Vocal “fry” refers to a crackly voice sound often produced towards the end of a sentence or word. It occurs when less air flows through the vocal cords, causing a slow, irregular vibration pattern, it is the lowest pitch of sound we can produce vocally. Vocal fry is not bad, or good, it is just a way of speaking. Some individuals attend Speech Therapy to increase their vocal fry, others to decrease - it is all personal preference! 

Accent Modification is an elective service that works towards clear, easy and confident communication.

How SLPs Support Reading Skills Spoken language (the way we communicate, understand, and use words) forms the foundation of literacy. By supporting skills such as vocabulary, phonological awareness (recognizing and manipulating sounds/letters), comprehension, and motivation, SLPs can help children build the tools they need for reading and writing. SLPs do not replace teachers. Instead, we work alongside educators and families to strengthen the language and communication skill