Speech Therapy

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Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

Aug 6, 20224 min read

What is Voice Therapy?

If I had a nickel for every time I heard a new patient say, “My ENT said I needed speech therapy, but I have no idea why I’m here—my...

Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

May 4, 20223 min read

The Speech Umbrella

It’s May, which means it’s Better Speech and Hearing Month! Last year I made a little social media post of a “speech umbrella” visual to...

Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

May 4, 20215 min read

5 Voice Tips Every Teacher Should Know

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to dedicate a blog post to the inspiring, compassionate, and caring educators in our...

Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

Apr 1, 20212 min read

Sound Your Best, Inside and Out

We hear a lot about "being your best self," and "living your best life." The concept of "self-work" has become a growing staple of our...

Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

Mar 22, 20215 min read

How To Prepare For Your ENT Voice Evaluation

So, you’ve finally decided to set up an ENT appointment to get a voice evaluation—congratulations! Suddenly, you get that pit in your...

Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

Mar 22, 20216 min read

Laryngologist vs. Otolaryngologist: The Difference and Its Significance

Many of us are familiar from our former geometry lessons that, “Not all rectangles are squares, but all squares are rectangles.” This...

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Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

Mar 15, 20215 min read

Five Reasons You Should Pay Attention To Your Voice

“Zoom fatigue has been real for my voice.” “Wow, I really noticed I was straining at the end of my workday.” “My voice seems to get...

Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

Mar 4, 20212 min read

I Am SLP, Hear Me Roar!

First, I take a deep, lower abdominal breath--one that expands my belly and rib cage comfortably without traveling upwards, trespassing...