In the realm of communication, words often take centre stage. But beneath the surface of spoken language lies a powerful and sometimes overlooked form of expression: body language. In this blog post, we will dive into the significance of body language in communication and explore how learning more about its nuances can enhance interpersonal interactions.
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A collaborative approach focuses on bringing different professionals together from diverse backgrounds to achieve a common goal. In consideration of a clinical healthcare setting, a collaborative team is a group of unique healthcare professionals from various fields that support a client’s care and plan (Taberna et al., 2020).
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Job interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process. Making a great first impression is key. It’s essential to prepare by researching the company, understanding the role, and practicing responses to common interview questions. Interviews can be tricky, particularly when the questions are very specific or require an in-depth answer. There is no shame in not knowing the answer to an interview question. It’s all in how you go about it.
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Stuttering, a communication disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech, affects millions of individuals worldwide. While there is no shortage of speech therapy options aiming to address and alleviate stuttering, a growing body of research emphasizes the importance of acceptance in the therapeutic process.
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As technology continues to evolve, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in a professional capacity within the healthcare system is on the rise. As such, it is warranted to consider how artificial intelligence could be integrated into a speech therapist’s practice.
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Social skills are a set of skills which makes a person communicate effectively with others to create and maintain relationships and network well with people. It is important to have good social skills to be confident and successful.
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It’s often assumed that successful people must have an exuberant amount of willpower, dedication or discipline; however, this success can likely be attributed to formed habits.
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How assertive communication is superior to the other; types of communication styles. The other major types of communication styles can be described as passive, aggressive and passive-aggressive.
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Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Dysphagia severity can range greatly between people, some have difficulty swallowing certain foods/liquids while others can’t swallow at all (NHS, 2024).
Dysphagia And Other Hard To Swallow Truths Read Post »
Public speaking and presenting can be daunting for many individuals. In this article, we’ll explore why presenting can be challenging and how speech therapy can play a vital role in addressing these difficulties.
Presenting Can Be Difficult: How Speech Therapy Can Help Read Post »
Resonance, in very simple terms, is the vibration of a structure when its frequency is being matched. In the human body, there are different cavities which can contribute to vocal resonance. A change in resonance changes the quality of a voice.
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When we use non-verbal communication, we can share additional information without having to describe things using words. Without non-verbal communication we would have difficulties fully expressing ourselves and understanding each other. Let’s explore non-verbal communication on a deeper level to better understand the importance of it when we are communicating.
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As a speech pathologist, I have spent years working with individuals who have diverse communication needs. One area that continues to intrigue me is the connection between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and speech and language difficulties. In this article, I will shed light on how ADHD can affect speech and language development, offering insights and strategies for addressing these challenges.
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It is likely that at some point during your career, you will be provided with the opportunity to chair a meeting. In this article, you will learn about the qualities and practices of an effective chairperson.
Chairing A Meeting: Communication Considerations Read Post »
Voice feminization in speech therapy, exploring its techniques, challenges, and the remarkable impact it can have on individuals’ lives.
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Practice outside of sessions is an essential component when receiving speech therapy. This practice helps with maintenance of skills learned during the session, as well as to progress and see improvements before your next therapy session.
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In today’s rapidly evolving world, women have made significant strides towards gender equality, breaking through barriers in various fields. Despite these advancements, corporate environments continue to pose unique challenges for women. In my experience with clients working in these tough environments, there is a lot of benefit to finding a communication style that fits their company while also feeling that they are being heard.
Navigating Corporate Climates: Empowering Women Through Speech Therapy Read Post »
Effective strategies to help you get back into your speech therapy goals after the summer break.
Reinvigorate Your Speech Therapy Goals After A Summer Break Read Post »
Terminology Mental Health refers to the state of your psychological and emotional well-being. It is a necessary resource for living
Bridging the Gap: Mental Health & Speech-Language Pathology Read Post »
Reasons why body language remains a vital component of effective communication, even in virtual settings.
