Vocal Function Exercises: The Bread and Butter of Voice Therapy

Introduction:

 Many SLPs use Vocal Function Exercises (VFEs) (Stemple et al., 1994) as a foundation of the voice therapy process. This resource will provide you with information regarding the history and objectives of VFEs and who is a candidate for this therapy program. We will also cover how to perform VFEs and teach them to your patients, how to modify the program when necessary for a specific patient, and how VFEs fit into a comprehensive therapy plan. Finally, we will also discuss cultural considerations to take into account when administering this therapy approach. At the end of the resource, you will find a hand-out that you can use as a simplified framework for your patients when administering this program.

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