Are You Having Difficulty With The ‘L’ Sound?

Often I have a lot of clients telling me that they are having difficulties with the ‘L’ sound. So why is it so hard to say the ‘L’ in words in English such as ‘ball’, when you already have this sound in your language as well? The reason is because there are differences in how we pronounce the ‘L’ sound in English.

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Am I Getting Enough Practice In?

In addition, with lockdowns and restricted movement and social interaction for many folks working at home, many of us are having a difficult time holding ourselves accountable to the things we want to do. This article addresses how to tell if your practice habits are working for you or against you.

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Masked Messenger - Communicate Clearly During Covid-19

Wearing a mask muffles the sounds of speech and can make higher pitched voices difficult to understand. Additionally, face coverings remove our ability to get visual cues from lip movements and facial expressions, which are very helpful for understanding speech. So how can you project your message clearly while still protecting your health?

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/S/ and /Z/ Sounds: Are You A Dipper Or Tipper?

As a Speech Pathologist working in an adult clinic, I often get asked what the difference is between a psychologist, psychotherapist and psychiatrist. In order to find and pick the right person to see, you have to have a good understanding of what each profession does.

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