The Silent Communicator: Body Language In The Virtual Realm Read Post »
Communication means transmission of information, ideas, emotions and messages. It is well-known that good communication is important to be a part of society. It is important to have good communication skills to transmit information clearly and effectively.
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How speech therapy and psychology interact, exploring their collaborative potential in empowering individuals to overcome communication challenges and foster personal growth. Whether you’re someone seeking assistance or simply curious about this interesting subject, read on to discover the impact of this multidisciplinary alliance.
The Mind-Body Connection: Speech-Language Pathology and Psychology Read Post »
Definition Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and typically progressive autoimmune disease where damage to nerve cell sheaths occurs in
Multiple Sclerosis, From The Scope Of An SLP Read Post »
The benefits and worth of speech therapy for adults in the present year, highlighting its potential to improve overall quality of life.
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Confident speech is something that everyone desires to have. For some, it is to improve their overall self-esteem and position in the society whereas for some others, it is a necessity for their work. Either way, it is important to sound confident when we communicate.
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With the arrival of summer, a season that offers a break from the usual routines and responsibilities, it presents an opportune time for adults to engage in speech therapy. In this article, we will explore the various benefits of speech therapy for adults during the summer season.
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A lisp is a speech impediment that typically affects the production of the /s/ and /z/ sounds. People who have a lisp do not have clear production of the /s/ and /z/ sounds where the sounds are often described as ‘slushy’ sounding. The individuals who have a lisp will have difficulties with moving their tongue or airflow correctly to produce a clear sound.
How you can benefit from your speech-language pathology insurance coverage, ensuring that you make the most of your policy and receive the services you need.
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Cancer is defined as a genetic disease whereby uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body occurs, which may spread to other parts of the body. This piece is a contribution to the series investigating neurodegenerative conditions from the perspective and scope of a Speech-Language Pathologist, with a look at brain, neck, and head cancer.
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After working with adults full-time with Well Said, I’ve had the opportunity to help with many speech and language concerns, as well as learn from my clients the issues and obstacles they face in their professional and daily lives. This has allowed me to shape my approach to speech therapy and build my own ‘speech therapist superpower’; the key to my personal style of working with clients.
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Breathing is the fundamental part of life as it allows us to live. Not only is it essential to survive but it ialso plays a fundamental role in speech production. Breathing while speaking is so important as it is the basis for using our voice.
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At WELL SAID, we converse with many clients who are seeking communication improvements for a variety of professional communication concerns. Often, clients do not expect to be able to target these concerns in a speech therapy appointment as it does not appear to be traditionally thought of as something a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can work on. However, SLPs can be some of the best individuals to target these areas as we are so focused on communication in a holistic sense, with training on the physiology of the subsystems of speech.
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It has been observed that most people with stuttering seem to be anxious about their speech. They generally try to avoid speaking or speaking situations as such. This anxiety is mostly due to the fear of stuttering in front of someone and the fear of being judged by that person. The more the listener is a stranger the more the speaker gets anxious.
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Parkinsonism, is used as a general term referring to a set of neurological disorders that cause movement problems similar to those seen in Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, slow movement and stiffness. Parkinson’s disease is the most common cause of parkinsonism.
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May is Speech and Hearing Month, which aims to bring more attention to communication, speech and language difficulties as well as the work that speech-language pathologists and audiologists do to support others in these areas. Speech therapists often need to work with clients who are not able to communicate well with them due to hearing difficulties or cognitive difficulties.
Supporting Adult Hearing And Cognitive Difficulties Read Post »
A person with a learning disability will have difficulties in understanding information, processing information and also in giving an adequate response to the information. This article seeks to explain the different types of learning disabilities found in adults.
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In his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey writes “Most people do not listen with the intent to
Active Listening: The Window To Effective Communication Read Post »
Many of the adults I work with speak more than one language (and many speak more than two!). When a client’s concerns are centred around the languages that they know, usually the language system (i.e. grammar) and speech sounds that are associated with it are often the areas that are top of mind.
