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Thinking Differently about Fluency, Stuttering and Speech Tools (Episode 219)

StutterTalk — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:22:00 GMT

Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson discuss a range of stuttering topics. They discuss how their views of the terms fluency, stuttering and speech tools have changed over the years, changes in Eric's stuttering and much more.

Thinking Differently
about Fluency, Stuttering
and Speech Tools

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The Stuttering Iceberg and Avoidance Reduction with Quesal and Murphy (Ep. 218)

StutterTalk — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Bob Quesal, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (left) and Bill Murphy, M.A., CCC-SLP join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss Joseph Sheehan's iceberg, covert stuttering, Bill's wonderful article Old Fart Face and much more.

We also discuss these two articles:

A Thematic Analysis of Late Recovery from Stuttering (abstract)

Covert Stuttering (Murphy, Quesal & Gulker; table of contents)

This is our last show from this year's conference. We want to again thank the National Stuttering Association for all that they do for the stuttering community.

Dr. Fred Murray and Kenny Koroll - Talking about Stuttering (Ep. 217)

StutterTalk — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Frederick P. Murray, Ph.D., (left) and Kenny Koroll join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss "surrendering" to your stuttering, letting go of the stuttering, the "Monster" study, stuttering therapy past and present, and so much more.

Dr. Murray mentions that is favorite book on stuttering is Because I Stutter (1930) by Wendell Johnson.

Voluntary Stuttering with the B Team (Episode 216)

StutterTalk — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:25:00 GMT

Ryan White and Mike Boyle join Caryn Herring, Joel Korte and Roisin McManus (the StutterTalk "B Team") at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. They discuss, you guessed it, voluntary stuttering and much more.

Ryan White and Mike Boyle join the Caryn, Joel and Roisin to discuss voluntary stuttering and much more.

Regular co-hosts Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson step aside for this episode and leave things in the very good hands of the StutterTalk "B Team."

Mixing and Mingling at the NSA (Episode 215)

StutterTalk — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:50:00 GMT

Cathy Olish, Cameron Francek and Nina Zito join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss Cathy's wonderful Mixing and Mingling workshop, meeting other people who stutter, dating other people who stutter and so much more.

Nina, Cameron and Cathy (front row, right to left) join Peter and Eric to discuss Cathy's Mixing and Mingling workshop at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference.

Special thanks to Cathy for helping to organize this show. Be sure and check out the Covert-Stuttering email group which was co-founded by Cathy Olish. And, Cathy wrote a wonderful article about covert stuttering titled Hello My Name is Cathy, But You Can Call Me Anne: A story of a covert person who stutters.

"Filling Up Your Cup with Stuttering Goodness" (Episode 214)

StutterTalk — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:06:00 GMT

Jesse England and Ada join Caryn Herring, Joel Korte and Roisin McManus (the StutterTalk "B Team") at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Jesse and Ada are "first timers" at the NSA and speak about a wide range of stuttering including meeting other stutterers, learning from other people who stutter openly, the "collective strength" of people who stutter, the "incredible sense of community" found at the NSA and much more.

Joel, Roisin, Caryn, Ada and Jesse (from left to right) after recording the first "B Team" StutterTalk episode.

Thanks to Caryn, Joel and Roisin for putting together this wonderful episode!

Regular co-hosts PeterReitzes and Eric Jackson step aside for this episode and leave things in the very good hands of the StutterTalk "B Team."

Talking with Mothers of Children Who Stutter at the NSA (Episode 213)

StutterTalk — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:40:00 GMT

Kristin, Donna and Lisa, three mothers of children who stutter, join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss many issues with themoms including acceptance, seeking fluency, issues surrounding speech therapy, the strength and power of self help and so much more.

Donna, Lisa and Kristin (from left to right) join Eric and Peter to discuss the importance of support for children who stutter and parents.

National Stuttering Association (NSA) member and all around great guy Mike Bauer put together this wonderful video which was filmed, edited and premiered at the 2010 NSA Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Gerald Maguire: Without Hesitation - Speaking to the Silence and the Science of Stuttering (Episode 212)

StutterTalk — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:26:00 GMT

Gerald A. Maguire, M.D. joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss Dr. Maguire's wonderful new book Without Hesitation: Speaking to the Silence and the Science of Stuttering (available through the National Stuttering Association).

All proceeds from Without Hesitation are being generously donated by Dr. Maguire to the NSA and to the Kirkup Center for the Medical Treatment of Stuttering.

