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Voice Restoration After Laryngectomy

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques for voice restoration, including electrolarynx, esophageal speech, and tracheoesophageal puncture. This handout is best suited for patients considering laryngectomy and provides a starting point to discuss voice restoration options before the surgery is completed.
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Water: Essential for the Brain and Body

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Our brains and bodies need water to function and stay healthy. This handout explains how water is used throughout the body and provides various facts to inspire drinking more water. Also includes some warning signs of dehydration.
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Voice Exercises

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes descriptions for the following exercises: deep breathing, lip/tongue trills, yawn-sigh, pitch slides, voicing vowels, syllable repetitions, and humming scales.
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Visual Supports for Children

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Many children with developmental disabilities can benefit from using visual supports to structure tasks and schedules. This handout describes the benefits of providing visual supports to this population. Includes examples of how visuals are used with children and some considerations to take into account when using them.
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Visualizing Vowel Shapes

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Cut out squares of mouth shapes to provide a visual aid during sound sequencing tasks.
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Visual-Motor Integration Activity

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This table-top activity is a fun way to target this important skill. Alternative treatment options and graded modifications for implementing the task are included.
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