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PROGRAM SESSIONS 1449 1453 TH 3:30PM-5:30PM, Seminar 2 HR, CC/356 From Appoggio to Respiratory Retraining: What We Need to Know Marina Gilman, Emory Voice Ctr, Atlanta, GA; Mary Sandage, Auburn U, Auburn, AL; Brian Petty, U of Wisconsin Sch of Med & Public Hlth, Madison, WI Understanding the complex dynamics of respiration and its impact on voice-related disorders is a necessary but often overlooked tool of the speech-language pathologist. This 2-hour session examines respiration from three different perspectives: the relationship of posture to respiration, the paradigm of appoggio as it relates to voice therapy, and the importance of understanding the challenges posed by swimmers presenting with PVFD. Current research and a hands-on interaction are presented. TH 8:45AM-9:00AM, Technical, CC/343 A Preliminary Biomechanic Model of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism Wei Tian, U of Maryland, College Park, MD The present study developed a biomechanical mode of the velopharyngeal mechanism based on MRI data from children with repaired cleft palate. Forces generated by three major palatal muscles were calculated under different conditions with alterations in the structures and mechanic property of the velopharyngeal mechanism. Implications of the results in clinical applications were discussed. This preliminary model provides a systematic way to predict outcome of different treatment methods comparing to those relying on separate parameters. TH 10:15AM-10:30AM, Technical, CC/344 Acoustic & Aerodynamic Characteristics of Scale Singing at Different Tempi Haidee Lynn Tan, Bowling Green St U, Bowling Green, OH; Ronald Scherer, Bowling Green St U, Bowling Green, OH; Jane Rodgers, Bowling Green St U, Bowling Green, OH Acoustic and aerodynamic characteristics of diatonic scale singing at five different tempi were investigated in a professional soprano. Results indicate (1) decrease in F0 vibrato extent and airflow vibrato extent with tempo increase, (2) nearly constant F0 vibrato rate across tempi, and (3) nearly constant F0 rate change between notes across tempi. Also, the soprano used greater flow resistance and greater intensities for the highest frequencies, with evidence of partial-formant tuning within the scale. spEECh-LanguagE pathoLogY Thursday, november 19, 2009 TH 8:00AM-8:15AM, Technical, CC/343 Expectation & Bias in the Assessment of Speech Naturalness Megan Meyer, U of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; Benjamin Munson, U of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; Anna Thurmes, U of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; Kristy Benoit, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA; Kelly Nett Cordero, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Saint Paul, MN; Adriane Baylis, Children's Hosp of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI We investigated sources of bias in ratings of speech naturalness in individuals with a history of cleft palate. Naive listeners rated the speech naturalness of people with history of cleft palate. Samples were paired either with pictures suggesting that the talker had a history of cleft lip/palate or with pictures that had no obvious facial scars. Ratings between the two conditions were compared to examine whether visual bias affects ratings of speech naturalness. TH 9:30AM-9:45AM, Technical, CC/344 Dysphonia Treatment Pairing Exercise With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Lisa LaGorio, U of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Giselle Carnaby-Mann, U of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Michael Crary, U of Florida, Gainesville, FL Dysphonia from bowed vocal folds affects 20%-29% of the elderly and 72% of adults over 40. Although therapy techniques have been described for rehabilitating dysphonia from other etiologies, surgery remains the primary method of ameliorating dysphonia due to bowed vocal folds. This study investigated the effect and safety of a novel treatment program pairing systematic vocal exercise with adjunctive neuromuscular electrical stimulation for treating this patient population. Results showed improved phonatory, laryngeal, and patientcentered outcomes. 