#SpeechTherapy

Let’s Talk About Aphasia: When the Brain Plays Hide-and-Seek with Words 🙈💬

Ever had that frustrating "it’s on the tip of my tongue" feeling? You know exactly what you want to say, but the word is just... hovering out of reach. Now, imagine that feeling, but magnified by a hundred, and happening all day long. That is a glimpse into the world of aphasia. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I get to work with some of the most resilient, witty, and creative people you’ll ever meet; people who are navigating life with aphasia. But because it’s an invisible

Vicki Chia Hui Lin, M.S., CCC-SLP

May 163 min read

Vocal Fold Nodules in Children: A Parent’s Guide to Managing Vocal Abuse and Misuse

Let’s be honest, being a parent is basically living in a front row seat at a rock concert where the lead singer is a threenager who just found out the crust was left on their sandwich. Between the playground shrieks, the "I'm not tired!" roars, and the high pitched dinosaur impressions, our kids’ vocal folds are the hardest working muscles in the house. As a voice specialized Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), I spend my days looking at vocal folds and working with people who

Voice speech therapy

Vicki Chia Hui Lin, M.S., CCC-SLP

Apr 164 min read

AI vs. SLP: Why Your Life Deserves More Than Just an Algorithm

Hey there! Let's talk about something deeply personal: your communication, your voice, your ability to swallow that delicious dinner, or even just remember where you left your keys. These aren't just functions; they're threads woven into the rich tapestry of your daily life. Lately, it seems like AI is everywhere, promising to fix everything from your morning coffee order to your complex communication challenges. And hey, AI is cool! It can do amazing things. But when it com

Speech Language Pathology

Vicki Chia Hui Lin, M.S., CCC-SLP

Feb 165 min read