for everyone.
http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad11/papers/fibiger11.html

Post Author: Sachin

What is Self Help?

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Since there is no medical cure and available therapy almost always ends in relapse and self-blame, it makes sense to develop problem solving skills on our own: you would surely learn to fix running repairs if you are going on a world tour, instead of carrying your mechanic with you. It is all the more useful since it is practiced in a group. You develop social and communication skills, instead of chasing fluency alone. TISA promotes four core techniques: Bouncing, Prolongation, Pausing and Voluntary stammering. In addition, we share and practice many more skills/ approaches: listening, Body language, team skills, leadership, self-assertion, peer counseling- above all being a member of a vibrant community, through fair give and take.