Welcome to the FA & Speech Toolkit!
This introduction video will briefly lay out the purpose of this toolkit, what is included within it, and how you can utilize this resource.
FA and Speech Toolkit
Speaking to others can be uncomfortable for some, and FA can make it even more challenging. Explore this toolkit to learn more about how FA adds to public speaking anxiety and ways you can address those concerns to become a more confident speaker!
Presentation: Tips for Effective Speech and Communication
Speech pathologist, Prof Anja Lowit, dives into topics critical to speaking, including steps for effective communication, the different ways that FA affects speech, and some exercises and tips to improve your speech and feel more confident. You can watch this presentation two ways:
1) A slide show that is voiced over. You will need to download the slides to view. In doing that, you will get a warning from Google that it has not been scanned for viruses because of its size. It is ok to click download. Next, click “slide show,” then “from the beginning.” When the presentation mode begins, the sound will start. You can directly click on the link to resources with this option.
2) A video of the same presentation. You will not be able to click on the link to resources with this option, but they are also available on this page.
One-Pagers & Additional Practice
Public Speaking One-Pager
Read through this one-pager to learn more about jitters from public speaking and some tips on how to manage them!
FA & Speech
A quick review of how FA affects speech as covered in the presentation!
Additional Practice
This booklet contains additional exercises for you to practice.
Mock Congressional Meeting
Advocating with your legislators? Start here to see what a typical meeting may look like!
Tips for Your Congressional Meetings
Don’t know what to do in a Congressional meeting? Don’t worry! This one-sheet includes some tips and tricks to make sure you advocate effectively!