Systematic Assessment of Vocal Tremor for Improved Classification and Treatment of Hyperkinetic Speech Disorders

This webinar, presented by Dr. Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer, provides updates on clinical characteristics and optimal assessment methods for characterizing and classifying those with vocal tremor to improve treatment planning. Those with vocal tremor are often misdiagnosed has having laryngeal dystonia, a more rare hyperkinetic speech disorder. This presentation  shares novel insights and advancements in recommended systematic assessment methods resulting from research investigating essential vocal tremor using currently available and novel clinical tools.

Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer, PhD, CCC-SLP is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Director of the Voice, Airway, Swallowing Translational (VAST) Research Lab, Clinic Director for the Voice Disorders Center, and Adjunct faculty to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Utah. Dr. Barkmeier-Kraemer has over 30 years of clinical and research experience with voice, airway, and dysphagia populations as well as over 20 years of experience teaching and mentoring students clinically and in research.