Listen "Speech Path Pod Ep. 12: Gender Affirming Voice Care"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textThanks for listening to this episode of the Speech Path Pod! This discussion features Felicia François (she/they) who is a voice-specialized speech-language pathologist at the USC Voice Center, where she leads the gender-affirming voice care initiative. They are passionate about all things voice and upper airway, but they are particularly passionate about gender-affirming voice care as a queer, nonbinary SLP. She is continuing research on this topic with the hope of providing education to other SLPs, therefore expanding access to this life-saving care for all.In this episode, we discuss: -Felicia's experience as a non-traditional speech pathology student -Basic concepts of gender affirming voice assessment & treatment -Involvement of SLPs with pre- & post-operative patients receiving gender affirming voice surgery -Resources to gain further knowledgeResources mentioned in this episode: https://www.thecreditsinstitute.com/https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/voice-and-communication-therapy-for-the-transgendergender-diverse-client-a-comprehensive-clinical-guideFind Felicia on Instagram @feliciafrancois.voiceslpThank you for listening!
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