I had a big presentation at work yesterday, and want to share my reactions/feelings about how it went. For some reason, I was not able to copy and paste successfully, so I am sharing the link to the post I wrote for my other blog. This is a wonderful way to get you to read that too.
It is important for you to read about and hear stuttering experiences from someone who stutters, and sometimes tries not to. It will make you a better clinician!
Anyway, here's the link. Please let me know what you think!
http://stutterrockstar.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/will-i-be-ok-with-it/
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Dear Pam- I commend you for being so brave to share your story with us! I do agree with your point regarding people who don't stutter also feeling "challenged" with giving a presentation. I have never been thrilled about having to talk in front of a crowd. I experience a nervous stomach and my heart races. I could not imagine what it would feel to also have to overcome the barriers of disfluencies. Thank you for letting us learn about the attitudes and feelings that encompass a person who stutters.
ReplyDeleteThe best way for SLP students to learn is to hear from people who really stutter and have lived the stuttering experience.
ReplyDeleteHopefully you will all embrace this way of interacting with people who stutter and take away some real tips that you can use in your career. I hope to be able meet the class at some point!!