Pitch is a component of voice that determines how high or low it sounds. It is an important feature that determines a voice. Generally, a feminine voice has a higher pitch and a masculine voice has a lower pitch. The pitch of a voice is determined by a number of factors which are: the size of the vocal folds, the size of the larynx, the muscles of the larynx and the number of times vocal folds vibrate while producing voice.
Read MoreIn this article, Part 3, we will investigate direct ways ADHD may impact communication, strategies to reduce these challenges and how a Speech-Language Pathologist can support you.
Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced office environment, effective communication is crucial for success. Whether you’re crafting an email, giving a presentation, or participating in a meeting, the words you choose can significantly impact how your message is received. Professional phrases—those carefully constructed expressions that convey clarity, respect, and professionalism play a vital role in workplace communication.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreFluency disorder can be defined as “an interruption in the flow of speaking characterized by atypical rate, rhythm and disfluencies (eg. Repetitions of sounds, syllables, words and phrases; sound prolongations and blocks), which may also be accompanied by excessive tension, speaking avoidance, struggle behaviours and secondary mannerisms” (ASHA, 1993).
Read MoreThis article will navigate through a possible day experienced by someone with ADHD. Throughout the excerpt you'll learn about the specific personal challenges and barriers to communication as well as evidence based education to provide rationale for why and where ADHD behaviors show up in life.
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