LESSAC-MADSEN RESONANT VOICE THERAPY (LMRVT)
- Adults & Kids Training workshop for speech therapists
Presented by
Katherine Verdolini Abbott
Ph.D., CCC-SLP
At the
InnoCentre
Chamber 3
72 Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon Tong Kowloon HK
8-10 May, 2009
Guest speaker: Dr. Simon Wong
Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology
(M.B., B.S.(Syd.), F.R.C.S.(Edin), F.R.C.S.Ed.(ORL), F.R.C.S.(Glasg), D.L.O.(End.),
F.C.S.H.K., F.H.K.A.M.(Surgery), F.H.K.C.O.R.L., F.H.K.A.M.(Otorhinolaryngology))
Organizer
Co-organizer
Suggested audiences
0.5-day seminar:
All practising speech therapists, ENT Surgeons, general practitioners, and speech therapy
students who are interested in the voice therapy area.
2.5-day workshop:
Practising speech therapists who 1) are working with adults, preschoolers & school-aged
children with voice problems, and 2) are interested in acquiring further skills in voice therapy.
Course Description:
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The course provides theoretical background and practical training in
Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy (LMRVT). This is an
approach to voice therapy, appropriate for patients with hyper- and
hypofunctional voice disorders.
Highlights of LMRVT:
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“HOLISTIC, FUNCTIONAL & EVIDENCE-BASED”
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A target laryngeal configuration can be identified which tends to produce
the strongest voice output using the least amount of pulmonary effort,
and also coincides with relatively low vocal fold impact stresses.
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Funny approach of voice therapy for dysphonic kids
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The course will (1) cover the basic scientific information behind the
premises; (2) provide detailed step-by-step information about the
implementation of LMRVT with both adults & kids; and (3) provide
practical demonstrations of the approach in both English & Cantonese
(Dr. Karen Chan will be the Cantonese demonstrator).
About the presenter:
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Dr. Verdolini Abbott (Ph.D., CCC-SLP) is Professor of Communication
Sciences and Disorders in the School of Health and Rehabilitation
Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Her general area of interest is
clinical voice science. Her current research focuses on the role of
vocalization for wound healing in the larynx, motor learning principles
applied to models of voice therapy, and clinical trials in voice therapy. She
has received one K08 award and two R01 research awards from the
National Institute on Deafness and she serves as consultant on other
research awards from the National Institutes of Health. She is Editor for
Speech for the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.
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Dr. Verdolini Abbott developed and conducts workshops
on a systematic approach to voice therapy for hyper- and
hypofunction, Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy.
Memberships include the American Speech-LanguageHearing Asso., of which she is Fellow, the Voice and Speech
Trainers Asso., and the National Asso. of Teachers of Singing.
Upon finishing the course:
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The participating speech therapists will become the certified providers of
LMRVT (adults & kids) approach, and
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will be able to train up adults, schoolers & preschoolers to produce their
strongest voice with least amount of pulmonary effort, following the
LMRVT step by step program.
LESSAC-MADSEN RESONANT VOICE THERAPY (LMRVT)
- Adults & Kids Schedule
Registration form:
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Name:
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Qualification:
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Work place:
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Mailing address:
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(as printed on certificate)
Day 1- 8May09 (Fri) 08:30-17:00
SEMINAR (Dr. Simon Wong & Dr. K. Verdolini Abbott)
08:15-08:30
08:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-10:45
10:45-12:45
12:45-14:00
Registration
Common voice pathologies, assessment & treatment options
Historical background for LMRVT, and general framework
Break
Basic voice science of LMRVT
Lunch (on your own)
(please attached a copy of certificate)
Dr. Simon Wong
Dr.K. Verdolini Abbott
Dr. K. Verdolini Abbott
WORKSHOP (Dr. K. Verdolini Abbott)
14:00-15:45 Basic learning science for LMRVT
15:45-16:00 Break
16:00-17:00 Compliance in LMRVT
DATE 2- 9May09 (Sat) 09:00-17:00
WORKSHOP
09:00-09:45
09:45-10:45
10:45-11:00
11:00-12:45
12:45-14:00
14:00-14:45
14:45-15:30
15:30-15:45
15:45-16:15
16:15-16:45
16:45-17:00
Effectiveness data for LMRVT & Introductory demonstrations of LMRVT
LMRVT Step-by-Step
Break
LMRVT Step-by-Step, cont’d
Lunch (on your own)
Participant self-practice with LMRVT
Demonstrations of LMRVT
Break
Demonstrations of LMRVT
Tricks and tips; integration
Questions and answers
DATE 3- 10May09 (Sun) 09:00-16:45
WORKSHOP
09:00-19:15
09:15-09:30
09:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-10:45
10:45-11:15
11:15-11:45
11:45-13:00
13:00-14:15
14:15-15:15
15:15-15:30
15:30-16:15
16:15-16:45
16:45
The traditional paradigm of voice therapy for children
Limitations of traditional approach, and alternative models
Component #1: Laryngeal biomechanics
Component #2: Motor learning and development
Break
Component #3: Social, cognitive, and personality development
Component #4: Compliance
Lunch (on your own)
Step-by-step program: LMRVT-Kids
Demonstration
Break
Participant practice with kids
Questions and answers
Course adjourns
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Work Phone:
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Mobile Phone:
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Email:
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Date of registration:
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Seminar fee
HK$300 (S.T. / ENT Surgeons / G.P.)
(for registration confirmation)
Seminar &
Workshop fee
HK$150 (Students)
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HK$3,520 postmarked by 31March, 09
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HK$3,970 after 31March,09
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*Workshop fee includes 1 clinician & 1 patient manual of LMRVT (market price: HK$520)
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Accreditation:
The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists: seminar on
8May09(am)- 3 CME (Cat.2)
Hong Kong Hospital Authority Speech Therapists : seminar on
8May09(am)- 3 CPD; seminar + workshop on 8 to 10May09- 10 CPD
Register Early. Space is limited.
Cheque payable to “Hong Kong ENT Laser Centre Limited”
Return registration form and payment to:
Rm812, Central Building, 1-3 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong
(Ref: LMRVT seminar & workshop- registration)
Confirmation email will be sent out within 7 working days after receiving
the registration form.
For questions, contact May POON at may@ear.com.hk (852-31068689).
Cancellation Policy: Written notice of cancellation must be received by
15April,09. No refunds will be made after that time. A processing fee of
HK$500 will be deducted from cancellations received by 15April09.
Looking forward to seeing you in the workshop!