Speaking in front of a crowd may feel like an impossible or daunting task. Or you might think it is not a skill you have. What we are here to tell you is that public speaking is a skill that can be taught and learned. As Speech Language Pathologists, we specialize in communication skills. We can guide your speaking skills and help you gain the confidence you need!
An assessment starts with casual conversation, questions about the individual's feelings around public speaking/ what situations they find challenging, and a mock interview/presentation/social situation.
Following this, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will write a report that analyzes the client’s public speaking skills, including (but not limited to):
Eye contact
Body language
Volume
Rate of speech
Articulation
Organization of thoughts
Vocabulary choice
Breath
Psychological self-talk
After the assessment, the SLP can recommend how many sessions the individual would benefit from. The typical frequency of sessions is once a week for 6-10 sessions or as needed. In therapy, the areas of difficulty that were identified in the report will be worked on through discussion, strategies and practice, and self-reflection. The goal is to increase confidence through strong public speaking skills.
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