Fast speech: Is it stress or habit?
Why do adults speak too fast—stress or habit? WELL SAID explores the causes of rapid speech and practical strategies to slow down for clearer communication at work.
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Why clear speech matters even more when working remotely
Why is clear speech more important when working remotely? Learn how video calls affect communication and techniques to improve clarity on Zoom and virtual meetings.
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Cosmetic Procedures and Speech Clarity
Can cosmetic procedures affect speech clarity? Learn how facial fillers, dental work, and surgery may temporarily or permanently impact articulation in adults.
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Your Voice Matters: Developing a Clear, Confident, and Professional Sound
Why does your voice matter professionally? Explore how voice quality affects credibility, identity, and the importance of developing clear, confident sound.
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Social-Pragmatic Communication Disorder
What is social-pragmatic communication disorder in adults? Learn about social communication challenges beyond childhood and strategies for workplace and relationships.
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How To Successfully Have Small Talk
How do you have successful small talk? WELL SAID shares practical tips for adults navigating social conversations in professional and personal settings.
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The Effect That Anxiety Can Have On The Voice
How does anxiety affect your voice? Learn about the physical and vocal changes that occur with anxiety and strategies to maintain voice control under stress.
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How Long Does It Take To Modify An Accent?
How long does it take to modify an accent? Learn about realistic timelines, factors that affect progress, and what to expect from accent modification therapy.
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Non-Verbal Communication
What is non-verbal communication? Learn about facial expressions, body language, tone, and how nonverbal cues convey meaning in professional and personal interactions.
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Importance of Homework Practice in Speech Therapy (Yes, for Adults too)
Why is homework practice important in speech therapy for adults? Learn how between-session practice accelerates progress and helps communication changes become automatic.
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The Link Between Breathing and Speech
What is the link between breathing and speech? Learn how breath support affects voice quality, endurance, and why proper breathing matters for professional speakers.
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Active Listening: The Window To Effective Communication
What is active listening? Learn why active listening is the foundation of effective communication—techniques for focus, comprehension, and meaningful professional interaction.
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Reducing Physical Tension
How do you reduce physical tension for better communication? Learn about body awareness, relaxation techniques, and releasing tension that affects voice and speech.
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Spotlight: Aphasia
What is aphasia? Spotlight on this language disorder after stroke or brain injury—types, symptoms, and communication strategies for adults and caregivers.
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Leadership And Communication
How do leadership and communication connect? Learn about vocal presence, clarity, and communication strategies that establish credibility and influence in leadership roles.
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Can’t Remember Your Words?
Are you sometimes talking and all of a sudden you blank because the word you are trying to use just isn’t coming to mind? Well, this is something we call word finding or word retrieval. Having difficulties finding words is something that happens to everyone at some point or another.
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Breaking Down The Aggressive Communicator
What is aggressive communication? Break down the characteristics, impact on relationships, and how to shift toward assertive workplace interaction instead.
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Are You Having Difficulty With The ‘L’ Sound?
Often I have a lot of clients telling me that they are having difficulties with the ‘L’ sound. So why is it so hard to say the ‘L’ in words in English such as ‘ball’, when you already have this sound in your language as well? The reason is because there are differences in how we pronounce the ‘L’ sound in English.
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/S/ and /Z/ Sounds: Are You A Dipper Or Tipper?
Are you a dipper or tipper for /s/ and /z/ sounds? Learn about tongue placement variations in sibilant production and correcting lateral lisps in adults.
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SLP vs OT vs PT: What’s The Difference?
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational therapy (OT), and Physical therapy (PT) are all types of rehabilitation therapy. Rehabilitation therapy provides assessment and treatment for people to help regain their function whether it be there speech/language, physical, or everyday life skills. Here we will discuss each individual therapy and the similarities and differences between all three professions.
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What Is Vocal Hygiene? and How to Care for your Voice
What is vocal hygiene? Discover essential habits to protect your voice, prevent hoarseness, and maintain healthy voice use for work and daily life.
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Office Expansion Complete
WELL SAID office expansion complete! Learn about new clinical spaces, improved accessibility, and enhanced services for adult speech therapy clients.
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Finally A Formal Introduction – Anna Pasternak, M.Sc.
Meet Anna Pasternak, M.Sc., speech-language pathologist at WELL SAID. Learn about her clinical background, specializations, and approach to adult speech therapy.
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Weekly Home Practice
Why is weekly home practice important? Learn how consistent between-session practice accelerates speech therapy progress and makes changes automatic for adults.
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The Many Faces of T
What are the many faces of /t/? Learn about allophonic variations of the T sound in English—flapping, aspiration, glottalization—for clearer pronunciation.
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Filler Words in Professional Communication: How Speech Therapists in Toronto Help
How do filler words affect professional communication? Learn about um, uh, like—why they occur and speech therapy techniques to reduce verbal fillers.
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