OCH Speech Therapist Explains Why Masks Create Communication Deficits

Understanding speech is not only related to the auditory component or “hearing” speech but can also rely on visual and environmental cues. Visual cues (e.g. lip reading and facial expressions) are largely absent when you or your communication partner are wearing a mask. (This is where the clear face masks come in handy!) In addition, […]

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