Throat Tension and Vocal Fatigue
What causes throat tension and vocal fatigue? Understand the mechanics of voice strain and learn techniques adults can use to speak effortlessly without pushing.
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Gravitas at Work: Clarity, Calmness and Credibility
What is professional gravitas? Learn how clarity, calmness, and credibility in speech help executives command attention and influence in workplace communication.
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Communicate with Purpose: Grice’s Conversational Maxims
Effective communication doesn’t happen just by luck. There are several unspoken rules that we often unconsciously crave while in conversation. If during a conversation you’ve ever thought, “just get to the point”, “say what you mean” or “this could have been an email”, you’ve spotted these guidelines, or “maxims” at play.
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How Stress Affects Your Voice
How does stress affect your voice? WELL SAID explains the connection between anxiety, tension, and vocal changes—plus techniques to maintain voice under pressure.
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Overall Tone: When Words Aren’t Enough
What is overall tone in communication? Learn how vocal quality, emotion, and nonverbal cues combine to convey meaning beyond words in professional interactions.
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Reframing Conflict As Collaboration
How can you reframe conflict as collaboration? Discover communication approaches that transform workplace disagreements into productive problem-solving conversations.
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Accent Vs. Identity
How are accent and identity connected? Explore the personal, cultural, and professional considerations when thinking about accent modification as an adult.
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Stuttering, Redefined: From Fixing Speech To Honoring The Speaker
How is stuttering being redefined? WELL SAID explores the shift from fixing speech to honoring the speaker—a person-centered approach to fluency therapy.
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Sleep Well, Speak Well
How does sleep affect your voice and speech? Discover the connection between sleep quality, vocal health, and communication performance for adult professionals.
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Not Just For Kids: How Speech Therapy Helps Adults Thrive
Is speech therapy just for kids? Learn how speech therapy helps adults thrive in careers, relationships, and communication—addressing voice, fluency, and articulation.
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Bilingualism And The Better Brain
How does bilingualism affect the brain? Explore the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages and how bilingualism shapes communication and brain health in adults.
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Preparing for Speech-Language Therapy
How do you prepare for speech-language therapy? WELL SAID explains what to expect before your first session and how to set yourself up for success as an adult client.
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Workplace Communication
What makes workplace communication effective? Learn about professional communication skills, common challenges, and strategies for clear workplace interactions.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives From A Neurodiversity-Affirming SLP Part 2
What is a neurodiversity-affirming approach to autism? Part 2: WELL SAID continues exploring strengths-based perspectives on supporting autistic adults.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives From A Neurodiversity-Affirming SLP Part 1
What is a neurodiversity-affirming approach to autism? Part 1: WELL SAID shares perspectives on supporting autistic adults in speech-language pathology.
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ADHD: Perspectives From A Neurodiversity-Affirming SLP – Part 3
How does ADHD affect communication? Part 3: A neurodiversity-affirming SLP discusses executive function, social interaction, and strengths-based support strategies.
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ADHD: Perspectives From A Neurodiversity-Affirming SLP – Part 2
How does ADHD impact adults? Part 2: A neurodiversity-affirming SLP explores communication patterns, challenges, and person-centered support approaches.
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ADHD: Perspectives From A Neurodiversity-Affirming SLP – Part 1
What is a neurodiversity-affirming perspective on ADHD? Part 1: WELL SAID discusses communication, executive function, and strengths-based support for adults with ADHD.
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What to Expect: Initial Consultation
What should you expect in an initial speech therapy consultation? WELL SAID explains the assessment process, questions to ask, and how to prepare for your first visit.
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Speech-Language Therapy: Areas of Service
What areas does speech-language therapy cover for adults? Learn about voice, fluency, articulation, cognitive-communication, and professional communication services.
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Speech Therapy: Part 2
What role does AI play in speech therapy? Part 2: Explore emerging applications, benefits, limitations, and the future of artificial intelligence in communication treatment.
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The Value of a Collaborative Approach
What is the value of a collaborative approach in speech therapy? Learn how partnership between clinician and client drives better outcomes for adult communication goals.
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Speech Therapy
What is the role of artificial intelligence in speech therapy? Learn about AI applications in assessment, practice tools, and how technology supports communication treatment.
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How To Build Habits
How do you build habits in speech therapy? Learn about habit formation, consistent practice, and strategies to make communication changes stick long-term.
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Dysphagia And Other Hard To Swallow Truths
What is dysphagia? Learn hard-to-swallow truths about swallowing difficulties in adults—causes, assessment, treatment, and impact on quality of life.
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Chairing A Meeting: Communication Considerations
What communication skills are needed for chairing meetings? Learn about facilitation techniques, managing discussions, and leadership communication for effective meetings.
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Bridging the Gap: Mental Health & Speech-Language Pathology
How do mental health and speech-language pathology intersect? Learn about the connection between anxiety, depression, and communication—and holistic treatment approaches.
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The Silent Communicator: Body Language In The Virtual Realm
How does body language work in virtual communication? Learn about nonverbal cues on video calls and adapting your silent communication for the virtual realm.
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Multiple Sclerosis, From The Scope Of An SLP
How does multiple sclerosis affect speech? A speech-language pathology perspective on communication challenges in MS—dysarthria, cognition, and swallowing.
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Brain And Head And Neck Cancer From The Scope Of An SLP
How do brain, head, and neck cancer affect speech? An SLP perspective on communication and swallowing challenges for adult cancer patients and survivors.
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Parkinson’s Disease From The Scope Of An SLP
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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Alzheimer’s Disease From The Scope Of An SLP
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.
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Neurodegenerative Conditions and Communication
How do neurodegenerative conditions affect communication? Learn about progressive disorders like ALS, Parkinson’s, and dementia—communication changes and support strategies.
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Seeing The Value Of Eye Contact
What is the value of eye contact in communication? Learn how eye contact builds connection, conveys confidence, and enhances professional and personal interactions.
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Communication and Authority
How do communication and authority connect? Learn how vocal presence, word choice, and speaking style establish credibility and leadership in professional settings.
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CBT in Speech, social and/or Voice Therapy
How is CBT used in speech and voice therapy? Learn about cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques for managing communication anxiety, voice disorders, and stuttering.
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Finding The Words And Getting Them Out
Struggling with finding words and getting them out? Learn about word retrieval difficulties, expressive language challenges, and strategies to improve communication flow.
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Transitioning Back To the Workplace
How do you transition back to the workplace with communication confidence? Learn strategies for professional re-entry, voice stamina, and workplace communication after therapy.
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Back To School Challenges
What back-to-school challenges affect adult learners? Learn about communication skills for returning to education, academic language, and presentation confidence.
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Concussion And Communication
How does concussion affect communication? Learn about cognitive-communication changes after mild traumatic brain injury and strategies for recovery in adults.
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The Role Emotion Plays On Communication And Professional Development
What role does emotion play in communication? Learn how emotional regulation, expression, and awareness affect professional development and workplace interaction.
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