Posts tagged laura janzen

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

The Dos And Don'ts Of Vocal Hygiene

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

Apr 16, 2025

Bilingualism And The Better Brain

A constant perspective I hear from bilingual individuals, particularly those whose first language isn’t English, is that they feel inferior. That having an accent and speaking another language puts them at a disadvantage for building connection, respect and growth as communicators both personally and professionally.

This article will demonstrate why that is not true. It will demonstrate that you as a multilingual speaker are at an advantage - even when it doesn’t feel like it. In this article, the term bilingualism will be used to embody both multilingualism and bilingualism.

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.

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