SPEECH/CHECK
Blog · Field notes

Honest writing
about speech & practice.

Practical guides on speech clarity, daily practice habits, and living with conditions that affect communication. Parkinson's, stroke, TBI — and the everyday realities around each.

Home practice · Practical tips

Where and When to Practise Speech: Phone, Tablet or Laptop?

Is your phone the best device for speech practice, or a tablet or laptop? How setup affects your results, and how to use spare moments and travel.

October 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Parkinson's · Home practice

Why Practising Speech at Home Feels Awkward (and How to Make It Easier)

What stops people with Parkinson's doing speech therapy, why home practice feels so awkward, and six practical ways to make it stick.

October 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Parkinson's · Home practice

Parkinson's Exercises at Home: Voice & Speech Practice Guide

Daily exercises you can do at home to maintain voice and speech with Parkinson's disease — practical routines, useful tools, and realistic expectations.

January 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Stroke recovery · Home practice

Speech Therapy After Stroke: A Home Recovery Guide

A practical guide to speech recovery after stroke — dysarthria vs aphasia explained, home exercises that work, and tips for families supporting a loved one.

January 14, 2026 · 9 min read
TBI recovery · Practice

TBI and Speech: Understanding & Improving Speech After Brain Injury

Speech exercises and strategies for people with TBI, designed around fatigue management. Short sessions, realistic goals, and practical tools.

January 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Home practice · Daily exercises

5-Minute Daily Speech Exercises You Can Do at Home

A simple five-minute routine for improving clarity, loudness, and confidence — no equipment needed, no gym required.

December 12, 2025 · 5 min read
Understanding speech · Dysarthria

What Is Dysarthria? A Simple Guide

Dysarthria explained in plain language — what it is, what causes it, and what you can do to communicate more clearly.

December 12, 2025 · 6 min read
Communication tips · Daily life

How to Prepare for Phone Calls with Speech Difficulties

Warm-up exercises, practical strategies, and ready-made phrases for clearer phone calls when you have dysarthria or speech changes from Parkinson's.

December 12, 2025 · 7 min read
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