Speech-Language Pathology and Concussion
Speech-Language Pathology and Concussion Jeanette Podolsky Speech-language Pathologist BA (Speech & Hearing Therapy) Wits. Reg CASLPO Mary (not an actual client) is a grade 12 honours student who was involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in October 2017. Prior to the accident, she was planning on starting university in September 2018 to pursue a […]
Understanding Changes in Behaviour and Communication Style Following a Brain Injury
The brain is an intricate part of our body, which controls our communication, our thinking, our movements, our moods and our senses. Understanding the complex and delicate interplay of the different parts of the brain can be quite challenging, especially for those of us who are not closely associated with medical disciplines. Understanding and treating […]
Tips for Building Small Talk, Social, and Communication Skills
Think back to a recent cocktail party you attended with distant relatives or unfamiliar co-workers in a new job setting…did you dread getting ready for the event? Did you feel awkward trying to start a conversation with your distant Aunt? Did you feel your heart pounding faster and harder as your new boss approached? Welcome […]