Where can I see speaker bios and disclosures?

On our website found at: https://www.northwestvoice.org/slptopics

Will there be parking?

We strongly recommend transit/rideshare. The closest garage is the S-1. Please do not use the Triangle Garage. More information can be found here: (https://transportation.uw.edu/park/visitor) and (https://transportation.uw.edu/maps/lots-garages).

Friday, August 8

Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway

Join our annual Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway conference

By Northwest Voice

Date and time

Friday, August 8 · 8am - 4:30pm PDT

Location

Health Sciences Education Building - Room 125

1607 Northeast Pacific Street Seattle, WA 98195

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

7:45 AM - 8:10 AM

Registration

8:10 AM - 8:15 AM

Opening Remarks

Welcome and overview of the day.

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

Session 1: Your Portable Acoustic Lab: Sound-Quality Setup in Any Space

Madeline Knutson, MS, CCC-SLP

- Principles of acoustic and aerodynamic analysis - Practical applications for clinical voice assessment

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Session 2: Pediatric Voice & Upper Airway Management

Abby Eagleson, MS, CCC-SLP

Wendy Bell, MA, CCC-SLP

- Evidence-based strategies for treating pediatric voice disorders - Interdisciplinary approaches to management of pediatric inducible laryngeal obstruction

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Q&A

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Session 3: Patient-Centered Dysphagia Care

Jan Pryor, PhD, CCC-SLP

- The importance of a detailed clinical swallow evaluation - Connecting evidence and empathy in dysphagia management

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Session 4: Trauma-Informed Care & Intersectionality

Moderator: Jess MacKimm, MS, CCC-SLP

Panelist: Jae Bernado, MS, CF-SLP

Panelist: Andrew Lee, MS, CCC-SLP

Panelist: Emily Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP

- Incorporating trauma-informed principles into clinical practice - Building safety and trust into sessions

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Q&A

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch (on your own)

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Session 5: Optimizing FEES: Beyond the Basics

Becca Hayes, MS, CCC-SLP

- Enhancing image quality and interpretation - Updates in protocol and protocol variations for complex cases - Optimizing technique and documentation

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Session 6: Muscle Tension Dysphagia: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Framework

Lisa Zughni, MS, CCC-SLP

Jae Bernado, MS, CF-SLP

- Diagnostic criteria and considerations - Therapeutic framework and approach

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Q&A

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Break

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Session 7: Complex Dysphagia Management in Head & Neck Cancer

Jeff Edwards, MS, CCC-SLP

- Complex decision making in head and neck cancer care - Navigating structural and functional challenges

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Session 8: Bridging the Glottic Gap

Panelist: Dr. JP Giliberto, MD

Panelist: Dr. Eve Champaloux, MD, PhD

Panelist: Dr. Neel Bhatt, MD

Panelist: Dr. Grace Wandell, MD

Full Title: Session 8: Bridging the Glottic Gap: Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care and Professional Issues \\ Moderator: Andrew Lee, MS, CCC-SLP \\ Interactive discussion regarding interdisc...

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Q&A and Closing Remarks

About this event

Event lasts 8 hours 30 minutes

The Northwest Voice Conference is excited to host our annual Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway conference. This one-day course is designed to educate speech-language pathologists who are evaluating and treating complex populations in otolaryngology practices and head and neck cancer settings. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student eager to learn more, we aim to facilitate a supportive learning environment that provides clinicians with updates in evidence-based practice and strategies to optimize clinical care within their unique medical setting.

Our event will be held at the Health Sciences Education Building Rm 125, behind the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake campus.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity participants will be able to:

1. Describe at least one acoustic voice measure and its clinical implications for patients with dysphonia.

2. Discuss how to apply at least one principle of trauma-informed care into their clinical practice.

3. Identify one unique etiology of dysphagia and intervention specific to head and neck cancer patients.

Organized by

Northwest Voice

Northwest Voice is a collaboration between the Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences and the Laryngology Division of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington, as well as esteemed colleagues in vocal pedagogy and performance in the greater Seattle area. Our mission is to provide the latest information regarding voice science, vocal performance, and the assessment and treatment of voice disorders to professionals and students in medicine, speech pathology, and vocal pedagogy and performance.