Join clinical SLP and Bridging Voice therapist Abygail Marx, MS, CCC-SLP, as she sits down with host Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP, to demystify the rapidly evolving world of voice preservation. In this conversation, we explore the clinical nuances between message banking, voice banking, and AI-driven voice cloning to help you determine the best “insurance policy” for your clients’ unique communication needs. You’ll gain actionable strategies for navigating sensitive counseling moments and practical tips for capturing high-quality recordings, even when a patient’s voice has already begun to change. Discover how you can empower your clients to maintain their authentic identity and social connections through these profound, life-changing technologies.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the evidence around the creation and use of voice preservation tools—including message banking, voice banking, and AI-driven voice cloning—for individuals with progressive neurological conditions and other speech-impacting diagnoses
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the selection, recording process, and integration of personalized voices into daily communication to maintain a patient’s identity and communication efficacy
• Solve patient case scenarios involving various stages of voice loss, including navigating the challenges of using legacy recordings or proxy voices when natural speech is no longer available

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:05) Overview of Speech Scope podcast and today's focus
• (00:02:35) Guest introduction and relevance of voice preservation
• (00:04:31) Introduction to voice preservation technologies
• (00:06:52) What message banking is and how to do it
• (00:13:54) Understanding voice banking and its purpose
• (00:21:40) Introduction to voice cloning and its benefits
• (00:23:49) How to create a voice clone: process and tips
• (00:28:50) Voice cloning vs. voice banking
• (00:33:05) Research and evidence supporting voice preservation
• (00:36:53) Clinical workflow and practical steps for SLPs
• (00:40:02) Emotional and counseling aspects of voice preservation
• (00:45:29) Top three actionable takeaways for clinicians
• (00:50:28) Final thoughts and encouragement for clinicians

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