Enhancing the voices of adults with hearing impairment and cochlear implants – Mentor Package Level 3

This session will provide a brief description of anatomy & physiology of voice to set the scene. This will be followed by an update on some of the evidence base around CI and voice in adults. Information will be provided about relevant voice assessments and  voice therapy techniques. Finally, case studies will be shared.

Outcomes

Participants completing this session will be able to

• Describe the anatomy and physiology of voice production
• describe the voice features of clients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and reason for these features
• take base line measures
• provide appropriate counselling re expectations and likely changes to voices given a client’s age and history
• apply several strategies for voice therapy

Video duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes (this session is broken into two videos)

Attending Enhancing the voices of adults with hearing impairment and cochlear implants will contribute 1.5 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 6.4, 6.5, 7.3, and 7.4 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.