Voice therapy for speech disorders

Bag code: EDUCO40210025 Time: 10 training hours Days: Two "training day 5 hours" Targeted participants: Both speech therapy specialists Program overview: This program focuses on voice therapy for speech disorders (definition – types – characteristics – objectives – positives – negatives .. etc.) and will be presented through the following units: First training unit: The theoretical foundation for understanding voice and speech disorders Second training unit: Voice therapy strategies and practical applications Program objectives: - The trainee will recognize voice disorders. - The trainee will understand the components of the vocal apparatus. - The trainee will discuss the principles of early intervention and its importance. Program topics: First unit: (The theoretical foundation for understanding voice and speech disorders) Introduction to voice and speech disorders • Definition of voice disorders: hoarseness, loss of voice, pitch disorder. • The difference between speech and voice disorders. • Influencing factors (organic – psychological – environmental). Anatomy and vocal functions • Components of the vocal apparatus (vocal cords, larynx, lungs, oral cavity). • The mechanism of natural voice production. • The role of breathing in voice formation. Second unit: (Voice therapy strategies and practical applications) Basics of voice therapy • Principles of early intervention and its importance. • Short-term and long-term therapeutic goals. • Differences between individual and group sessions. Voice therapy techniques • Breathing exercises (diaphragm exercises). • Vocal warm-up exercises (humming, vocal stretching). • Exercises to improve voice quality (pitch balance, control of vocal layer). Bag contents: PowerPoint 84 Trainer's guide 51 Trainee's guide 43 Activities 4 Introductory guide 5 References 4 Assessment and data forms 6 Pre- and post-test 6 Videos 4 Photos 10 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Bag contents: 12 Training bag template Please click here to view the training bag template