Father and Son (Episode 211)

StutterTalk — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:39:00 GMT

Rich and Nathan Smith (father and son) join PeterReitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss many aspects of stuttering, the father/son relationship and much more.

Quality of Life and the OASES with Yaruss and Quesal (Episode 210)

StutterTalk — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:35:00 GMT

J Scott Yaruss PhD, CCC-SLP and Bob Quesal PhD, CCC-SLP join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss quality of life issues and the OASES (The Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering).

Dr. Scott Yaruss Dr. Bob Quesal

Stay tuned for more StutterTalk episodes from the NSA. We speak with a father and his son, three mothers of children who stutter and many others!

If You Work Hard Enough (Episode 209)

StutterTalk — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:29:00 GMT

Roisin McManus, Caryn Herring and Jamie Rocchio join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss many stuttering topics including the suggestion that if they try hard enough, people who stutter can be fluent.

Roisin and Sara: Embarking on the Job Search (Episode 208)

StutterTalk — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Roisin McManus and Sara Macintyre push the guys aside and guest host this special StutterTalk episode. They talk about experiences they've recently had while looking and interviewing for jobs--and how stuttering played into all of that! It is "ladies night" at StutterTalk! Be sure and see the videos below.

Sara and Roisin at the 2010 Gala for the American Institute of Stuttering

StutterTalk will be at the 2010 annual conference of the National Stuttering Association, July 7-11 in Cleveland, Ohio. We will be recording numerous shows and hope to see many of you there.

Roisin talks to Sara about being offered a job and then having that offer rescinded when the employer found out that Roisin stuttered.

Sara and Roisin talk with Eric about recording episode 208.

Sara talks to Roisin about going on job interviews and stuttering.

Regular co-hosts Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson will be back next week.

Michael Sheehan: Effective Communication and Stuttering (Ep. 207)

StutterTalk — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:12:00 GMT

Michael Sheehan from Sheehan Associates joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss his experiences stuttering and expertise in communications consulting. Mr. Sheehan has been training corporate CEOs, policy makers and political leaders including President Bill Clinton, for more than twenty-five years. Mr. Sheehan’s clients include Disney, Nike, the United States Postal Service and many others. Michael has served as the speech coach at every Democratic convention since 1988.

Michael Sheehan Mr. Sheehan with President Bill Clinton

StutterTalk will be at the 2010 annual conference of the National Stuttering Association, July 7-11 in Cleveland, Ohio. We will be recording numerous shows and hope to see many of you there!

Talking to Your Father about Stuttering (Episode 206)

StutterTalk — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:30:00 GMT

Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson discuss Eric's experience talking to his father about stuttering. We also discuss the importance of empathy. Peter talks about how unproductive and painful it was to hide his stuttering for many, many years.

StutterTalk will be at the 2010 annual conference of the National Stuttering Association, July 7-11 in Cleveland, Ohio. We will be recording numerous shows and hope to see many of you there!

Petition: ASHA Needs to Actively Enforce its Code of Ethics (Ep. 205)

StutterTalk — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson talk about stuttering and a petition that asks the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to enforce its own, self imposed, Code of Ethics so that people who stutter and our families are better protected from unethical and misleading advertisements. The petition was published June 9, 2010. Within hours of going public, one of the websites mentioned in the petition was changed and one of the online advertisements mentioned in the petition was also changed. This is a fantastic start. But more signatures are needed! If you wish to sign the petition,please send an email to Peter Reitzes, MA CCC-SLP - preitzes@yahoo.com. Please include your name, affiliation and credentials exactly as you wish them to appear on the petition. By standing together, WE make a difference. Please read and sign the petition.

Read this great article about the petition published by the British Stammering Association.

Also during the show, we discuss an interesting advertisement (see above) by a speech-language pathologist who advertises specializing in "Fluency Reduction." We mention that in some cases, the term fluency is being used as a euphemism for stuttering. Click here to see a larger version of the advertisement.

The StutterTalk Fluency Challenge (It's not what you may think!)

StutterTalk — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson talk about all things stuttering. Topics discussed include unanticipated stuttering, the fact that stuttering is often a sign of success and growth, the term "fluency," and so much more. Peter and Eric present the StutterTalk Fluency Challenge, and trust us, it's not what you may think!

Eric also talks about the Brooklyn NSA chapter and its meeting This Thursday at Brooklyn College in Boylan Hall, room 4125. Contact Eric for more details.

