Gender-Affirming Voice and Communication Training

Regardless of gender identity, our communication is an intimate and unique expression of ourselves to others. Voice and communication are reflections of our identity as much as physicality and visual presentation. As a result, regardless of where a person is in their personal journey of self expression, the feeling that their voice or communication is not authentically theirs can be disassociating and isolating.

A speech-language pathologist works with a person to support their expression of their authentic Self. At TASC, the goal of identity-affirming voice and communication training, is not to confine to societal norms or limitations of gender expression, but to collaborate and find a voice and communicative expression that truly reflects the Self they know.

Possible areas for training include (but are not limited to):

• Speaking pitch modification

• Voice quality

• Projection

• Breath support for speech

• Expression through choice of language

• Inflection and other speaking patterns

• Non-verbal communication

At TASC, we maintain a relationship with the LGBTQ+ community of Toronto, and have received specialized training to assure the services we provide to our transgender and non-binary clients are respectful and current. If you have questions about how we can support your voice or communication goals, contact us for more information or book your initial consultation with our speech-language pathologist, Jordan Scholl.