Vocal Behaviors Checklist
I talk over noise I talk too loudly I drink a lot water I yell or scream I cough too much I am usually quiet when my throat hurts I cry too much I imitate vehicles, animals, television characters or make other funny noises I talk in an unusually high (Mariah Carey) or low pitch (Barry White) I talk a lot even when I lose my voice I think a funny/raspy/hoarse voice is okay Other people think my voice is voice as “cute”. I am quiet when I have a sore throat or I’ve lost my voice. I have a lot of stress or tension. I know how to relax myself when I feel stress or tension in my voice or body. I lose my voice a lot When I lose my voice, I try to speak louder so people will hear me. I rest my voice before and after events that require a lot of talking, singing or yelling. I clear my throat a lot I drink one of the following daily: sodas, coffee, tea, or energy drinks I yell to my family members from other rooms or outside I turn the radio off or very low when I am speaking. I warm up my voice every morning before I come to school. I whisper when I am in quiet places. I breathe through my mouth sometimes. I talk for a long time without resting. I sing loud enough that I can hear my self over the radio. I do at least one vocal hygiene exercise daily I think about and practice breathing I use non-vocal methods to get the attention of other when it is noisy Adapted from a checklist found at: http://www.locutour.com/support/Checklists.php