1. Talking Teachers The role of the Speech & Language Therapist with Professional Voice Users

2. What’s it all about? Role of the SLT Types of problems seen Why your voice is important Voice care Voice projection

3. Speech & Language Therapy Receptive language Expressive language Phonation Motor speech Reading Writing Signing Swallowing Voice Alternative & augmentative communication

4. Voice Problems Physiological Abuse/misuse Psychogenic

5. Look after your voice! WHY?? Your voice is the tool of your trade Abuse it ….. Lose it!

6. 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

7. Top 10 TLC Tips for Talking 3. DO NOT SMOKE 4. Avoid excessive:  Spicy food  Dairy products  Caffeine drinks  Alcohol  Cough sweets or lozenges

8. 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

9. Top 10 TLC Tips for Talking 9. Keep your throat moist – drink LOTS OF WATER and inhale steam 10. RELAX – yawn, sigh, swallow

10. Space Travel Voice projection is NOT about loudness It is a combination of:  BREATH  PITCH  RESONANCE  ARTICULATION

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