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There is often confusion surrounding the concepts of cognitive decline, with the terms Dementia and Alzheimer’s frequently being used incorrectly. This piece serves as a contribution to the series investigating neurodegenerative conditions from the perspective and scope of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Alzheimer’s Disease From The Scope Of An SLP Read Post »
Generally, when we speak, our pitch rises and falls. The term used for this rising and falling of pitch is called intonation. Intonation is a very useful feature in speech, and we will further read about the types, uses and implications of intonation in speaking.
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Sometimes when communicating with others whether the situation is stressful or not, we should always be mindful if there is any tension in our bodies. Tension can lead us to speak more quickly, more quietly, or take away from speaking clearly. When the body becomes tense, this can take away power to our voice as some of the muscles for speech will not be working efficiently to produce voice.
Reducing Physical Tension Read Post »
Brief overview of neurodegenerative conditions. It is part of a series that will investigate specific neurodegenerative conditions in greater detail.
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Professional voice users are people whose voice is essential for their jobs. Professional voice users include singers, teachers, speech language pathologists, actors, broadcast personalities, clergy and salespeople. Unlike other professionals who can do certain modifications to not use their voice and function adequately, professional voice users need to use their voice to perform their job requirements.
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Recently aphasia has been brought into the limelight since Bruce Willis’s diagnosis with aphasia. Thousands of people are diagnosed every year with aphasia, though now more people are researching and learning about this disorder. So, what actually is Aphasia? Aphasia is a communication disorder that some people develop due to stroke, brain injury, brain tumor and sometimes dementia.
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A communication component that often feels uncomfortable and devalued is non-verbal communication, specifically eye contact. There is however a method and necessary intentionality to how and how long you make eye contact within a conversation.
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I’ve always found it helpful and interesting to discuss how different parts of speech actually work in the body. This can be helpful for clients to picture in their minds what an SLP is seeing, and for clients to be on the same page about why it may be important to work on areas such as breath support or enunciation. I wanted to take some time today to provide some summaries about the physiology of speech.
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A voice disorder is a condition where a person’s voice sounds different than what is expected. A voice disorder might cause difficulties in being understood and can also make it difficult for a person to speak comfortably. We will look into certain issues that could lead to a voice disorder and some ways to prevent them.
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Authority in communication can be seen in two ways, speaking with the quality of authority and speaking to an authoritative figure. Both focus on bolstering confidence and demonstrating clear, crisp and succinct communication. But how do we acquire these skills and put them into practice?
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Many of the clients that I work with have initial conversations with me in which they describe specific situations where they know they felt awkward, uncomfortable or some miscommunication happened. It often is a build-up of these situations that leads to clients seeking SLP support.
Difficulties With Executive Functions And How To Improve Read Post »
Misarticulation is the inability to produce speech sounds in the right manner. Generally, the misarticulation errors are substitution by a different sound, deleting the sound, adding an extra sound or having a sound distortion. Generally, the person who has misarticulation is aware about the issue and might also try to correct the sound errors.
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One of the most surprising aspects of speech therapy that I hear from my clients is that they would never have thought that emotions and thoughts had any relevance to their communication skills and habits. They were even more surprised that counseling was part of an SLP’s scope of practice. However, it’s quite the contrary.
CBT in Speech, social and/or Voice Therapy Read Post »
It is often seen that cluttering is often confused with a fast rate of speech and vice versa. Although the primary symptom of cluttering is fast rate of speech, both of these are different conditions and the underlying causes of these are different.
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Have you ever felt like you knew what you wanted to say but just couldn’t find the words, or it felt as though the word was on the ‘tip of your tongue’, (scientifically called a tip of the tongue (TOT) phenomena), but you just couldn’t find it? Every now and again we all experience this to some extent.
