There is often confusion surrounding the concepts of cognitive decline, with the terms Dementia and Alzheimer’s frequently being used incorrectly. This piece serves as a contribution to the series investigating neurodegenerative conditions from the perspective and scope of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Read MoreGenerally, when we speak, our pitch rises and falls. The term used for this rising and falling of pitch is called intonation. Intonation is a very useful feature in speech, and we will further read about the types, uses and the implications of intonation in speaking.
Read MoreSometimes when communicating with others whether the situation is stressful or not, we should always be mindful if there is any tension in our bodies. Tension can lead us to speak more quickly, more quietly, or take away from speaking clearly. When the body becomes tense, this can take away power to our voice as some of the muscles for speech will not be working efficiently to produce voice.
Read MoreThis introduction piece serves as a brief overview of neurodegenerative conditions. It is part of a series that will investigate specific neurodegenerative conditions in greater detail.
Read MoreProfessional voice users are people whose voice is essential for their jobs. Professional voice users include singers, teachers, speech language pathologists, actors, broadcast personalities, clergy and salespeople. Unlike other professionals who can do certain modifications to not use their voice and function adequately, professional voice users need to use their voice to perform their job requirements
Recently aphasia has been brought into the limelight since Bruce Willis’s diagnosis with aphasia. Thousands of people are diagnosed every year with aphasia, though now more people are researching and learning about this disorder. So, what actually is Aphasia? Aphasia is a communication disorder that some people develop due to stroke, brain injury, brain tumor and sometimes dementia.
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