Understanding and Overcoming Vocal Impairments

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In the advanced courses of the CRAFTA education program, course members will encounter speech issues, with a particular emphasis on functional dysphonia (FD). FD is an often-underappreciated condition affecting individuals who intensely use their voice, whether professionally or otherwise. This brief outlines FD and provides a summary of what a certified CRAFTA Therapist can offer to patients dealing with this condition.

What is Functional Dysphonia?

Functional Dysphonia (FD) is a condition characterized by voice problems in the absence of a physical laryngeal pathology. It often manifests due to aberrant muscle contractions resulting in changes in voice quality (Roy and Bless 2000).

Read more @ https://www.crafta.org/page/functional-dysphonia

We are excited to invite you to a new series of dynamic, interactive, and free webinars starting in 2025! These webinars will introduce you to the latest scientific insights and practical knowledge about and from CRAFTA®.

Webinar Content:

a. Exclusive Insights into CRAFTA® Statements
Our goal is to keep you updated on the current approaches we teach, supported by both internal and external evidence. (Duration: 45-60 minutes, including presentation and Q&A)

b. JAM Sessions
A patient case with head, neck, or face complaints will be presented, with a discussion of assessment and treatment. Participants are welcome to present their own cases for collaborative discussion.
(Duration: 120 minutes)

Language:
The webinars will be conducted in English.

Points and Schedule:
• Earn CRAFTA® Accreditation Points: 2 points per webinar
• Flexible Scheduling: While we aim for consistency (e.g., Wednesdays from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM for Statement webinars and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for JAM sessions), dates may be adjusted as needed.

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