My Voice, My Way
A podcast about Speech disorders. Hi, I'm Margaret Stoddart. I suffer with a voice condition called Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia. I have suffered with this condition for around 6 years and have had various forms of treatment including, Speech and Language, Laryngeal Massage and now Botox. The purpose of starting these podcasts is to raise awareness of these conditions as I believe there is not enough known in the UK, despite 10% of the population suffering from related conditions. I am an Area Contact Leader for Dysphonia International. If you would like to share your experiences please do get in touch and I will arrange to 'chat' with you. Together we can raise awareness!
My Voice, My Way
My Voice, My Way with Laura SLT
This week's recording is with Laura who is a Speech & Language Therapist. Laura and I wanted to meet up to discuss the SLT's role in helping people with vocal problems prior to the procedure I am having tomorrow to 'hopefully' help my situation and give me some form of voice back. However, following this treatment I am not allowed to talk (at all) for a few days, so time was of the essence! We talk about the various problems in speech and where to get help. We also talked about World Voice Day on the 16th April and how Dysphonia International have been very supportive in the UK. I hope you enjoy listening to this one.