Everyday Life

An individual may be left unable to verbally communicate for a number of reasons. Having a tube inserted in the throat, having an illness that...

Though most commonly known as a means of communication used by those with hearing loss, sign language is also utilised by individuals with speech...

Speech difficulties range from the relatively well-known (stuttering) to those that are less so (apraxia, aphasia and more). This article discusses...

Speech therapists can work wonders to help people overcome speech and language disorders, so seeing a speech therapist may be a good idea for those...

Unfortunately, a speech difficulty or speech disorder often marks a child out for bullying. This article discusses bullying behaviours, dealing with...

Public speaking is nerve-wracking for most people, and individuals with speech and/or voice disorders may be even less comfortable speaking before a...

Individuals may feel negatively about their speech difficulties or disorders. This article offers advice on boosting self esteem through listening...

Stress does not usually cause speech disorders, but it certainly doesn't help them. From the clarity of speech to the fluency of speech, the tone...

Speech disorders are more common than many individuals believe. In fact, it has been estimated that one in 10 children in the United Kingdom have a...

Cued speech is a system of clarifying speech sounds for those who lipread. Handshapes and the location of the hands help to differentiate consonant...

The voice is a sensitive thing and there are any number of ways that it can be hurt. Damage to any of the speech organs (mouth, throat, vocal chords...