Devin Fisher, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
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How to
Remove Hair from Your Throat
If you can't seem to get rid of the uncomfortable feeling that you have a hair stuck in your throat, there are a few tricks you can try. You can safely swallow a few hairs or eat soft mouthfuls of food to dislodge the ha...
Esophageal Blockage: Signs, Causes & Treatment
Esophageal blockages can be really uncomfortable, and leave you with a painful feeling in your throat or chest. Don’t worry. We’re here to answer all your questions, so you can feel better as soon as possible.
How to
Speak Clearly
Speaking clearly and effectively can make it much easier to communicate ideas accurately. You'll need to slow down your speech, enunciate each syllable, and practice your diction. Take the time to practice speaking, and ...
How to
Pronounce R's
Many people cannot pronounce the "r" sound in the English language. It is a common issue with children learning to speak, and also affects many adults; in fact, many speech therapists say that the "r" sound is the hardes...
Stop Stammering: Easy-to-Follow Tips and Tricks to Smooth Your Speech
Expert tips to control your stutter and build your confidenceNot being able to get your words out properly can wreak havoc on your self-esteem. Just know that you're not alone—more than 80 million people worldwide stam...
How to
Say the Letter S (for People Who Have Lisps)
Speech therapists tend to avoid the word "lisp," but the term is widely used for speech patterns that do not produce a clear ''s'' sound. Several types of speech impediments can cause this problem, but they can be divide...
How to
Cope With Having a Lisp
A lisp is a speech impediment that can make it difficult for you to pronounce certain words. Having a lisp can be challenging, as you may feel self-conscious when you talk, especially in front of others. To cope with a l...
How to
Get Rid of a Speech Disorder
Many people feel insecure about their speech impediments, whether they're dealing with a lisp or an inability to articulate words. Although it may not seem like it—particularly if you have been dealing with this proble...
How to
Test for Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes it hard for your brain to connect letters and words with the sounds they make. Although dealing with dyslexia can be frustrating, you can still excel at school or work ...
How to
Teach Letter Sounds
Teaching letter sounds is an important step in preparing your child to read. Make or buy alphabet cards, download fun apps, and schedule your lessons to prepare. Introduce letter that occur in simple words first, as well...
How to
Use Kaufman Cards
For kids with childhood speech apraxia and other motor speech disorders, sounding out certain words, syllables, and sounds can be difficult. While there are a variety of therapeutic practices that can help them, Kaufman ...
How to
Teach English Conversation
Conversational English can be difficult for anyone to learn, so teaching it can be a challenge! The main goals in a conversational English class are to encourage learners to build vocabulary and practice speaking as much...