Finding The Words And Getting Them Out Read Post »
Many of the clients that I work with have initial conversations with me in which they describe specific situations where they know they felt awkward, uncomfortable or some miscommunication happened. It often is a build-up of these situations that leads to clients seeking SLP support.
Recognizing Areas Of Need In Conversational Skills Read Post »
We were challenged to adjust to a virtual world and through that had to learn new strategies and develop communication skills appropriate for virtual responsibilities and expectations. Learning how to balance communication skills for both virtual and in-person interactions can be a skill in itself.
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COVID-19 affects speech, language and communication skills. Illness, isolation, changes in lifestyle, like lockdowns, working remotely, not interacting with people (due to fear of contracting the disease) and not attending social gatherings have led to difficulties in social communication. Attending speech and language therapy would result in improved speech, language and communication skills and a better lifestyle.
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Within your academic career you will likely be required to speak in front of a group of people, whether for a presentation or answering class questions. One of the most frequent challenges I hear from clients is that their fear of public speaking keeps them from being successful socially and in the classroom.
Back To School Challenges Read Post »
Dyslexia is described as a difficulty to read words and numbers and associate them with the speech. The ability to read alphabet sequences to read a word is called phoneme grapheme correspondence. For a person with dyslexia, the phoneme-grapheme correspondence is usually affected. This is one of the reasons that results in difficulties in reading and writing.
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There is a broad range of communication impairments that can occur as a result of a concussion which may last long-term such as with Post-Concussion Syndrome. Challenges with cognitive skills such as attention, memory, organization, reasoning and executive function all impact your communication.
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I’ve have had a lot of experience in working with children and adults on the Autism spectrum over the past few years, which has allowed me to see a variety of services available in the GTA. An unfortunate gap in services that I have noticed is concerning the adult population with ASD, as most of the adults I’ve worked with in this context have wanted support for social communication.
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Aphasia is a disorder where the person faces difficulties in communication. It might affect understanding, speaking or both and might also cause difficulties in reading and writing. Aphasia usually occurs in adults but there are also chances of children developing aphasia as a result of brain injury.
Aphasia – Causes, Types, Symptoms And Treatment Read Post »
Written by: Kendra Wormald / Communication / July 27th, 2022 / 9 minutes read Whether you’ve had a rough week,
The Role Emotion Plays On Communication And Professional Development Read Post »
Written by: Amber Sperling / Communication & Anxiety / July 13th, 2022 / 8 minutes read As a Social Worker,
The Role Of Psychotherapy In Anxiety, Speech Avoidance And Consequences In Speech Read Post »
Written by: Nimra Khan / Communication / June 29th, 2022 / 10 minutes read Many clients that I have spoken
Strategies For Interesting Presentations Read Post »
Written by: Roselyn Mathew / Communication / June 22, 2022 / 7 minutes read When we think of communicating with
Non-Verbal Communication And Its Importance Read Post »
Written by: Liana Hew / Services / June 17, 2022 / 7 minutes readUpdated: April 21, 2025 Table of Contents
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Motor speech disorders are a class of disorders where there is weakness or incoordination of the muscles that are required for speech due to a neurological damage. The signals sent by the brain are not transmitted adequately or appropriately to the muscles.
“…incoordination of the
muscles that are required for speech due to a neurological damage.”
Motor Speech Disorders In Adults And Their Types Read Post »
Written by: Nimra Khan / Communication / May 17, 2022 / 9 minutes read Many people might think that social
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Written by: Nimra Khan / Treatment / Apr 21, 2022 / 7 minutes read The speech therapy field is similar
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Voice is produced by the vibration of vocal folds. The vocal folds are 2 bands of muscular tissue that are situated in the voice box or larynx. The vibrations of the vocal folds change the streams of air from the lungs to voice. In ideal speaking situations, this process is appropriate and the vocal folds stay healthy. But in non-ideal situations like vocal abuse and vocal misuse, the vocal folds are not healthy and this causes voice disorders.
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