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Self-Paced Learning vs. Speech Therapy: How to Know When You Need a Professional

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Today’s world offers endless online resources to improve communication. From YouTube tutorials to self-guided apps, many adults try to enhance their speech, voice, or confidence independently. These tools can be helpful, but they also have limitations. At Arbutus Speech Therapy, we regularly work with adults across British Columbia who have tried self-paced learning but reached […]

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Mastering Leadership Presence: A Speech-Language Pathologist’s Guide to Executive Communication

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Leadership is about more than expertise. It is about how you carry yourself, how you sound, and how effectively you engage others. Whether you are leading a team meeting, delivering a high-stakes presentation, or representing your organization in the community, your communication skills directly influence how others perceive your authority, confidence, and credibility. Many professionals

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Speech Therapy for Professionals: Elevate Your Communication Skills at Work

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In today’s fast-paced and demanding workplace, effective communication is one of the most valuable skills you can have. Whether you’re leading a meeting, pitching an idea, or simply making your thoughts clear, good communication helps you connect and succeed. For many professionals—especially those with speech or language challenges—speaking confidently at work can be intimidating. Meet

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What is Dysarthria?

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What is dysarthria? Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that occurs when the muscles used for speaking are weakened or impaired by neurological damage or disease. It can affect speech clarity, volume, rate, and voice quality. A Speech-Language Pathologist can assess and support people with dysarthria to improve their communication. Dysarthria is a motor speech

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4 Ways a Speech Therapist Can Help You Improve Your Public Speaking

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Improving your public speaking skills can be a valuable investment in your personal and professional life. Whether you are giving a presentation at work, delivering a toast at a wedding, or speaking to a group for any other reason, the ability to speak clearly, confidently, and effectively can help you make a strong impression and

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What is ‘Neurodiversity?’

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You might have heard the term “neurodiversity” and wondered what it means. The word captures the full range of neurological variation in the human population: different neurological conditions, developmental differences, and learning styles. Neurodiversity advances the idea that these variations should be appreciated and acknowledged as a natural part of human diversity. Neurodiversity is not

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What is AAC? A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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Do you have a family member who is unable to communicate their needs verbally? If so, you might have heard the term AAC or Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC is a combination of systems and strategies that replace or supplement speech. In this guide, we will be discussing some of the most common questions about

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What is Professional Communication? 5 Things to Know

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Professional communication services are for working professionals who have specific goals related to their communication at work, such as presentation skills, running meetings, negotiating, and interviewing skills. Read on to find out more about Professional Communication. #1 – Employers value Communication in new hires above almost anything else According to a GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey

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