A Speech-Language Pathology Practice
When someone is not clearly understood, it is left to the listener to ask for clarification. In a one on one conversation, this is not difficult and asking, “What did you say” may be inconvenient, but most are willing. Nothing is lost. However, when speaking in front of a group, relying on the listener request …
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Do you ever get the feeling people are not understanding what you are saying? What are some of the signs that this is happening to you? You are talking, but instead of people commenting, they are shaking their head with a stiff smile on their face as if they are agreeing. Another sign is no …
Today a student asked me why he had to take college preparatory classes when he wanted to become an auto mechanic. It was hard to explain to him how adults have decided that every child has to be college bound even if their strengths lie in another direction. This student knew that he needed hands …
I recognize that blogging is a challenge for me, not because I don’t have ideas. No, it’s a challenge because writing for me requires some passion and time. However, I realize there is so much to say about working with people that struggle with communication. I am going to link my blogging to my twittering, …