Understanding Emotions Through Facial Expressions
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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AdminWell Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech teacher, speech therapist, Jesse Nerenberg, social skills
Apraxia Of Speech In Adults - Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment
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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AdminWell Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech teacher, speech therapist, Roselyn Mathew, voice therapy
Understanding and Mastering English Vowel Sounds
Understanding and Mastering English Vowel Sounds

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Well Said, I’ve had the privilege of working with many individuals who are navigating the journey of accent modification. Whether you’re learning English as a second language and are new to Canada, refining your pronunciation for professional reasons, or simply wanting to feel more confident in your speech, I want to start by saying this (as I say to all accent clients): No one should ever feel ashamed of their accent (every has one after all, no matter your linguistic background).

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AdminWell Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech teacher, speech therapist, Jesse Nerenberg, accent modification