Cancer is defined as a genetic disease whereby uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body occurs, which may spread to other parts of the body. This piece is a contribution to the series investigating neurodegenerative conditions from the perspective and scope of a Speech-Language Pathologist, with a look at brain, neck, and head cancer.
Read MoreAfter working with adults full-time with Well Said, I’ve had the opportunity to help with many speech and language concerns, as well as learn from my clients the issues and obstacles they face in their professional and daily lives. This has allowed me to shape my approach to speech therapy and build my own ‘speech therapist superpower’; the key to my personal style of working with clients.
Read MoreBreathing is the fundamental part of life as it allows us to live. Not only is it essential to survive but it also plays a fundamental role in speech production. Breathing while speaking is so important as it is the basis for using our voice.
Read MoreAt WELL SAID, we converse with many clients who are seeking communication improvements for a variety of professional communication concerns. Often, clients do not expect to be able to target these concerns in a speech therapy appointment as it does not appear to be traditionally thought of as something a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can work on. However, SLPs can be some of the best individuals to target these areas as we are so focused on communication in a holistic sense, with training on the physiology of the subsystems of speech.
Read MoreIt has been observed that most people with stuttering seem to be anxious about their speech. They generally try to avoid speaking or speaking situations as such. This anxiety is mostly due to the fear of stuttering in front of someone and the fear of being judged by that person. The more the listener is a stranger the more the speaker gets anxious.
Read MoreParkinsonism, is used as a general term referring to a set of neurological disorders that cause movement problems similar to those seen in Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, slow movement and stiffness. Parkinson’s disease is the most common cause of parkinsonism.
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