Meet Anna Pasternak, M.Sc., speech-language pathologist at WELL SAID. Learn about her clinical background, specializations, and approach to adult speech therapy.
Finally A Formal Introduction – Anna Pasternak, M.Sc. Read Post »
Meet Jennifer Smith, SLP student clinician at WELL SAID. Learn about student placements, clinical training, and how students support adult speech therapy services.
Introducing Another S-LP Student Clinician: Jennifer Smith Read Post »
Meet Michelle Simmons, SLP student clinician at WELL SAID. Learn about the student supervision model and how future SLPs gain experience in adult communication.
Meet your S-LP Student Clinician: Michelle Simmons Read Post »
What is stuttering? A brief introduction to fluency disorders—types of disfluencies, causes, and how stuttering affects communication in children and adults.
A Bit About Stuttering Read Post »
What are new speech therapy tools for the new year? WELL SAID introduces updated resources, techniques, and approaches for adult communication goals.
New Year, New Speech Therapy Tools! Read Post »
Why is weekly home practice important? Learn how consistent between-session practice accelerates speech therapy progress and makes changes automatic for adults.
Weekly Home Practice Read Post »
How do cochlear implants and English as a second language intersect? Learn about pronunciation challenges and communication strategies for adult CI users learning English.
Intersection of Cochlear implants and English as a L2 Read Post »
WELL SAID Fall 2019 professional development updates. Team training, clinical learning, and continuing education for speech-language pathologists.
Updates from our Fall 2019 PD Day Read Post »
What are recent changes at WELL SAID clinic? Learn about service updates, team additions, and improvements in adult speech therapy offerings.
Your Guide to Recent Changes at the Well Said Clinic Read Post »
Why do you have to repeat yourself? Learn about intelligibility, clarity factors, and how articulation affects whether others understand you the first time.
Why You May Have to Repeat Yourself Read Post »
What are ways to practice your new communication skills? Learn effective practice strategies, integration techniques, and how to make therapy carryover to real life.
Ways to Practice your New Skills Read Post »
How do you manage conflict? Learn three approaches—avoidance, accommodation, collaboration—and when each communication style is most effective at work.
Managing Conflict in Three Approaches Read Post »
What can you say to become a good listener? Learn verbal responses, reflective listening, and active listening phrases that show engagement and understanding.
What You Can Say to Become a Good Listener Read Post »
What is the value of IPA in accent training? Learn how the International Phonetic Alphabet helps adults learn precise pronunciation and modify accents effectively.
The Value of IPA in Accent Training Read Post »
How do you find a speech-language pathologist? Learn about credentials, specializations, finding the right SLP match, and what to look for in adult therapy.
How to Find a Speech-Language Pathologist Read Post »
How is speech therapy like learning to swim? Explore parallels in skill development, practice, muscle memory, and gradual progress toward communication goals.
Four Ways Speech Therapy Is Like Learning To Swim Read Post »
What are the four components of running speech? Learn about articulation, resonance, voice, and fluency—and how they combine for effective communication.
The Four Components of Your Running Speech Read Post »
We often work with people who know that they have trouble with certain sounds, but who say they don’t hear the difference between their version and the “correct” version. How can they learn to say what they can’t even hear? We often work with people who know that they have trouble with certain sounds, but who say they don’t hear the difference between their version and the “correct” version. How can they learn to say what they can’t even hear?
Pronouncing a Sound You Can’t Hear Read Post »
What is the essential partnership in speech therapy? Learn about the collaborative relationship between clinician and client that drives successful outcomes.
Remembering the Essential Partnership Read Post »
How do you make the most of your initial consultation? Tips for preparing questions, sharing concerns, and getting the most from your first speech therapy visit.
Making the Most of Your Initial Consultation Read Post »
WELL SAID at the 2019 OSLA Voice Symposium. Learn about professional development, voice research, and advancements in voice therapy for adults.
The 2019 OSLA Voice Symposium Read Post »
How do you make stuttering part of your personal brand? Learn about embracing fluency differences and turning stuttering into a unique aspect of identity.
Making Your Stutter a Part of Your Personal Brand Read Post »
How do you make a great first impression? Learn about communication skills, vocal presence, body language, and strategies for memorable introductions.
