by Ann | Aug 11, 2020 | accent modification, corporate communication, distance learning, speech therapy, telecommunication, telepractice
If someone asked you five years ago, where you would be right now, the answer would probably be much different than our current reality. Five months ago, we were sent home from our workplaces and asked to redesign our lives and professions within the confines of our...
by Ann | Aug 7, 2020 | General, Transgender, Voice
In a world we never expected, we cover our faces when we go out. How does that affect communication? It is definitely an obstacle. There are many aspects of non-verbal communication (or pragmatics) that enhance our ability to understand others. For so long, as...
by Ann | May 16, 2019 | Voice
How does an accent influence an individual and their communication? According to the American Speech and Hearing Association, an accent is the unique way that groups of people who speak the same language sound. They can be regional or national. You can travel a short...
by Ann | May 7, 2019 | General
Telepractice was approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as an appropriate method of service delivery in 2005. The following outlines ASHA’s position statement: “telepractice is an appropriate model of service delivery for the...
by Ann | Apr 17, 2018 | Transgender, Voice
If you are in transition, you may want your voice to match your identity. Many do not notice the finer attributes of voice which not only carry meaning when we speak, but also reflect your gender identity Voice and communication therapy can and will help make these...
by Ann | Feb 24, 2018 | General
I feel very passionately about the job I have as a speech pathologist. It is a privilege to give voice, power, and clarity to the individuals I work with. I understand there are many factors that go into choosing to pursue vocal modulation when in transition. It is an...
