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Jul 26, 20203 min read
What is a chronic cough?
A chronic cough is defined as a cough longer than 8 weeks. If a person has a cough lasting for longer than 8 weeks he/she should get...
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SpeakingBoldly
Jul 13, 20203 min read
How to speak through a mask
How to speak through a mask during COVID-19.
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SpeakingBoldly
Jun 24, 20202 min read
"Are you sick?" When people ask if you're sick when you have a voice disorder
How many of you have had someone say "are you sick?" when your voice is not optimal. Me! Or how about asking if you're okay? Also me....
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SpeakingBoldly
Jun 22, 20202 min read
Supported Communication for Adults with Aphasia
I think this method of treatment is worth talking about. This method focuses on using different forms of active listening and...
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SpeakingBoldly
Jun 18, 20206 min read
Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for spasmodic dysphonia & tremor
Alright, let's talk Botulinum toxin injections (say that five times fast), otherwise known as Botox. Receiving botulinum toxin injections...
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SpeakingBoldly
Jun 17, 20203 min read
Tips for communicating with aphasia at home
It's Aphasia Awareness Month! Let's talk about aphasia. Aphasia IS: · A language disorder that can affect a person’s ability to speak...
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SpeakingBoldly
May 26, 20202 min read
Transgender Voice Services: What does it involve? (Hint: MORE than just pitch!)
When treating the transgender population it is different than other voice clients we may see. Why? Because for one, it's elective. These...
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SpeakingBoldly
May 19, 20202 min read
What is a voice disorder? What do you need to know?
A voice disorder is any change in the sound, feeling or functionality of the voice that becomes a problem for the person at hand. What...
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SpeakingBoldly
May 9, 20201 min read
The "Iceberg" analogy of a chronic communication disorder
What is the Iceberg Analogy? It is an analogy developed to better describe stuttering. Essentially it demonstrates that a small portion...
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SpeakingBoldly
May 7, 20201 min read
"Your voice is unique"
I remember when someone once said this quote to me at a Starbucks. She was the barista and I was having many breaks when trying to place...
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SpeakingBoldly
May 3, 20207 min read
How to tell others about your chronic voice disorder
How do you explain your SD or chronic voice disorder to others? Or do you? This is a topic I have personally struggled with in my journey...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Flow Phonation!
Alright folks, let's talk about Flow Phonation (also called "Stretch and Flow phonation). BREATH is a crucial component of voice...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 22, 20202 min read
The effects of "overthinking" when it comes to voice production
If you have a chronic voice disorder or work with those who do, you may know exactly what I'm talking about when I say "overthinking"...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 22, 20202 min read
What are "sensory" tricks for spasmodic dysphonia and how can you use these tricks functionally?
If you have spasmodic dysphonia or work with patients who have this disorder you may have heard of "sensory tricks". These are manners of...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 21, 20203 min read
Quick tips for managing your voice symptoms or keeping your voice healthy!
Whether you have a voice disorder or you have high speaking demands that are taxing your voice right now these general quick and...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 19, 20202 min read
Counseling patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
As speech language pathologists we are trained to engage in counseling all the time. In fact, some days a large portion of my day is...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 17, 20202 min read
Feeling the burden of increased virtual and phone demands? Here is some Vocal Hygiene 101 to help!
How many of you are doing more phone calls and virtual meetings/visits than you even imagined possible right now? I hear you SLPs,...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 16, 20204 min read
It's World Voice Day! How to Appreciate Your Voice with a Chronic Communication Disorder
It’s World Voice Day! World Voice Day is all about celebrating your voice. The theme this year is “Focus on Your Voice”. I don’t think...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 15, 20203 min read
Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment
What are Common Treatment Options for Spasmodic Dysphonia? Once diagnosed, it is helpful to discuss treatment options with your treatment...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 13, 20201 min read
Spasmodic Dysphonia? Vocal Tremor? Muscle Tension Dysphonia? How do we tell them apart?
Differentiating Spasmodic Dysphonia from Related Voice Conditions Often times, spasmodic dysphonia can mimic or present similarly to...
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