Jesse Nerenberg, B.F.A. (H), M.H.Sc. (S-LP), Reg. CASLPO

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Do You Have a Lisp?

There are several ways to produce an S, and small differences in tongue position or airflow can change the way it sounds. For adults, the more useful question is often not “Do I have a lisp?” but “Do I like the way my S sounds?” If the answer is no, speech therapy can help.

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Is It Clear Speech or Is It Accent Expansion?

For many adults seeking speech therapy, the goal is to communicate more clearly. I will often hear a new client tell me something along the lines of: “People keep asking me to repeat myself at work” or “People say they have difficulty understanding me.” Very often, these clients may speak English as a second or third (or even fourth or fifth) language. Some of them are quick to claim that their accent when speaking English is what is causing the breakdown. Sometimes this may be true. But is that always the case?

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Why Practice Matters in Speech Therapy

When people begin speech therapy, they often assume that most of the progress will happen during the actual appointments. On the surface, this makes sense. Therapy sessions are where new strategies are introduced and practiced and skills are demonstrated. Yet one of the most important truths about speech therapy is that meaningful change rarely happens because of the hour spent in the session. Instead, lasting improvement and change is built through the moments of practice that happen between sessions.

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What I’ve Learned About Stuttering From My Clients

When people come to speech therapy for stuttering, they often expect that I will teach them something entirely new about speaking. They imagine techniques or exercises that will finally fix what feels broken. And yes, absolutely therapy involves learning new skills (like gentle onset, or reduced articulatory pressure, etc.). But after years of working with adults who stutter, I have come to realize something important. I am also learning from my clients as much as they may be from me.

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Making and Maintaining Social Conversations: A Guide for Adults

Social conversations are more than exchanging information or asking questions. Conversations are about connecting with another human being, sharing experiences, and creating moments of mutual enjoyment. Understanding the purpose and flow of social conversations can help anyone feel more confident, comfortable and engaged with those around them.

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Is Mark Carney a Good Speaker? Examining his Speech at Davos

Many people think strong public speaking is about sounding confident, using big words, or having impressive ideas. Those things can help, but they are not the full story. Truly effective speakers combine what they say with how they say it. Their delivery supports their message, making their ideas easier to understand and more memorable. A great real-world example is Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026.

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What’s with RFK Jr’s Voice? A Look at Spasmodic Dysphonia

When a public figure exhibits a distinct manner of speaking, it often brings a rare moment of public awareness to voice disorders. In RFK Jr’s case, he has publicly stated that his voice issues are due to a condition called spasmodic dysphonia (SD). I thought it might be helpful to use this post to explain what that is and what we know about managing this complex neurological condition.

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