Devin Fisher, CCC-SLP

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...

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...

How to

Improve Your Clarity of Speech

If you mumble a lot when speaking or find that people don't understand a lot of what you are saying, you can take steps to improve your clarity of speech. Whether you have to give a speech, have a job that requires you s...

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

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...

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

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

Talk with a Lisp

If you have a lisp, you might have trouble saying the sounds /s/ and /z/. That can be frustrating, especially if it affects your self-esteem. Luckily, though, there are a few tricks you can use to help improve your pronu...

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

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...

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

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

Study Pathology

Pathology is an essential topic of study for anyone who wants to practice medicine. But because pathology is diagnosing conditions or diseases, you need to memorize a lot of information to do it well. Break down your stu...

How to

Treat Dyslexia

Figuring out how to best treat dyslexia can be frustrating and scary, whether it’s you dealing with it or someone you know. Although there is no cure for dyslexia, there are lots of ways to address it. If you’re a pa...

Starting a Career as an Audiologist (Plus Salary and Job Outlook)

You don't have to go to medical school to become an audiologist If you love working with sound and want to help people get the most out of their hearing, maybe you would enjoy a career as an audiologist! These healthcare...