put him through a
number of tests and diagnosed his case, which proved to be in the
second stage and of no more than ordinary severity. He was unable to
place himself under my care at that tune but returned to me about eight
months later, apparently in no worse condition than before. Not being
satisfied with the results of the examination, the complete test was
applied, with the result that a condition of grave seriousness was
discovered, marking the most pronounced form of his trouble--a form so
far advanced as to make the case almost incurable. The situation was
explained to the young man and he was told that it would take much
longer than usual to bring about a cure in his case, although such a
cure was yet possible. He expressed his willingness to spend as much
time as was necessary in the cure and as a result, he was able within
some weeks' time to talk without stuttering or stammering. The mental
sluggishness which marked his conversation soon disappeared. He became
alert and eager and when he left for home, he was a much different boy
than when he came for treatment.

This is but one of hundreds of examples showing the need for expert
diagnosis and for careful analysis of the condition of the stammerer
even if a previous diagnosis has been made within a few months.

In practically all cases of stammering, particularly those of a
progressive character, the condition is naturally changeable and common
prudence calls for caution in accepting antedated facts as an
indication of the present condition.

In every case, the examination enables me to gauge the severity of the
case so accurately that the student's course can be outlined,
designating the exact Plan-of-Attack to be used in:

1--Tearing out the improper methods of speech production
2--Replacing those incorrect methods with the correct natural
methods
3--Re-establishing normal co-ordination between the brain and
the muscles of speech.

The Method at Work: When the preliminary Examination and Tests have
been completed and the student's course outlined, the actual working of
the Bogue Unit Method then begins. This does not involve the practice
of any "ism" or "ology," nor does it require the use of medicines,
drugs, surgery, hypnotism or the "laying-on-of-hands," but by
scientific and natural methods, begins the first step of the work,
viz.: Tearing out the improper methods of speech production.

At every step in the applicati