The Valsalva Stuttering Network

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Stuttering and the Valsalva Mechanism: Introduction, by William D. Parry.
Why is stuttering usually worst when the words are most important? This article shows how a natural bodily function - the Valsalva mechanism - may turn our efforts to speak into the very blocks we are trying so hard to avoid. This introductory article is based on Bill Parry's presentation to the 1995 World Congress for People Who Stutter in Linköping, Sweden.

Diagnosing Valsalva Stuttering: Suggested Criteria, by William D. Parry, CCC-SLP.

Beating Stuttering Blocks: Some Basic Suggestions for Valsalva Control, by William D. Parry, CCC-SLP.

The Stuttering Experience - Chapter 1 from Understanding and Controlling Stuttering, by William D. Parry.

The Principles of Valsalva Control - Chapter 23 from Understanding and Controlling Stuttering, by William D. Parry.

A New Outlook on Stuttering - Conclusion from Understanding and Controlling Stuttering, by William D. Parry.  

Stuttering and the Valsalva Mechanism: A Hypothesis in Need of Investigation, by William D. Parry in Dec. 1985 issue of Journal of Fluency Disorders.

Being Your Own Best Advocate, by William D. Parry, Esq. - based on a pamphlet previously published by the National Stuttering Association while Bill Parry was a member of its Board of Directors and Chair of its Advocacy Committee.

Stuttering as a Disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, by William D. Parry, Esq.

MORE TO COME.

Copyright © 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009,2010 by William D. Parry

 

Contact Information:

 

 William D. Parry, Esquire, CCC-SLP
 

A licensed speech-language pathologist and trial lawyer, offering stuttering therapy and counseling (including Valsalva Control stuttering therapy) in person in Philadelphia and over the Internet via webcam (subject to applicable law).  Mr. Parry is also available to provide practical advice and legal counseling regarding discrimination matters.  (Cases located outside the Philadelphia area will be handled in association with local counsel.)
 

Office: 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Office phone: 215-735-3500
E-mail: stutteringtherap@aol.com

 

Websites:

 

Stuttering Therapy and Counseling: www.stutteringtherapist.com
        E-mail: stutteringtherap@aol.com

The Valsalva-Stuttering Network: www.valsalva.org
        E-mail: valsalvastutter@aol.com
Beating Stuttering Blocks: www.stutterblock.com
Stuttering and the Law: www.stutterlaw.com

 

Valsalva Control Stuttering Therapy is a new approach to improving fluency by controlling the physiological mechanism that may be causing stuttering blocks. For further information on Valsalva Control Therapy, visit Stuttering Therapy and Counseling at www.stutteringtherapist.com. 

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Last revised: 7/14/2010