Stuttering, Link, and Information

This is from Bill Parry's page on stuttering.

http://members.aol.com/wdparry/index.htm

Stuttering (sometimes called "stammering") is a specific kind of disfluency, in which the flow of speech tends to be involuntarily disrupted by forceful closures of the mouth or larynx, by repetitions or prolongations of sounds and syllables, or by hesitations or delays in making voiced sounds. Stuttering generally involves an excessive amount of effort, force, and struggle in the attempt to speak. It also may be accompanied by a variety of behaviors intended to avoid, postpone, or hide the blocks.

Stuttering, while not the worst of handicaps, certainly can be one of the most frustrating. Unlike other disabilities, stuttering has the mystifying and maddening habit of coming and going. Even if you stutter badly, chances are that you will be perfectly fluent when singing, talking in unison with other people, and in certain speaking situations. You may do a great job acting out a role on stage, but not be able to say your name when asked. You may begin telling a joke with perfect fluency, but not be able to deliver the punch line. You may have long stretches of fluency when it really doesn't matter. Then, just when the words are most important, stuttering jumps out of the closet and pins your speech to the ground.

Sheehan stuttering videos after thought

"Don't be afraid to take a chance"

I saw the two Sheehan stuttering videos a few days ago. Good vidoes, but I don't know how to describe them. There is a review at: http://home.pacbell.net/amickith/

If I were to say anything about the two videos: public awareness of stuttering is important. Stuttering is not a taboo subject. Also the use of voluntary stuttering in combination with the use of slides (prolongation of the first sound of every word?) can be used effectively to deal with stuttering.

Stuttering, Fear, and Avoidance (plus Guilt)

"old habits die hard"

My comment: "old habits die hard" is a perfect description for me. Once a stutterer, always a stutterer.

The New England Patriot's won the Super Bowl. It was a good game, especially towards the end.

Got the car repaired on Saturday. Smog check passed.

Saturday was a beautiful day.