Posts tagged Jesse Nerenberg
What Kinds Of Speech Sounds Do We Make In English? Understanding Consonants

Understanding consonants is essential to improving speech clarity, especially if you're working on specific speech goals in therapy. In this blog post, I’ll explain the different types of consonants we produce in English and why knowing about them can help you, whether you’re an adult refining articulation errors, working on an accent or just trying to speak more clearly.

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Finding Your Flow In Speech Therapy: How Everything Works Together

When most people think of speech, they often consider the words we use, the meaning behind them, and how they help us connect with others. However, speech is more than just language; it’s a complex motor activity. Whether a client is looking to work on their fluency, enunciation, voice, accent, or articulation, it is important to remember that how we sound is, at least in part, a result of a motor process and the motor pathways that are activated when we speak.

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Speech As A Motor Activity

When most people think of speech, they often consider the words we use, the meaning behind them, and how they help us connect with others. However, speech is more than just language; it’s a complex motor activity. Whether a client is looking to work on their fluency, enunciation, voice, accent, or articulation, it is important to remember that how we sound is, at least in part, a result of a motor process and the motor pathways that are activated when we speak.

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The Power Of Straw Phonation: Exploring SOVT Exercises

The technique of straw phonation has gained considerable attention for its effectiveness and simplicity. This technique is part of a broader category known as Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) exercises. Both speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and vocal coaches use the technique to help clients improve resonance and vocal health.

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Overcoming Stage Fright: Insights from Speech-Language Pathology

Stage fright, or performance anxiety, is a common phenomenon experienced by many individuals when speaking or performing in front of an audience. As speech-language pathologists (SLPs) at Well Said, we can play a crucial role in helping individuals overcome anxiety and develop confidence in their communication skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore stage fright from an SLP perspective and discuss strategies to overcome it.

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Hydration And Harmony: How Drinking Water Benefits Your Voice

We 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.

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