On Sunday, October 4th, Well Said hosted an event called Dating on the Spectrum, which gathered individuals on the spectrum between ages 20-35 to allow them an opportunity to meet. Here are some tips that were shared with the participants, most of which are useful reminders for any person who are interested in speaking with a specific person.

AdminOctober 21, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, communication, couple, social skills, communication coach, dain hong, relationship, casual conversation, social, making friends, conversation, dating, introductions, small talk

Guilt, Shame, and Communication

Our intentions may be to communicate well, but when it comes to difficult topics, sometimes feelings take over and make things much more difficult.

AdminOctober 14, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, megan smith, social skills, communication coach, communication consultant, professional, confidence, work environment, assertive communication, feelings

SLP vs OT vs PT: What’s The Difference?

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational therapy (OT), and Physical therapy (PT) are all types of rehabilitation therapy. Rehabilitation therapy provides assessment and treatment for people to help regain their function whether it be there speech/language, physical, or everyday life skills. Here we will discuss each individual therapy and the similarities and differences between all three professions.

AdminOctober 7, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, anna pasternak, services, therapist, speech therapy, rehabilitation

Principles Of Persuasive Communication

Whether you’re convincing your child to eat their vegetables or selling a product to a potential client, persuasive communication is an essential skill for influencing those around you. To become an effective persuasive communicator, the following 6 principles of persuasion can guide you on your next sales call or dinner debate with the kids.

AdminSeptember 30, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, communication, laura janzen, communication skills, assertive communication, social skills, persuasive, debate, techniques, principles, persuade

Self-Disclosure

While the fear of judgement and rejection may convince us to withhold the observations, thoughts, feelings, and needs that arise within us, here are the benefits of self-disclosure.

AdminSeptember 23, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, communication, couple, social skills, communication coach, dain hong, work environment, professional communication, relationship, self, disclosure, casual conversation

Top 5 Best And Worst Small Talk Topics

We’ve all experienced the awkward interactions and painfully long silences that occur when small talk goes wrong. So how can you master the art of chit chat and feel confident entering your next casual conversation? Let’s begin by exploring what exactly is small talk.

AdminSeptember 9, 2020Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, communication, laura janzen, communication skills, anxiety, assertive communication, friendship, casual conversation, small talk, social skills

Nov 13, 2024

The History Of Stuttering: An Overview

Stuttering or stammering is a fluency disorder where there are repetitions, blocks or prolongations during speech. In this article, we will go through how stuttering was perceived and treated during different eras and periods.

Nov 6, 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives From A Neurodiversity-Affirming SLP Part 1

This article series will aim to address the adult experience of living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and its impact on social and professional interactions, communication, learning, and behavior. Further articles in this series will outline accommodations and supports available through WellSaid.

Oct 30, 2024

Power Of Self-Disclosure: Enhance Communication In The Workplace And Personal Life

In this article, we’ll explore how self-disclosure can be effectively utilized in both workplace and personal contexts, its benefits, and some best practices to ensure it enhances rather than hinders communication.

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