Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy

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What is the overall purpose of the Voice/Resonance curriculum series?

Carrie Clark 0:01

Hello, and welcome to our last episode of this season on the Speech and Language Kids podcast. Today I'm going to share with you our voice and resonance curriculums to give you some ideas of how you can do speech therapy for voice and resonance. So, this episode or this uh season of our Speech and Language Kids podcast, I have dropped six episodes all at once that are all about the different areas of communication. That our curriculums cover. So you'll find speech, language, fluency, voice, and resonance, and then as also functional communication and social communication. And those are all included inside our SLK curriculum. You can get a subscription and that gets you access to all of this. But I wanted to make sure that I did some podcast episodes where you could get an overview of what's included in the different curriculum.

Carrie Clark 0:51

But also kind of just to give you an idea of how therapy can be structured in this um this way where we are going intentionally going through skill progressions where we start with the simplest level of that skill and we move the the student, the child, the teenager through these areas in a progressive way so that they are able to master these skills more quickly. But we're also creating these repeatable systems for us, right? I I hear so many times, oh, I'm always searching for fresh ideas. I'm always searching for new therapy materials. And my question is why? That you're constantly on this this uh treadmill of having to continue to find new things and new things.

Who are the ideal children and teens for the voice and resonance programs?

Carrie Clark 1:32

and new things. And what we need Is a system that works, a repeatable system that works, where we can say every time I have a voice client, this is my process. And yes, we're absolutely going to customize this to what each individual needs. But if we have the pathway built, then all we have to do is find the right starting point, find the specific skills that this student needs to be successful at that, but we've already got the pathway. There, right? So that's what these curriculums are all about. Uh today we're going to go over the voice and resonance one, but we have all the other podcasts have been released at this point for this season. Uh so you can go back and listen to the other ones as well for the other areas.

Carrie Clark 2:14

And then if you would like to access our curriculums, you can go to speechandlanguage kids.com. And that will get you there's a button in the upper right hand corner that says get the curriculum, or there's a sign in button if you already have a subscription. And we do have a seven day free trial, so you can try it out. That gets you the the free trial and the whole thing gets you access to all of our curriculums, our core language program, which is a sixteen week oral language intervention. We also have AI-powered material generators so you can generate practice materials in an instant. Um, we have courses, we have our discussion board, we have all kinds of great stuff. So I wanted to get this out there.

Carrie Clark 2:55

I wanted to show you guys what we have and also to help you understand this idea of. Having a pathway, having a curriculum where this is the way we address these challenges, and here's how we customize it to each child. So, without further ado, let's talk about the voice and resonance curriculums. This is one of our shorter areas, so maybe this podcast won't be quite as long.

Why is medical (ENT) clearance essential before starting voice or resonance therapy?

Carrie Clark 3:19

But these are our comprehensive plans for improving vocal quality and resonance. Okay. So let's start with who it's for. This cur these curriculums are for children and teens whose voice quality sounds different than others. So maybe they're hoarse, they're raspy, their voice is breathy or gravelly or strained. There's so many different words that we can use to describe it. But in some way the vocal quality is different. It could also be that they have differences in volume, rate, or pitch, we call that porosity, that's that whole area. We also have um curriculum for those whose voices are too nasal, meaning that there's too much air going through the nose, or maybe they sound like they have a stuffy nose.

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1 What is the overall purpose of the Voice/Resonance curriculum series? 0:01–1:32 2 Who are the ideal children and teens for the voice and resonance programs? 1:32–3:19 3 Why is medical (ENT) clearance essential before starting voice or resonance therapy? 3:19–4:35 4 What are the four separate curricula included under voice and resonance? 4:35–7:19 5 How does the Foundations of Healthy Voice Use curriculum address vocal hygiene and strain? 7:19–11:09 6 What strategies are taught in the Resonance (Nasality) curriculum for oral vs. nasal airflow? 11:09–14:50 7 How does the Voice curriculum progress from reducing strain to controlling pitch and endurance? 14:50–16:59

