Stuttering is a speech impediment that can significantly impact an individual’s confidence and communication abilities. Fortunately, there are effective strategies and techniques that can help those who stutter regain fluency and confidence. One such approach is the “1-2-3 Punch,” a holistic method that combines reading aloud , practicing crutches or tools, and reciting daily affirmations. […]
What is the purpose of life? For some, it’s their family, profession, possessions, money, etc. Unfortunately, for others, they may have none, as they’re mere leaves floating in the wind. For me, it was to be a good son, older brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, godfather, classmate, co-worker, friend, and even a stranger. In addition, I […]
Stuttering, often perceived as a lifelong challenge, has historically been a topic surrounded by skepticism when it comes to the possibility of a cure. Medical and speech therapy fields have long concluded that stuttering cannot be entirely cured, leading individuals who stutter to seek ways to manage their condition rather than aiming for complete recovery. […]
Prathusha Ravi has a mission – to make every person she coaches to overcome their stuttering want to “grab the microphone.” Ravi knows from personal experience what a monumental step this can be. By the time the 26-year-old Düsseldorf, Germany-based internal auditor for the accounting firm Ernst & Young was 6 years old, she’d already […]
Vikram Nandyala struggled with stuttering his entire life. WSSA has enabled him to stop stuttering and learn to love to speak. Vikram Nandyala is a natural-born storyteller. But at 24, the Washington, D.C., senior associate at a major international accounting firm has only been able to put the skill to wide use in the last […]
As the speech coach I have no power I cannot change anyone or anything. It is 100% up to the student. “Coaching” is a noun, not a verb. I offer coaching, and if the other party accepts my gift of coaching that’s great. If they don’t, there’s nothing I can do about it. I did […]
Patience When a PWS is introduced to The Lovett Method, they become aware that they must read aloud every day, do Auto Suggestions 2x daily and practice crutches and apply them every time they speak. This whole thing is a new pattern of habits which suddenly becomes your daily routine. It is going to challenging […]
I am the bearer of good news: The “science” of stuttering does not support the long-held dogma that stuttering and semi-muteness are “incurable” or need to be “accepted”. In point of fact, science supports the conclusion that stuttering and muteness can be converted into enjoyable fluency. Throughout history, there has been a reluctance to […]
Anxiety and stress are the responses that your body has created for you as a defence mechanism. For example, when a person sees a lion in front of him, he begins to sweat and experience shallow breathing because of physical body response to a danger. Similarly, when a PWS (Person Who Stutters) is given an […]
While many of our students seem able to learn our multiple methods of avoiding bad incidents (appearing disabled), some struggle. This blog discusses some of my latest coaching sessions with several PWS and why they are not improving as quickly as they should, so that if you, the reader, are making these mistakes too, you […]