Make a Great First Impression Read Post »
What are the four hats of a speech-language pathologist? Learn about the roles SLPs play—clinician, educator, consultant, advocate—in adult therapy.
The Four Hats of a Speech-Language Pathologist Read Post »
What is the happy medium between passivity and aggressiveness? Learn about assertive communication as the balanced approach to professional interaction.
The Happy Medium Between Passivity and Aggressiveness Read Post »
How can a speech therapist help if your loved one has aphasia? Learn about communication strategies, caregiver training, and support for families.
How a Speech Therapist Can Help You If Your Loved One Has Aphasia Read Post »
Cognitive fallacies are unfounded and inaccurate thoughts that taint and twist our understanding of reality. These beliefs take root in our minds through our subjective experiences and reinforce negative thoughts and emotions, which add greater negativity to our self-perception. Here are the four cognitive fallacies that you didn’t realize your mind might be committing.
Fallacies You Didn’t Know Your Mind Was Committing Read Post »
What are the two main practice standards in healthcare? Compare evidence-based practice and client-centered care in speech-language pathology for adults.
Comparing the Two Main Practice Standards in Healthcare Read Post »
What is prosody—the music of language? Learn about rhythm, stress, intonation, and how melodic patterns convey meaning and emotion in speech.
Prosody: The Music of Language Read Post »
What is diaphragmatic breathing? Learn belly breathing techniques for voice support, stress reduction, and optimal breath control for professional speakers.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Read Post »
What is the power of positive words? Learn how language choice affects mindset, confidence, and how reframing communication creates better outcomes.
The Power of Positive Words Read Post »
What are the many faces of /t/? Learn about allophonic variations of the T sound in English—flapping, aspiration, glottalization—for clearer pronunciation.
The Many Faces of T Read Post »
How do you refine the art of small talk? Learn conversation techniques, topic selection, and social communication skills for professional networking.
Refining the Art of Small Talk Read Post »
There are many sounds in English, but people often have trouble with R. What makes this sound harder for some people to pronounce, even into adulthood?
What Makes “R” So Difficult, and How Can I Change It? Read Post »
How do you combat fear of public speaking? Learn about glossophobia, anxiety management techniques, and building confidence for presentations.
Combat the Fear of Public Speaking Read Post »
How do you keep communication simple and concise? Learn editing strategies, clear language techniques, and brevity skills for professional speaking and writing.
How to Keep It Simple and Concise Read Post »
Why is conflict so difficult? Learn about emotional reactions, communication breakdowns, and practical strategies to navigate workplace disagreements effectively.
Why Is Conflict So Difficult, And What Can I Do About It? Read Post »
How do filler words affect professional communication? Learn about um, uh, like—why they occur and speech therapy techniques to reduce verbal fillers.
Filler Words in Professional Communication: How Speech Therapists in Toronto Help Read Post »
What are ten challenges facing people who lisp? Learn about social, professional, and personal impacts of lisps and why adults seek articulation therapy.
Ten Challenges Facing People who lisp Read Post »
How do lisps affect social indexing and identity? Explore sociolinguistic perspectives on speech differences and how lisps shape perception and self-concept.
Lisp: Social Indexing and Identity Read Post »
What’s the difference between adult and child lisps? Learn why some lisps persist into adulthood, treatment considerations, and prognosis for correction.
Adult vs. Child Lisp Read Post »
What is life like with a lisp? A client shares their perspective on living with a speech difference and the decision to pursue therapy as an adult.
Life with a Lisp From the perspective of a client Read Post »
What are 5 small talk tips for dating? Learn conversation starters, social cues, and communication strategies for adults navigating romantic connections.
5 Small Talk Tips for Dating Read Post »
What are accent differences between Canadian and European French? Learn pronunciation patterns and how they transfer to English for French speakers.
Accent Differences: Canadian and Metropolitan (European) French Read Post »
Why are social skills important at work? Learn about pragmatic communication competencies that affect professional relationships, collaboration, and career success.
The Importance of Social Skills at Work Read Post »
How do you manage friendships as an adult? Tips from the social networker on maintaining relationships, setting boundaries, and building meaningful connections.
