With summer upon us, it's an ideal time to explore strategies for continuing our professional goals even with the well-needed vacations and relaxation. In this post, I'll delve into some evidence-based approaches to help you make the most of your summer while continuing self-improvement.
Read MoreSpeech-language therapy can support a diverse set of skills for anyone, across the lifespan. The following article will outline the basics of speech and language therapy, areas and methods of intervention and signs or symptoms that may prompt a speech-language therapy visit.
Read MoreThe meaning of resonance in physics, in very simple terms, is the maximum vibration of a body due to an external force. The resonance in voice is called vocal resonance. The characteristics of voice changes based on the changes in resonances in resonating cavities. We will further discuss the various resonance cavities and their effects on voice.
Read MoreWe all use our voices as we navigate our day-to-day lives, but some of us use them more than others. I usually refer to these folks as 'professional voice users' or 'heavy voice users'. Just as an elite athlete needs to take care of their muscles, a heavy voice user needs to pay special attention to the care of their voice.
Read MorePart 1 of this series reviewed what artificial intelligence (AI) is and a broad overview of its role in speech and language therapy. This entry will focus on how specific populations can optimize on AI and how AI can be incorporated throughout the client life-cycle. To note, here at WELL SAID, we do not offer a specific artificial intelligence program such as Jessica. However we do intentionally aim to optimize on the artificial intelligence systems that you may already be interacting with on a daily basis.
Read MoreIn the realm of communication, words often take centre stage. But beneath the surface of spoken language lies a powerful and sometimes overlooked form of expression: body language. In this blog post, we will dive into the significance of body language in communication and explore how learning more about its nuances can enhance interpersonal interactions.
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