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Improper speaking techniques and vocally damaging behaviours can lead to both temporary and permanent vocal damage. The first step to protecting your voice, is understanding how the voice works:

Liana HewMarch 18, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, adult, communication, conversation, speech, breathing, voice quality, articulation, laura janzen, vocal damage, vocal fatigue, phonation, rest, speaking, public speaking

Saying Goodbye To Our S-LP Students

Working with them has been a blast – and keep your eyes open for more in the future!

Office Expansion Complete

For those of you who have been coming into the downtown main location in the last few months, you may have noticed some big changes going around in the clinic. We have recently been going through an office expansion for the last few months. Renovations are now complete and we are finally pleased to offer three new office spaces for our wonderful clients to enjoy.

Liana HewFebruary 26, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, adult, speech, anna pasternak, consistent, speech therapy clinic, expansion

Vocal Fry: Are You Frying?

While the term vocal fry may be new, you have definitely heard it in action. Vocal, or glottal, fry is a register of voice that sounds low in pitch, creaky, and breathy.

Liana HewFebruary 19, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, adult, communication, conversation, speech, dain hong, communication skills, voice therapy, voice, vocal fry, glottal fry

Finally A Formal Introduction - Anna Pasternak, M.Sc.

My name is Anna Pasternak and I am a registered Speech Language Pathologist (CASLPO) who has been working at Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapy since October 2019.

Liana HewFebruary 5, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, adult, speech, anna pasternak, weekly, practice, consistent, CASLPO, treatment

Introducing Another S-LP Student Clinician: Jennifer Smith

Click to learn more about another University of Toronto student working with us in January and February 2020.

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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