How Can We Help Patients With Functional Voice
Disorders Find Their Voice Again?
Presented by Sarah Baar and Adam T. Lloyd
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Audio Runtime: 43 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes
Join host Sarah Baar as she welcomes Dr. Adam T. Lloyd, a clinical assistant professor in otolaryngology and vocal performance at the University of Miami Health System. With his unique background as a professional singer and expert in voice disorders, Adam shares his passion for helping individuals with functional voice disorders regain their voice and confidence. Together, we explore the latest research, essential assessment strategies, and evidence-based treatments that SLPs like you can implement in your practice. Don’t miss this engaging conversation packed with practical insights to expand your voice therapy toolbox and empower your patients.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the evidence around speech-language pathology treatment of functional voice disorders
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address dysphonia associated with functional etiologies
- Solve patient case scenarios involving muscle tension dysphonia, functional aphonia, and secondary functional dysphonia
Meet your instructors
Sarah Baar
Sarah is a speech-language pathologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has had the opportunity to work in many settings across the continuum, including acute care, acute rehab, home and community, and outpatient therapy, and has been involved in various leadership projects. In 2016, she started the Honeycomb Speech Therapy…
Adam T. Lloyd
Dr. Adam Lloyd is a clinical assistant professor and deputy chief of speech pathology in the Department of Otolaryngology and an assistant professor of vocal performance in the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders, collaborating…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. How Can We Help Patients With Functional Voice Disorders Find Their Voice Again?
With his unique background as a professional singer and expert in voice disorders, Dr. Adam Lloyd joins Speech Scope to share his passion and wisdom on helping individuals with functional voice disorders regain their voice and confidence.
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