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Functional Speech Disorders Evaluation and Treatment Guide for Clinicians
<p>Functional speech disorders have been an emerging area of understanding for speech pathology. This guide provides SLPs with a foundational outline for the evaluation and treatment. Baker, J., Barnett, C., Cavalli, L., Dietrich, M., Dixon, L., Duffy, J. R., … & McWhirter, L. (2021). Management of functional communication, swallowing, cough and related disorders: consensus recommendations […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Structural Vocal Pathologies
<p>This resource provides detailed information regarding structural vocal pathologies that may be seen during the fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Video on how to use this resource: Sapienza, C., & Ruddy, B. H. (2013). Voice Disorders. Plural Publishing. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>Self-Report of Voice Model Usage Within the Nonbinary and Gender-Nonconfroming Populations (2022)
<p>Many individuals who are transgender desire to have their voice be consistent with their gender identity to help them be perceived as their gender identity. The voice pitch, resonance, vocal intensity, prosody, and speech naturalness can all impact a listener’s perception of a speaker’s gender. Often a person’s voice can “out” a person who is […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Vocal Fold Paralysis Treatment Options
<p>There are multiple treatment options for vocal fold paralysis. This clinical resource provides a general explanation for the SLP to understand better. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>Effectiveness of the Therapy Program for Management of Chronic Cough: Preliminary Data from a Randomized Clinical Trial (2022)
<p>Coughing is a defensive laryngeal reflex that protects the lower airway. There are three classifications for coughing depending on their length: a) acute cough with resolution in less than three weeks, b) subacute cough with resolutions between three and eight weeks, and c) chronic cough that is ongoing for more than eight weeks. Worldwide, the […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Introduction to the Patient with Laryngectomy – What the SLP Should Know
<p>This course covers information regarding post-laryngectomy anatomy and physiology including typical vs post-laryngectomy and tracheostomy vs laryngectomy. Gain an overview of techniques for voice restoration after a laryngectomy, including esophageal speech, electrolarynx, and tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis. Post-laryngectomy pulmonary rehabilitation and dysphagia will be reviewed. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Voice Changes After Radiation Treatment
<p>This handout explains why the voice can change with cancer radiation treatment and how speech therapy can help recover. Gibson, C., O’Connor, M., White, R., Jackson, M., Baxi, S., & Halkett, G. K. (2022). Silenced: Patients’ experiences of voicelessness in head and neck cancer. Patient Education and Counseling. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Respiratory Muscle Strength Training for Speech and Voice
<p>This resource provides information related to respiratory muscle strength training to improve speech and voice. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>