Voice resources

Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Changes After Carotid Endarterectomy

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients understand why carotid endarterectomy can sometimes lead to changes in voice, speech, or swallowing. This handout explains the role of nearby nerves, what recovery may look like, and how speech therapy can support communication and swallowing during the healing process.
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AI Voice Banking with Eleven Labs: A Clinician Guide

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This guide helps therapists support clients in preserving or recreating their voice using ElevenLabs’ voice-AI technology. It includes step-by-step setup instructions, recording prompts, and practical options for using a cloned voice in everyday communication and AAC systems.
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The Hidden Tax: Understanding Masking and Burnout

April 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help clients understand masking and the hidden effort it takes to navigate social expectations after brain injury, ADHD, autism, or anxiety. This handout explains the concept in simple language and introduces practical ways clients can reduce cognitive load and recover from masking burnout.
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Living With Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

March 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This handout uses clear visuals and plain language to explain why voices sound breathy or weak with unilateral vocal fold paralysis, and what common medical and therapy options can (and can’t) change. Use it in therapy to validate the identity shift many people experience, support shared decision-making around interventions, and reframe voice therapy as adaptation rather than “fixing.”
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Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTEs): An Expanded Clinical Guide

February 27, 2026 by Megan Berg.
This resource breaks down the history, science, and clinical application of semi-occluded vocal tract exercises so therapists can confidently explain why these techniques work and how to tailor them to each client. It offers clear guidance for implementing SOVTEs in meaningful, functional contexts so clients can feel immediate vocal ease and carry that efficiency into real-world communication.
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ENT Vocal Diagnoses and Therapy Approaches: A Clinical Reference

February 1, 2026 by Megan Berg.
This reference provides a clear, person-centered overview of common ENT vocal diagnoses and the evidence-informed therapy approaches that support them. Confidently navigate complex, nuanced voice presentations while honoring each patient’s unique goals and embodied experience.
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Basic Anatomy: The Voice

December 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This visual guide breaks down the key structures involved in voice production using clear, simple language that helps clients understand how the larynx works. Use it in therapy to support education about vocal function, disorders, or recovery after injury or surgery.
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Your Voice Is Telling a Bigger Story: Understanding Muscle Tension Dysphonia

August 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource invites patients to understand muscle tension dysphonia as more than just a voice issue. It’s a whole-body experience shaped by stress, tension, and daily habits. Use this handout to help patients reflect on their unique patterns and build awareness of how their voice connects to their overall wellbeing.
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Glottic Gap: How Your Vocal Folds Work

June 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This patient-friendly handout explains glottic gap using clear language and everyday examples to help individuals understand how their vocal folds work. It’s ideal for use in voice therapy to support education, engagement, and shared decision-making.
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Guide for Troubleshooting One-Way Speaking Valves

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide offers practical troubleshooting tips for SLPs working with patients using one-way speaking valves, addressing common challenges to improve airway function, phonation, and communication. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and individualized care, it provides clear, actionable strategies to enhance patient outcomes and tolerance of speaking valves.
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