Put Away The Blow Torch
When Eli was 12, I asked him if he remembered being told by his therapists that “it was okay to…
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Shortcomings of Evidence Based Research
Short-term goals lead to long-term disaster…
First off, I am so thrilled to have shared in the King’s journey and all the Oscars that went along…
“Although most experts agree…” – really? REALLY??
In 2009, it was reported in a survey conducted by the research committee of the National Stuttering Association (NSA) that:…
Join in the “spirited debate” over stuttering therapy for children.
Over the next several weeks I will be posting a series of commentaries on the opinions conveyed in a publication…
Stop Blaming the Parents and Children for Unsuccessful Therapy
I hope all of you were able to share time with loved ones, enjoy some R&R, and eat too much…which…
The Only Context That Matters – Real Children’s Lives
Over the past month or so, I’ve been reacting to a publication that was sent to me by its author…
Again, First Do No Harm
Recently I was forwarded a comment made by a professor of communication disorders on a professional listserve. She stated that…
Keep Our Eye on the Prize
As some of you know, I get a little crazy when I hear the word “manage” connected with children’s speech. …
“Voice Unearthed” Confuses Parents
Shortly after my book, “Voice Unearthed” was published, a leader in the field of speech therapy for children who stutter…
The Right Time to Break out the Stickers
The Right Time to Break Out the Stickers By Doreen (Dori) Lenz Holte When our son Eli was around…