Talking Teachers The role of the Speech & Language Therapist with Professional Voice Users
What’s it all about? Role of the SLT Types of problems seen Why your voice is important Voice care Voice projection
Speech & Language Therapy Receptive language Expressive language Phonation Motor speech Reading Writing Signing Swallowing Voice Alternative & augmentative communication
Voice Problems Physiological Abuse/misuse Psychogenic
Look after your voice! WHY?? Your voice is the tool of your trade Abuse it ….. Lose it!
Top 10 TLC Tips for Talking 1. Avoid shouting, whispering, singing or throat clearing 2. Avoid excessive talking: over noise; telephone; in dusty smoky atmospheres; when tired, unwell, or upset
Top 10 TLC Tips for Talking 3. DO NOT SMOKE 4. Avoid excessive: Spicy food Dairy products Caffeine drinks Alcohol Cough sweets or lozenges
Top 10 TLC Tips for Talking 5. Do not lift/move heavy objects 6. Use detergents, aerosol sprays and paints sparingly 7. Get peoples’ attention before you start speaking – are they listening and looking at you? 8. DO NOT BOTTLE THINGS UP
Top 10 TLC Tips for Talking 9. Keep your throat moist – drink LOTS OF WATER and inhale steam 10. RELAX – yawn, sigh, swallow
Space Travel Voice projection is NOT about loudness It is a combination of: BREATH PITCH RESONANCE ARTICULATION
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