SLPs supporting Gender Affirming Voice Therapy: Changing one voice at a time
Molloy Faculty Mentor
Dr. Hia Datta
Presenter Major
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Presentation Type
Oral
Location
Hays Theater, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Start Date
1-5-2026 11:20 AM
End Date
1-5-2026 11:26 AM
Description (Abstract)
Gender-affirming voice therapy (GAVT) aims to promote voice-gender congruence, which is associated with improved mental health and well-being (Brasil et al., 2025). However, access to these services remains limited, partly due to insufficient training and clinician preparedness (Moog & Timmons Sund, 2023). Therefore, this study seeks to examine speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs) and graduate students’ levels of preparedness, confidence, and perceived bias in providing GAVT. This study will survey four groups: second-year graduate students, SLPs who provide non-voice therapy services, SLPs who provide voice therapy, and SLPs who provide GAVT. These anonymous surveys will assess participants’ training, clinical experience, confidence, and attitudes toward GAVT. Findings aim to identify gaps in education and training that may impact service accessibility and inform future curriculum and professional development initiatives. This study has been submitted to IRB as IRB application #2418975.
Keywords
voice, speech language pathology, LGBTQ+
Related Pillar(s)
Community, Service, Study
SLPs supporting Gender Affirming Voice Therapy: Changing one voice at a time
Hays Theater, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Gender-affirming voice therapy (GAVT) aims to promote voice-gender congruence, which is associated with improved mental health and well-being (Brasil et al., 2025). However, access to these services remains limited, partly due to insufficient training and clinician preparedness (Moog & Timmons Sund, 2023). Therefore, this study seeks to examine speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs) and graduate students’ levels of preparedness, confidence, and perceived bias in providing GAVT. This study will survey four groups: second-year graduate students, SLPs who provide non-voice therapy services, SLPs who provide voice therapy, and SLPs who provide GAVT. These anonymous surveys will assess participants’ training, clinical experience, confidence, and attitudes toward GAVT. Findings aim to identify gaps in education and training that may impact service accessibility and inform future curriculum and professional development initiatives. This study has been submitted to IRB as IRB application #2418975.
