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The month of May is when we celebrate our communication skills and the healthcare professionals that treat them. It is also when we advocate for changes to improve the lives of people with communication disorders. Click to learn more.

The Art Of Concision

Concision is the act of being concise. While some individuals may mistake frequent and verbose speakers as good communicators, these two are of a completely different nature.

From Vocalist To Pathologist - Laura Janzen, M.H.Sc.

My name is Laura Janzen and I am a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). I am thrilled to be joining the amazing group of clinicians here at Well Said and would love to tell you all a bit about me!

Liana HewApril 22, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, weekly, practice, treatment, laura janzen, CASLPO, speech, adult

What Is Vocal Hygiene?

Vocal hygiene is used to describe appropriate maintenance for a healthy voice. There are many different ways one can maintain vocal hygiene by following these practices:

Liana HewApril 8, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, adult, communication, conversation, speech, communication skills, voice therapy, voice, anna pasternak, vocal damage, vocal fatigue, healthy voice, public speaking, presentations

Flow And Vibration

Did you know that sound at its core is vibrations? This is one of the reasons why your voice seems louder to yourself than it is to others.

Liana HewApril 1, 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, resonance, voice training, voice quality, flow phonation

Communicating Effectively With Video Conferencing

A lot of people are learning this skill now, but don’t worry! If you are a good communicator, the new medium won’t ruin your skillset.

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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