We thank the Stuttering Foundation for the honor of winning First Place for Internet Media from the Foundation's 2010 Journalism Awards and discuss how excited we are to be attending and recording episodes at this summer's annual conference of the National Stuttering Association.

Catherine Otto Montgomery Remembered and Rebroadcast

StutterTalk — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:04:00 GMT

Catherine Otto Montgomery, a speech-language pathologist who helped thousands of people who stutter, passed away on Thursday May 27, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Eric Jackson and PeterReitzes remember Catherine. Eric discusses how Catherine changed his life and the life of so many others. Eric refers to Catherine as "an incredible, positive life force" who helped many face their stuttering and find courage and strength. We also rebroadcast episode 50 of StutterTalk from 2008, featuring Catherine Montgomery, titled Becoming Fearless with Stuttering.

Share your love and remembrances of Catherine Montgomery here.

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What Interferes with Talking: The Dean Williams Approach to Stuttering Treatment with Dr. Robert Quesal (Episode 202)

StutterTalk — Mon, 24 May 2010 00:29:00 GMT

Robert Quesal,Ph.D., CCC-SLP (pictured right) joins Peter Reitzes to discuss what interferes with talking and the Dean Williams therapy approach. We would like to thank the Stuttering Foundation for allowing us to use audio segments of Dean Williams during this episode that are copyrighted to the Foundation. Pictured left is the wonderful Stuttering Foundation book, The Genius of Dean Williams, that collects some great articles and chapters by Williams.

Visit Dr. Quesal at his personal homepage. Dr. Quesal has appeared on StutterTalk episode 102, episode 170 and episode 191 and Stuttering101 episode 11 and episode 12. Be sure to check them out!

Listed below are some great articles and audio discussions by Dr. Quesal:

"Empathy Based Practice" in Stuttering
Dean Williams' Approach to Stuttering Therapy: Forward Moving Speech
Understanding the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering (audio) 2003 Panel Discussion from ASHA Convention
We're All in This Together (article)
We're All in This Together (audio) - 1998 Keynote address at the National Stuttering Project (now NSA)
Recovery (audio) - 1996 Panel Discussion from the ASHA convention
What is Successful Stuttering Therapy?
The Role of the Client in Stuttering Therapy

Dr. Quesal strongly recommends this wonderful article by Dean Williams titled A Point of View aboutStuttering.

Co-host Eric Jackson is in the production booth for this episode.

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What Do Your Friends Really Think of Your Stuttering? (Episode 201)

StutterTalk — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Jamie Rocchio and her friend Midge (pictured below) join Eric Jackson to discuss what our friends think about our stuttering, how they feel when we stutter and talk about stuttering, and what we can do to help them feel more comfortable when we stutter in public. We also talk about an email from Mary Anne about whether or not it's necessary to advertise at work. Peter Reitzes was in the production booth for this episode.

Stuttering and the Americans with Disabilities Act with Aaron Hartman, Dr. John Tetnowski and Charles Weiner (Episode 200)

StutterTalk — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Aaron Hartman, Dr. John Tetnowski and attorney Charles Weiner join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss Aaron's stuttering and the case he brought against the National Board of Medical Examiners under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The information that you hear during this episode is not intended to be legal advice. For legal advice please consult with an attorney regarding your specific situation. Eric (left) and Peter are shown below celebrating StutterTalk's 200th episode.

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Scroobius Pip Talks about Stuttering (Episode 199)

StutterTalk — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:36:00 GMT

Scroobius Pip, vocalist from the hip-hop/electronic duo dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip, joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss stuttering. Pip is asked to discuss his career as a popular artist who stutters and how stuttering has influenced and impacted his identity, poetry and music. The video on the left is the hit song by dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip called "Thou Shall Always Kill." Their new album is titled The Logic of Chance.

The Experience of People Who Stutter: A Survey by the National Stuttering Association with Dr. John Tetnowksi and James A. McClure (Episode 198)

StutterTalk — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:58:00 GMT

John Tetnowski,Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BRS/M-FD and James A.McClure, APR, Fellow PRSA, join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss The Experience of People Who Stutter: A Survey (May 2009) by the National StutteringAssociation. The National Stuttering Association will be holding its2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio, July 7-11.

JohnTetnowski Jim McClure

Additional studies and articles of interest are:

McClure, J. & Yaruss (2003, May 13). Stuttering survey suggests success of attitude-changing treatment. The Asha Leader, 8(9), pp. 3, 19.

