Is wetter always better? Hydration in the air we breathe can be valuable for voice health and function. When this humidity is paired with high heat, there are some important considerations to ensure that our bodies and voices continue to function the way we need them to.

In the last four years, we have all been faced with an apparent increase in more deep-rooted and divisive conversations. We explore how re-framing our perspective and approach to communication, regardless of who we are talking to, can help us have the impact we want in our personal and professional lives.

Vocal massage, therapeutic voice massage, laryngeal massage or manual therapy, circumlaryngeal massage- whatever its name, a hands on approach to voice therapy can help support your voice both physically and functionally.

It has always been my mission to make sure Toronto Adult Speech Clinic a safe space that is synonymous with authenticity. I sat down recently with my friend Chris Fischer, who has decided to use their unique skill set and personal experiences to create a space for authentic expression through singing. They have written an open letter to introduce you to the space they are carving out for individuals on the gender spectrum called Vocal Validation.

Nearly half of teachers report experiencing challenges with their voice over the course of their careers. When you add a mask into the mix, voice quality and projection in a classroom becomes even more challenging. So we’ve compiled some tips to help teachers keep their voices safe and healthy all year long.

Meet our new SLP: Eytan Barak. We know it can be challenging to feel comfortable working with someone on something as intimate as your communication- especially in this current virtual care climate- So we want to help you get to know who you’ll be working with. Find out more about Eytan in this brief interview.

Are you ready to rise to the next level in your professional and personal life? Good news! Communication is the key and one of the speech-language pathologists at TASC can help. With advanced training in areas of speech, language, voice, cognition, and non-verbal communication- we are ready to help you work on any communication goal you have. Your time to level up is NOW.

The first EVER video blog post from Jordan Scholl, SLP for Toronto Adult Speech Clinic. Learn how to project your voice safely, avoid shouting, and maximize your impact. Great information for fitness professionals, teachers, actors, and anyone else wanting to take command of their voice and their audience.

An increase in “digital” solutions to communication, such as the popular platform Zoom, has resulted in a phenomenon of increased fatigue, now coined as “Zoom Fatigue.” In this post, I break down a recent BBC article and current literature on the topic, and offer strategies so you can combat your own experience with “Zoom Fatigue.”

I have been getting more and more healthcare and retail workers reaching out to me saying they are finding it challenging to communicate clearly through a mask. They are experiencing light-headedness, vocal strain and pain, and increased physical and vocal fatigue throughout the day. Here are some tips to make sure while you care for others, you can also take care of yourself.