The Social Networker: Tips for Managing Friendships Read Post »
What are 5 tips for effective workplace communication? Practical strategies adults can use immediately to improve clarity and professional relationships.
5 Tips for More Effective Workplace Communication Read Post »
What is the truth about accent modification? WELL SAID explains the process, realistic outcomes, and what adults should know before starting accent training.
The Truth About Accent Modification Read Post »
What is transgender voice therapy? Learn about voice modification approaches, goals, and techniques for adults seeking gender-affirming communication changes.
Transgender Voice Therapy Read Post »
What is singing voice therapy? Discover how voice training helps singers with vocal fatigue, range loss, and healthy vocal technique for performance.
Singing Voice Therapy Read Post »
Can you change your accent as an adult? Learn what’s possible with accent modification, how long it takes, and factors that affect pronunciation change.
Can You Change Your Accent? Read Post »
What is voice therapy for adults? Learn about treatment for voice disorders, vocal health, and techniques to improve voice quality, strength, and endurance.
What is Voice Therapy? Read Post »
What does understanding stuttering and the humans living with it mean? A humanistic perspective on fluency disorders and the lived experience of adults who stutter.
Understanding Stuttering and the Humans Living With It Read Post »
How do you balance personal vs. professional voice? Learn 5 tips for code-switching between authentic self-expression and workplace communication expectations.
Personal vs. Professional Voice: 5 Tips for Finding Balance between “the codes” Read Post »
What is lisp therapy for adults? Learn about articulation treatment, techniques to correct frontal and lateral lisps, and outcomes of adult therapy.
Lisps: Speech Therapy For Adults Read Post »
What are top 3 French accent tips? Learn pronunciation strategies for bilingual French speakers modifying their English accent for professional clarity.
Top 3 French Accent Tips for Bilingual Speakers Read Post »
How do you communicate your Canadian citizenship? Learn about accent, identity, and navigating linguistic expectations in multicultural Canadian workplaces.
Communicating your Canadian Citizenship Read Post »
Are emojis a modern social communication skill? Learn about nonverbal digital communication, emoji interpretation, and using them effectively in professional contexts.
Using Emojis: A Modern Social Communication Skill Read Post »
What does research say about accent modification? FAQ answering common questions with evidence-based information on effectiveness, timelines, and outcomes.
Research Round-Up: Accent Modification FAQ Read Post »
What do people call speech-language pathologists? Learn correct terminology—SLP, speech therapist—and outdated terms to avoid when seeking services.
4 Things People Call Speech-Language Pathologists & the one thing you must not call us Read Post »
What are the most difficult words to pronounce in Toronto? Updated 2021 list of challenging Canadian place names, streets, and local terms for newcomers.
15 of the Most Difficult Words to Pronounce in Toronto – Update 2021 Read Post »
What is acceptance and commitment therapy for stuttering? Learn about ACT approaches that help adults build psychological flexibility around fluency.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adults Who Stutter Read Post »
What’s the difference between accent modification and reduction? Learn about terminology, philosophy, and approaches to changing pronunciation for adult professionals.
Accent Modification and Accent Reduction Read Post »
What is workplace consulting for communication? Learn how WELL SAID provides on-site training, workshops, and communication coaching for organizations.
Workplace Consulting Read Post »
How do you find the right speech-language pathologist? Learn about specializations, therapeutic fit, credentials, and choosing an SLP for adult communication goals.
How to Find The Right Speech-Language Pathologist Read Post »
What are the top ten ways to improve communication? Practical strategies for adults to enhance clarity, confidence, and effectiveness in professional and personal settings.
Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Read Post »
Case study: Speech therapy for an engineer with a stammer. Real client story from WELL SAID on fluency therapy for professional communication.
Engineer With A Stammer Read Post »
Case study: Accent modification for an architect with a Russian accent. Real client story from WELL SAID on improving professional communication clarity.
Architect With Russian Accent Read Post »
How does stuttering affect teenagers? Learn about fluency challenges in adolescence, social impacts, and therapy approaches for teens transitioning to adulthood.
Stuttering in Teenagers Read Post »
Case study: Speech therapy for an account director with a Spanish accent. How WELL SAID helped improve workplace communication and confidence.
Account Director With A Spanish Accent Read Post »
