http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:16:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What is an accent?  An accent can be described as the unique way that speech is pronounced by a group of people speaking the same language.  Accents are usually grouped into two categories: regional accents-an example would be people who are from North Carolina often sound different than people from ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=14 Otitis media, an inflammation of the middle ear (behind the eardrum), is one of the most common illnesses of young children.  There are two different types of otitis media. Either one can occur in one or both ears. Acute otits media, also called an ear infection, is an infection of ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=13  Here are five tips to help you control your presentation anxieties and make those annoying butterflies flutter fly away:   It's okay to be nervous. Even seasoned speakers and presenters still get nervous before speaking. Being nervous means you care about giving a good presentation. Your nervousness produces adrenaline which helps you think faster, speak more ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=12 Are you aware of the impact your speech has on your career? Career and personal success depends on the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. If you're a professional seeking career advancement, speech coaching can help you improve your social and professional confidence and effectiveness.  Five ways speech coaching can help you in moving  ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=11  Do you want to make a great first impression? Do you want to talk with your spouse or friend about your feelings?  Do you want to pitch a new idea to your boss?  You know how to communicate.  After all, you have been communicating with people for years.  However, you ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=9  What do a teacher, coach, preacher, radio announcer and an aspiring singer have in common? They all rely on their voices to do their jobs.  And for those of us not at the head of the class, on the sideline, or behind the microphone, we typically have not given our ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=8  Children develop important speech and language skills through playing with various toys. So what are the best toys that help promote language development?  The answer is simple-you can use ANY toy to promote language development in children.  The key to promoting language development lies, not in having the right toy, ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=7     A recent survey stated that more people fear public speaking than dying!  The thought of speaking in public causes some people real anxiety.  But there are a few things you can do to help make your next presentation a little more bearable. Following the four quick tips below will ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=6  As a parent, I'm sure you are very interested in ensuring that your young child learns and develop to his or her fullest potential.  But with your busy schedule, it is often difficult to set aside special time to teach important, developmental skills.  Don't worry, it's easy to turn everyday ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=5   Definition of a StrokeA stroke is when a clogged or burst artery interrupts blood flow to the brain. This interruption of blood flow deprives the brain of needed oxygen and causes the affected brain cells to die. When brain cells die, function of the body parts they control is ... http://askthespeechtherapist.com/blog2/?p=4