Posts tagged speech therapist
The Power Of Emphasis: How It Clarifies Your Message
The Power Of Emphasis: How It Clarifies Your Message

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, articulation
Bilingualism And The Better Brain
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.

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AdminWell Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, Kendra Wormald, accent modification
Challenges In Verbal Communication In People With Congenital Hearing Loss
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.

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AdminWell Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech teacher, speech therapist, Roselyn Mathew, articulation
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