An introduction to transforming voice and communication for individuals who identify as transgender, non-binary and gender diverse is provided in this course. Cultural competence - including terminology and medical considerations - and evidence-based practices for assessment and treatment of pitch, resonance, and nonverbal communication across the gender spectrum are also addressed.
Live Webinar
Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define terminology and medical considerations for the transgender community.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify evaluation tools and procedures for evaluation of voice for gender-diverse individuals.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe treatments for pitch, resonance and non-verbal communication for gender diverse individuals.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Transgender terminology |
| 10-15 Minutes | Medical considerations |
| 15-25 Minutes | Evaluation questions and tools |
| 25-30 Minutes | Counseling |
| 30-50 Minutes | Treatment: pitch, resonance, and non-verbal communication |
| 50-55 Minutes | Discharge and maintenance |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Jill Michael
MA CCC-SLP, Vocologist
Jill Michael holds a Certificate of Vocology from the National Center for Voice and Speech in conjunction with the University of Utah where she completed advance studies on voice and voice disorders. She mentors both students and new graduates as an adjunct professor teaching Transgender Voice and Voice Disorders at Kean University and at Children’s Specialized Hospital as a pediatric SLP. Jill holds two Masters degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Kean University and Theater Arts from the University of Connecticut. She is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and lives with her partner Abbie in New Jersey.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
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