I quickly browsed through your post history before responding. I also grew up in Chicago and attended public schools and also went to University of Illinois. I had therapy at all grade levels. I had Mr. Theodore and Ms. Jordan in grade school in the 90s. My experience was positive. They helped me practice tools, techniques and positive attitudes. While not “cured”, I now have a mild to moderate fluency that is largely dependent on the situation. I no longer go to therapy, because I’m content with my fluency and feel therapy at this age will require a lot of effort with only a minor improvement to quality of life. I’m always grateful for the positive support system I’ve experienced in therapy, my large family, and many friends. I’d recommend therapy to any parent with a child that stutters with the obvious caveat that you verify and check-in on progress and approach…like anything.