1458 Poster Board 322 TH 8:00AM-9:30AM, Poster, CC/Hall G Objective Voice Measures in Adult Actors: Smoking as a Parameter Polymnia Liagka, TEI Patras, Patras, Greece; AsiminaMargarita Paparrigopoulou, TEI Patras, Patras, Greece; Voula Georgopoulos, TEI Patras, Patras, Greece 1459 Poster Board 323 TH 8:00AM-9:30AM, Poster, CC/Hall G The Effect of Training & Anchors on Judgments of Dysphonia Tanya Eadie, U of Washington, Seattle, WA; Eboli Giannini, Franciscan Hlth System, Tacoma, WA; Ashley Rose, U of Washington, Seattle, WA; Martin T. Nevdahl, U of Washington, Seattle, WA TH 8:15AM-8:30AM, Technical, CC/343 Velopharyngeal Structures & Maximal Motions in Normal Adults & Children Wei Tian, U of Maryland, College Park, MD Two groups of normal adults and young children were scanned with MRI using an investigator-developed protocol at rest and during sustained phonation. The craniofacial and velopharyngeal structures, maximal motions of the velopharyngeal mechanism, and the levator shortening were measured using a standardized protocol and analyzed with MANOVA. Stability was maintained across ages in several important ratio variables. The possible application of these variables was discussed. TH 9:45AM-10:00AM, Technical, CC/344 Vocal Process Granuloma & Glottal Insufficiency: An Overlooked Etiology? Jacqueline Gartner-Schmidt, U of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Thomas Carroll, U of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Melissa Statham, U of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Clark Rosen, U of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Vocal process granuloma (VPG) has been attributed to intubation, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and phonotraumatic/hyperfunctional vocal behaviors. Vocal process granuloma has recurrence rates following surgical excision approaching 92%. Often, these patients are either seen pre- and/or post-operatively for voice therapy. We hypothesized that a portion of persistent or idiopathic cases of vocal process granuloma results from underlying glottal insufficiency caused by paresis, scar, or atrophy. Results and treatment options are discussed. 1460 Poster Board 324 TH 8:00AM-9:30AM, Poster, CC/Hall G Benefits of a Tracheostomy Team: 5-Year Pre & Post Statistics Laurel Hays, Med U of South Carolina, Charleston, SC; Amy Dickson, Med U of South Carolina, Charleston, SC; Danielle Gill, Med U of South Carolina, Charleston, SC; Elaina Simpson, Med U of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 1461 Poster Board 325 TH 8:00AM-9:30AM, Poster, CC/Hall G The Lombard Effect in Response to Sub- & Suprathreshold Stimuli Kristen Foery, Cadbury at Lewes, Lewes, DE; Donald Finan, U of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO TH 8:30AM-8:45AM, Technical, CC/343 Velopharyngeal Structures in Chinese Children With & Without VPI Wei Tian, U of Maryland, College Park, MD Three groups of gender-matched Chinese children were evaluated for their speech production and velopharyngeal structures. Comparisons were made between children with repaired cleft palate but different velopharyngeal conditions and those with and without cleft palate. The effects of structures on velopharyngeal function are discussed. TH 10:00AM-10:15AM, Technical, CC/344 The Pocket Therapist: Do MP4 Video Models Enhance Voice Therapy Adherence? Eva van Leer, U of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI; Nadine Connor, U of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI Patient adherence (compliance) is a challenge in voice therapy. In order to improve home practice and selfefficacy, patients in this randomized crossover study were supplied with portable MP4 players containing both clinician and self-as-model practice videos captured via affordable webcams. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were completed. Results and feasibility were positive in patients who were comfortable with technology. Findings suggest that patient compliance may be influenced through feasible methods without substantially increasing clinician responsibilities. 1462 Poster Board 326 TH 8:00AM-9:30AM, Poster, CC/Hall G Quality-of-Life Indicators in African-American Laryngeal Cancer Survivors Grace McPherson, Jackson St U, Jackson, MS; Gordon Blood, Pennsylvania St U, University Park, PA 1463 Poster Board 327 TH 8:00AM-9:30AM, Poster, CC/Hall G Tracking Voice Change After Thyroidectomy: Application of Spectral/Cepstral Analyses Shaheen Awan, Bloomsburg U of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA; Leah Horst, Walter Reed Army Hosp, Washington, DC; Nancy Pearl Solomon, Walter Reed Army Hosp, Washington, DC; Alexander Stojadinovic, Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Washington, DC ASHA 2009 x Exhibits & pro gr am sEssions guidE

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ASHA 2009 Convention Program
Contents
Convention Schedule-At-A-Glance
Convention Center Floor Plans
Commercial Exhibitors with Booth Numbers
Commercial Exhibitor Profiles
Career Fair Floor Plan
Career Fair Exhibitors with Booth Numbers
Career Fair Exhibitor Profiles
Short Courses
Audiology
Exhibitor Sessions
Speech-Language Pathology
Presenter Index
Notes
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