Yaruss, J.S., Quesal, R.W. and Murphy, B., 2002. National Stuttering Association members’ opinions about stuttering treatment. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 27, 227–242.

Yaruss, J.S., Quesal, R.W., Reeves, L., Molt, L.F., Kluetz, B., Caruso, A.J., McClure, J.A., & Lewis, F. (2002). Speech therapy and support group experiences of people who participate in the National Stuttering Association, Journal of Fluency Disorders, 27, 115–135.

Speaking with Mr. Alan Newton: President of Janus Development Group - Makers of the SpeechEasy Device (Episode 197)

StutterTalk — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:10:00 GMT

Mr. Alan Newton, President of Janus Development Group, makers of the SpeechEasy device joins Peter Reitzes to discuss numerous issues related to the SpeechEasy. SpeechEasy is a device intended to reduce stuttering. Mr. Newton is asked questions about media coverage of the SpeechEasy and its marketing. Mr. Newton is also asked questions regarding how some of the SpeechEasy's Premier Providers market the device and services.

Alan Newton SpeechEasy Models

Listed below are quotes or partial quotes from the websites of some of the SpeechEasy Premier Providers. Some of these quotes were discussed during this episode. To view the websites in their entirety, click the links below. Please note that by sharing these quotes with the listeners, StutterTalk is in no way agreeing with the content of the quotes.

“SpeechEasy™ is the most advanced, smallest and effective new treatment for the problem of stuttering.”

-Kay M. Monkhouse , Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Board Recognized Fluency Specialist

-Cindy Allison Herold, M.A., CCC-SLP
-Elaine Stevick, M.A., CCC-SLP and Robin Rossman, M.A., CCC-SLP

“In addition to speech therapy services, we offer SpeechEasy™, the smallest, most advanced and effective new treatment for the problem of stuttering."

-From the Child's Play Therapy Center website,
Co-Founder and Managing Partner Deborah B. Boswell, M.S. CCC/SLP

“SpeechEasy is a proven fluency tool used to reduce stuttering and to help increase fluency…You'll no longer fear social functions, avoid ordering food at a drive through, or keep quiet when you really want to speak out."

-Gary S. Cohen, Ph.D, CCC-SLP

“The SpeechEasy Fluency Device is a proven tool used to reduce stuttering and to help increase fluency…You'll no longer fear social functions, avoid ordering food at a drive through, or keep quiet when you really want to speak out.”

-Don Harris, MS, CCC-SLP
-ElaineStevick, M.A., CCC-SLP and Robin Rossman, M.A., CCC-SLP
-Savannah Speech and Hearing Clinic

Co-host Eric Jackson is in the production booth for this episode.

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"I'm Sick of Stuttering So Much" with Caryn Herring and Joel Korte (Episode 196)

StutterTalk — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:59:00 GMT

Return guests Caryn Herring and Joel Korte join Eric Jackson to discuss a recent text message Joel sent. Peter was in the booth for this one.

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Are Most Speech-Language Pathologists Qualified to Work with People Who Stutter? (Episode 195)

StutterTalk — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Walter Manning, Ph.D., and Bob Quesal, Ph.D., join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss the qualifications of speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Numerous topics are discussed that are related to the question: Are most SLPs sufficiently trained and prepared to work with people stutter?

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Following Up on the SpeechEasy and Stuttering with Rebecca Glass and Wesley Cook (Episode 194)

StutterTalk — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Glass joins Peter Reitzes to discuss her experience using the SpeechEasy device and appearing on television news programs to discuss the device. Rebecca appeared on the popular ABC television shows 20/20 and PrimeTime (see video below). Wesley Cook, who appeared on the popular televisions shows Good Morning America and the Oprah Winfrey Show, sent StutterTalk an email regarding his experiences with the SpeechEasy and stuttering. Peter reads part of that email at the beginning of this episode. Click here to read Wesley's email.

Co-host Eric Jackson is in the production booth for this episode. StutterTalk spoke with MarkBabcock about his experiences with the SpeechEasy device during episode 192.

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"Fluency Targets" and Stuttering: Eric's Soapbox (Episode 193)

StutterTalk — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Eric Jackson presents a stuttering soapbox to Peter Reitzes on the topic of "fluency targets." Eric discusses how both speech-language pathologists and people who stutter often discuss trying to meet "fluency targets." Eric suggests that using more specific language to describe stuttering and goals may be more productive.