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November 12, 2013

ASHA 13, Part 1: Sketchnotes

Sketchnotes is a way of taking notes that is highly graphical, visual, and big-impact. Wired author James Kelly describes the key premise as "listen more intently, link imagery to the verbal concept and create a more concrete memory, filter out distractions." 

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October 22, 2013

Happy ISAD!

Imagine being afraid to say your own name.

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October 16, 2013

My top 3 (least) favorite myths about stuttering

I talk about stuttering a lot, because it is something I'm passionate about. The main theme of my conversations with people outside the stuttering community (and sometimes within!) is that most people know very little about stuttering, or what they do "know" is incorrect. Because only 1% of the population stutters, most people don't experience many interactions with people who stutter, and this can further misconceptions.

So, in honor of ISAD 2013, here are this SLP's top 3 LEAST favorite myths about stuttering!

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October 8, 2013

I’ll trade you speech for wheat

I love to play games. Board and card games were common family activities growing up. Tabletop campaigns, Settlers of Catan, and World of Warcraft took up most of my free time in college (and beyond). I was sadly forced to retire from most of my gaming habits once the time demands of adulthood set in, but I still love a complex German board game or well-written RPG on the weekends.

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September 24, 2013

Why I love the NSA

I joined the National Stuttering Association back in March. The NSA is a national non-profit group "dedicated to bringing hope and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, their families, and professionals through support, education, advocacy, and research."

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September 17, 2013

Your voice is a choice

I had the great delight of watching Lake Bell’s In a World... last night. The film is a practical demonstration of popular voice trends in modern America, and why it’s so important for everyone to cultivate and care for their voice.

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