The Speech Spirit: April 2009

re: The Speech Spirit: April 2009

Stacy — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:37:20 GMT

Stephanie,

I don't think you could have worded this more eloquently. I was drawn to this post in particular- not only am I an SLP but the mom of a 4 year old autistic boy. I think what you have deemed spirit I understood as an SLP throughout my career but now feel it deeply with my own child. I ache to hear and experience his spirit and recently have found it as he is saying his prayers with me. I feel fortunate we have such a wonderful team of people working with him, searching and cultivating that spirit!

re: The Speech Spirit: April 2009

stephanie bruno — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:00:17 GMT

Cheryl, thank you for your supportive feedback!! It's always nice to hear positive thoughts from a "like-minded" soul!

re: The Speech Spirit: April 2009

Cheryl Kuhn — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:33:46 GMT

4.3.09 Hi Stephanie, Thanks for your great blog-it really helps as we have a very focused but deeply involved population of people to serve. I agree, "spirit or soul" is important, whether it shines through in a job application, scholarship application, during an evaluation or a home visit activity. It is revealing and helpful. Some folks poo-poo spirit or soul and prefer to stick to what's clinical and measurable. That works, I suppose but at the expense of stifling/ignoring huge chunks of what makes that person click. There is room for and a need for more spirit in this world. Looking forward to your future blogs, have a good day. Thank you, Cheryl