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Self-Report of Voice Model Usage Within the Nonbinary and Gender-Nonconfroming Populations (2022)

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
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 […]
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Effectiveness of the Therapy Program for Management of Chronic Cough: Preliminary Data from a Randomized Clinical Trial (2022)

November 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
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 […]
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Introduction to the Patient with Laryngectomy – What the SLP Should Know

July 5, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
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.
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Basic Cheat Sheet for the use of Passy Muir Speaking Valve with Ventilation

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Working with the ventilation population can be initially daunting as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). This material provides a basic review of types of ventilation and ventilator settings that are important to know and understand before initiating Passy Muir speaking valve (PMV) trials. Furthermore, a review of the benefits of PMV use and collaboration with a respiratory therapist is provided.
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Voice Therapy 101

January 22, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This course will introduce participants to voice therapy techniques and their rationales. Assessment will be briefly discussed, including laryngeal and glottic abnormalities, although intervention will be the main focus of this session. Have your favorite straw ready!
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Behavioral Cough Suppression Therapy for Patients with Refractory Chronic Cough

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This course will describe how cough hypersensitivity as an underlying cause of refractory chronic cough, define the purpose of and theoretical rationale for behavioral cough suppression therapy from a neuroplasticity standpoint, and integrate the basic components of behavioral cough suppression therapy and guidelines for determining appropriate candidates for the therapy.
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Gender Affirming Voices & Communication

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This course will cover voicing subsystems targeted in gender affirming voice & communication therapy, identify social barriers to voice & communication therapy, and provide an overview of therapy techniques unique to gender affirming & voice communication therapy.
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