This course is designed to give speech-language pathologists the opportunity to learn about how to initiate basic training with the artificial larynx with their patients. It will review how an artificial larynx works, the various types of artificial larynges and their features, and the selection process for identifying the best device to maximize their patient’s communication. It will describe techniques to facilitate adequate placement and articulation with the device, effective use of on/off timing of the device, appropriate phrasing/pausing, pitch and loudness techniques, and means of eliminating distracting behaviors.
Course created on July 19, 2013
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how an artificial larynx works.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the various types of artificial larynges and their features.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify factors to consider when selecting the appropriate artificial larynx for the patient.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain techniques to facilitate adequate placement, sound transmission and articulation with the artificial larynx.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe techniques to facilitate appropriate use of timing and the on/off switch.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Types of artificial larynges |
| 10-15 Minutes | How to select the appropriate artificial larynx |
| 15-20 Minutes | Techniques to facilitate adequate placement, sound transmission & articulation |
| 20-25 Minutes | Techniques to facilitate appropriate on/off timing |
| 25-30 Minutes | Ways of implementing pitch inflection and appropriate loudness levels |
| 30-40 Minutes | Identifying distracting behaviors that can be seen when using the artificial larynx and ways to prevent/eliminate these behaviors |
| 40-55 Minutes | Reimbursement Sources for Obtaining the Artificial Larynx |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q&A |
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Presented By
Meaghan Kane-Benjamin
M.A. CCC-SLP
Ms. Benjamin received her M.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University. Ms. Benjamin began her career practicing under the mentorship of Carla Gress, PhD and Mark Singer, MD at the University of San Francisco Medical Center. After 8 years at UCSF where she specialized in Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation, Ms. Benjamin relocated to Chicago where she was clinical specialist for H & N cancer at Evanston Northwestern Hospital. Currently, Meaghan is the co-director of education for Atos Medical Inc. and has directed and participated in numerous seminars and training programs in the area of laryngectomy rehabilitation over the last 19 years of her career.
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