This App, called the DAF Assistant, can be used by people who stutter to control their speech fluency, slow down speech rate and increase confidence level. It is available for $12.99 on iTunes.
The impact of Delayed Auditory Feedback on stuttering was depicted in the movie the King's Speech. It's effectiveness depends on the situation and the individual. It is based on the same principle as the SpeechEasy device.
The fall and winter months have been relatively quiet for our smallish, but active group. On second thought, smallish is an incorrect term; probably moderate is a better word.
The ABC network show What Would You Do? stages events in public places to see regular people's reactions to them. In this episode, the show had actors at an ice cream shop set up a scene where a young girl (who really does stutter) tries to order ice cream but takes a long time. Other people in the line (actors) tease and harass her.
The CSA site now has a Frequently Asked Questions page for your convenience. Please note it is a work in progress and will be revised as more information and suggestions are received.
This article was first published in the Fall/Winter 2011 version of CSA Voices.
Sophie Gustafson is a champion pro golfer from Sweden whose accomplishments include 26 victories worldwide, 5 in LPGA events. She is also a life-long stutterer.
Summary and Review of the article "Stuttering onset associated with streptococcal infection: A case suggesting stuttering as PANDAS" by Gerald A. Maguire, MD; Steven N. Viele, MD, FAAP; and Sanjay Agarwal, MD; Elliot Handler, BA; David Franklin, PsyD. From ANNALS OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY 2010; 22(4): 283-284
At sixteen, when applying for my first job, l was told by an employment officer that due to my stuttering, I would never be employed, never have a social life, never be married and neve
