“When T. began with you some six months ago she had been stuttering badly for … a year. Our pediatrician referred us to the “free” speech therapy in the schools. Being skeptical of the idea of a free lunch, I did my own research. I learned of the Lidcombe program and found the Center for Speech and Learning. The Lidcombe Program was the right choice for us, but I’m convinced that this is mostly due to your enviable abilities in teaching it to us, T’s parents, and in motivating her – until recently a very shy little girl – to participate. This she has done with great enthusiasm and joy.
As she progressed, we saw her open up, and her ‘blossoming’ was a source of great happiness and joy for all of us, no doubt drawing us even closer as a family. In the beginning she was ashamed of how she spoke, but now she is clearly proud. Your sure touch in helping us to build her self-confidence was the primary cause of this transformation.
I feel very fortunate not to have gone the traditional speech therapy route offered for “free” in the schools. … I feel we found a great bargain, not to mention a blessing, in your care.
