Resonance & Articulation Difficulties in a Community Caseload

Purpose

This course will equip therapists with the skills and confidence to deal with resonance disorders and articulation difficulties associated with VPI in the community setting

Learning Outcomes

• Identify resonance disorders and understand the cause of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI)
• Understand the impact of velopharyngeal insufficiency on articulation development
• Be able to undertake an oral assessment and understand the implications for VPI assessment/diagnosis
• Identify and manage Active Nasal Fricatives
• Assess and plan the clinical management of children with articulation difficulties related to VPI
• Understand the role of the Regional Cleft Palate service in the management of cleft and non-cleft VPI.
• Understand the role of community SLT in the management of VPI and VPI related articulation disorder.
• Receive an overview of Electropalatography and the selection process involved when assessing potential candidates
• Gain knowledge on virtual working with this caseload and the resources to support this

Audience

Qualified Speech & Language Therapists

Method

1 day workshop (face to face)

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