Posts by Melissa James

The Social Networker: Tips for Managing Friendships

Managing an active social life on top of a job and personal responsibilities can be exhausting. This blog provides tips that will allow you to feel more comfortable to prioritize yourself sometimes.

Melissa JamesJanuary 12, 2018Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, social skills, social, friendships, friendship pyramid, social network, mental health

5 Tips for More Effective Workplace Communication

Since communication skills are important for any career-related goals, we're sharing some strategies for effective professional communication.

Melissa JamesJanuary 11, 2018Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, professional, professional communication, effective workplace

The Truth About Accent Modification

While there are scams out there, we know the realistic way to make changes to an accent.

Melissa JamesDecember 13, 2017Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, accent, accent modification, accent specialist

Can You Change Your Accent?

This blog post addresses: What is an accent? What is the difference between accent modification and accent reduction? What is involved in the assessment? Why Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapy? We also feature Daniel Boyle's own linguistic background and philosophies when working with accents.

Melissa JamesNovember 17, 2017Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, accent, accent modification, accent specialist

What is Voice Therapy?

This blog posts addresses frequently asked questions, beginning with "what is voice therapy?" and who can benefit. Many people are motivated to change and improve their voice. Perhaps you're someone who uses their voice a lot for work (a teacher, lawyer, or yoga instructor, for example). Maybe you'd like to sound more authoritative, more mature. Read on to learn how voice therapy can help you to improve your communication.

Melissa JamesNovember 9, 2017Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, voice, voice therapy, voice therapist

Understanding Stuttering and the Humans Living With It

This blog post is helpful for both people who stutter and people who are interested in supporting someone who stutters. Many FAQs are addressed and elaborated upon.

Melissa JamesOctober 19, 2017Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech, speech-language pathologist, stuttering, stutter, speech therapist, speech teacher

Mar 26, 2025

Challenges In Verbal Communication In People With Congenital Hearing Loss

Congenital hearing loss means hearing loss that is present at birth. This causes difficulties in speaking and in understanding speech. If not treated adequately, children with congenital hearing loss often have inadequate speech and language skills which might persist into adulthood.

Mar 19, 2025

Understanding Emotions Through Facial Expressions

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Well Said, I sometimes work with clients on social communication skills, including the ability to recognize and interpret emotions. One of the most powerful tools we have for understanding how others feel is their facial expressions. The face is a window into emotions, and learning to read it can improve your relationships, communication, and empathy. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the work of Dr. Paul Ekman, a pioneer in the study of emotions and facial expressions.

Mar 5, 2025

Apraxia Of Speech In Adults - Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

Apraxia is a neurological condition, where a person is unable to do a task intentionally, even though they do not have any muscle weakness or incoordination. Apraxia is caused due to damage in the areas of the brain that are responsible for motor planning and motor execution. Because of this, people with Apraxia find it difficult to perform a task when instructed.

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