Claire's Letter
by Claire G.
Dear -------------- ,
My name is Claire G. and I will be your student this year. I’m
probably like
most 7th graders, except I stutter. In the past, you may have
had
stuttering students, so you might know what to do when I speak.
Here
are some things that I want you to know about me: I like school
and I get good grades. I have many friends inside and outside
of school. Sometimes, I participate in class, but since I stutter,
I’m
shy.
Here’s what I do when I stutter: My vocal cords get
stuck (block) and the
sound won’t come out. I sometimes close my eyes tightly
and I put my chin to
my chest. My tongue might click several times, too.
Here’s
what you can do when I stutter: Please don’t
finish my sentences or
talk when I do. I need a cue from you before you call on me. Also,
please
give me more time to talk or answer in class.
I have made my own goal for the year: I will participate at least
once in
each period, each day.
I hope that I can help you learn more about stuttering, which
can help me
have a good year.
Sincerely,
Claire G.
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