This webinar is free to SENTAC members and only $25 for non-members.

Description:

This webinar addresses velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), a condition with a broad spectrum of etiologies that can significantly impact speech production and resonance. The multifaceted nature of VPD, potentially encompassing anatomical, physiological, and articulation factors, necessitates a comprehensive evaluation approach that benefits from a multidisciplinary team.

Featured Speakers: Michel Nassar and Emily Stoddard

This session will explore:

• Velopharyngeal valve function: We will examine the critical role of the velopharyngeal valve in achieving intelligible speech and optimal resonance.
• Speech and resonance characteristics: The webinar will delve into the various speech and resonance disorders associated with VPD.
• Diagnostic strategies for VPD: We will review established procedures for differential diagnosis and treatment planning in VPD patients.
• The importance of multidisciplinary management strategies including patient tailored surgeries and targeted speech therapy: The webinar will emphasize the value of a collaborative approach involving otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists in the successful evaluation and management of VPD.

Case presentations will be utilized to illustrate the complexities of VPD diagnosis and to highlight the effectiveness of and challenges faced by the multidisciplinary team in managing this condition.