03 JAN

Loss of Innocence

Here is a very nice little reminiscence from another “Vicks”.. PWS often wonder how their stammer started. What happened? Who was responsible? for what?
The answers may lie in many small incidents and both within and without.. Read on..
http://www.geocities.com/se1984_99/Innocence.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.