My initial intake of 17 year old Bruce , a junior in high school: To the listener he stuttered mildly. Inside he was suffering and changing words constantly to talk. The fear of stuttering was enormous and was causing emotional damage.
Me:
Why do you want an intensive stuttering program?
Bruce:
Because I cannot talk to my friends or say my name. I feel my palms sweat. I run out of the class when I am called on. I want to go to college and not hide. I need to be able to say my name. He asked me this…What is the point of doing well in school if I cannot talk?
two months later:
Me:
Did the course help you?
Bruce:
Lori, I asked a girl to the prom. My palms do not sweat. I can say my name. I work hard to practice. I cannot thank you enough..
For more information, email Lori@allislandspeech.com
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