**Puberphonia Awareness Program
(Training Classes for Paramedical Professionals)**
Course coordinater
Dr. Siva Subramaniam & sSankar at Siva ENT hospital on 1st February 9 am to 4pm, admission free.
About the Program
Puberphonia is a common yet under-diagnosed voice disorder in adolescent and adult males, where the voice remains abnormally high-pitched despite normal laryngeal anatomy. Early identification and proper guidance can prevent long-term psychological and social consequences.
This Puberphonia Awareness Program is designed to educate and empower paramedical professionals to identify, counsel, and appropriately guide patients with puberphonia.
Target Participants
Audiologists
Speech & Hearing Assistants
Nursing staff
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy graduates
Allied Health Science graduates
Voice trainers and rehabilitation assistants
Objectives of the Program
To create awareness about puberphonia as a treatable condition
To help paramedical professionals identify puberphonia early
To explain the difference between laryngeal voice and pharyngeal voice
To introduce the concept of non-surgical correction
To reduce stigma, fear, and misconceptions among patients and families
Topics Covered
What is puberphonia?
Common myths and misunderstandings
Psychological and social impact of puberphonia
Role of resonance and pharyngeal sound production
Importance of early referral and motivation
Case demonstrations (before and after voice samples)
Role of paramedical staff in awareness and follow-up
Teaching Method
Interactive classroom sessions
Audio-visual demonstrations
Case discussions
Question & answer sessions
Outcome of the Program
Participants will confidently identify puberphonia cases
Improved patient counselling and referral
Enhanced professional knowledge as an add-on skill
Contribution to puberphonia eradication at the community level
Certification
Certificate of participation will be provided.
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