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Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech TherapyComprehensive Plans for Improving Vocal Quality and Resonance Our voice and resonance curriculums provide a clear, structured approach for helping children and teens improve their vocal quality, projection, and resonance in healthy, sustainable ways. Each plan includes practical strategies and guided activities that teach students how to use their voice effectively and comfortably across real-world settings—from the classroom to the stage. Give your students the confidence to speak clearly, comfortably, and with pride in their own voice. Structured. Evidence-based. Confidence-building. Start your Free Trial to Access the Voice/Resonance Curriculums →Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Who’s it For? Children and teens whose voice quality sounds different from others (hoarse, raspy, breathy, gravelly, strained, etc.) Those with differences in the volume, rate, or pitch of their speech Those whose voices sound too nasal or like they have a stuffy nose Those who frequently lose their voice Those with diagnosed structural differences (vocal nodules, cleft lip/palate, etc.) or motor disorders (apraxia, dysarthria, etc.) Who Can Use It? Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs Parents and Caregivers Teachers and Educators Choose your Curriculum: Foundations of Healthy Voice Use Resonance (Nasality) Voice Prosody Foundations of Healthy Voice Use Curriculum:What is it? A structured, easy-to-follow program that teaches healthy voice habits — guiding children and teens through vocal hygiene, breath control, and efficient voice use to support clear, confident communication. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Cough or clear their throat frequently Frequently yell, scream, or cheer loudly Make a lot of loud or harsh sound effects while playing Frequently speak very loudly or in an unnatural speaking voice Frequently lose their voice Frequently breathe through the mouth instead of the nose Run out of breath when speaking or lack breath support Have noisy or effortful breathing during speech How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Vocal Hygiene and Preventing Strain (Ages 5-12 yrs and beyond) Eliminating Vocal Abuse Intermediate Level: Breath Control and Support (Ages 6-14 yrs and beyond) Coordinating Breath with Speech Advanced Level: Self-Monitoring and Carryover of Voice Strategies (Ages 12 yrs – Adult) Making Environmental Modifications to Prevent Vocal Strain Using Preventative Strategies Across Environments Using Proper Breathing Techniques throughout Day * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Foundations for Healthy Voice Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Resonance (Nasality) Curriculum:What is it? A structured program that helps children and teens develop balanced resonance for clearer speech — providing step-by-step guidance and practice to reduce hypernasality or hyponasality and improve overall voice quality. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Speak too nasally or sound like they have a stuffy nose Sound like they are talking through their nose Have air puffing or rattling in the nose when they talk Have certain speech sounds that are weak or muffled, especially on sounds like /p/, /t/, /k/ How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Developing Awareness & Discrimination (Ages 5-6 yrs and beyond) Discriminate Between Oral and Hypernasal Resonance Intermediate Level: Using Oral Resonance in Structured Speech Tasks (Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond) Using Oral Resonance First in Words, then in Longer Utterances Up through Reading Aloud Advanced Level: Generalization and Carryover to Everyday Speech (Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond) Using Correct Oral Resonance in Conversation Generalizing Correct Oral Airflow to Other Environments * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Resonance Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Voice Curriculum:What is it? A structured, evidence-based program for addressing voice disorders by helping children and teens develop healthy, efficient voice use — providing clear, guided lessons to improve vocal quality and support confident, sustainable communication. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Frequently speak with a hoarse/raspy voice Frequently speak with a breathy/airy voice Sound like they are straining or forcing their voice Often sound gravelly, crackly, or growly in their voice How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Reducing Vocal Strain and Tension (Ages 5-10 yrs and beyond) Introduction to How the Voice Works Relaxation Techniques (whatever works best for this client) Yawn-Sigh Easy Onset Intermediate Level: Improving Vocal Quality (Ages 10-14 yrs and beyond) Using Frontal Focus Resonance to Improve Vocal Quality Advanced Level: Controlling Pitch, Loudness, and Endurance (Ages 12 yrs – Adult) Controlling Pitch and Loudness to Reduce Strain Building Vocal Endurance Self-Monitoring Voice * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Voice Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Prosody Curriculum:What is it? A structured program that helps children and teens develop natural-sounding prosody — teaching control of volume, rate, and pitch to make speech more expressive, clear, and engaging. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Sound choppy or robotic Struggle with volume (too loud or too quiet) Struggle with rate (too fast or too slow) Struggle with pitch (too high, too low, or monotone with no pitch variability) How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Attending to Prosody in Sounds and Speech (Ages 4-6 yrs and beyond) Demonstrate Prosody Concepts of Loud/Quiet, Fast/Slow, and High/Low Intermediate Level: Using Expected Prosody in Speech (Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond) Using Expected Prosody in Phrases and Sentences Advanced Level: Generalizing Expected Prosody in Conversation (Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond) Using Expected Prosody in Conversation and Across Environments * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Prosody Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one. Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication: Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.) Speech sound pronunciation Social communication and pragmatic skills Fluency and stuttering Voice and resonance Functional Communication Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed. Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress. And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes. Sneak Peek! Learn More about the Curriculum → The post Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

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