TEXAS VOICE SYMPOSIUM 2017

THE TEXAS VOICE SYMPOSIUM 2017

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Nelson Roy, PHD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow
Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Utah

SYMPOSIUM FACULTY

• Ted Mau, M.D., Ph.D.
• Lesley Childs, M.D.
• Cory Atkinson, M.A, CCC-SLP
• Kimberly Coker, M.S. CCC-SLP
• Janis Deane, M.S., CCC-SLP
• Laura Toles, M.S., CCC-SLP
• Christopher R. Watts, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (moderator)

THE VOICE FOUNDATION: North Texas Chapter

The North Texas Chapter of the Voice Foundation was formed in 2014 to act as a resource for professional and personal development of medical, allied health, and vocal arts professionals serving professional voice users and voice impaired populations. In addition, the chapter aims to educate members, associated healthcare professionals, and the public with regards to knowledge and advances in medical and behavioral management of voice impaired populations.

For resources and information about joining our chapter contact: Christopher R. Watts, Ph.D.

REGISTRATION

• Registration fee: $95.00
• Fee includes 6.5 ASHA approved CE units (5 hours)
• Space is limited, please register early.
• A 90% refund will be granted up to 2 weeks prior to symposium provided that a written notice of cancellation is received prior to January 5. No refunds will be given after that date.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this workshop learners will be able to:

• Describe strategies for detecting paralaryngeal tension
• Describe circumlaryngeal approaches for treating MTD
• Identify the hierarchical structure of Stretch-and-Flow voice therapy
• Explain the role of videostroboscopy in laryngeal evaluation
• Appraise the research evidence related to MTD
• Discuss the steps and progression of VFE
• Summarize the process of RVT

SYMPOSIUM TOPICS

Muscle Tension Dysphonia     Vocal Function Exercises
Circumlaryngeal Techniques  Evidence-Based Practice
Stretch-and-Flow Therapy      Resonant Voice Therapy
Laryngeal Videostroboscpy     Expert Panel Discussion

SCHEDULE OUTLINE

7:30–8:30    Registration / Check-In
8:30–8:40    Welcome & Introductions (C. Watts)
8:40–10:40  Circumlaryngeal Techniques for Muscle Tension Dysphonia (N. Roy)

10:40–11:00            BREAK

11:00-12:00  Stretch-and-Flow Voice Therapy (L. Toles)

12:00-1:00               LUNCH (provided)

1:00-2:00      The Role of Videostroboscopy in Laryngology (T. Mau & L. Childs)
2:00-2:45      MTD: Research Update (C. Atkinson)

2:45-3:00                 BREAK

3:00-3:45      Vocal Function Exercises (J. Deane)
3:45-4:30      Resonant Voice Therapy (K. Coker)
4:30-5:00      Panel Discussion & Closing Remarks

Symposium Location:

Smith Entrepreneurs Hall, room 104
Texas Christian University
West Louden Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76129

Register here