Working with Childrens' Voice Disorders

Drawing on more than ten years' experience with children's voice disorders, the authors five practical advice on the nature of children's voice problems, ideas for therapy, the aims of intervention and how best to achieve them, as well as an overview of the relevant literature. It contains ideas for setting up treatment groups, together with case studies and suggestions on how to evaluate therapy and measure outcomes; includes ideas for working with groups as well as individuals; easily accessible and user-friendly; contains photocopiable resources for setting up voice groups, including all essential paperwork. Contents: Introduction; Laryngeal and Voice Development in Children; The Origins of Paediatric Dysphonia; Assessment and Evaluation; principles of Therapy and Management; Developing a Programme of Vocal Hygiene for Children; Relaxation and Posture Modification; Breathing for Voice; Voice Therapy techniques; the Group Approach to Therapy and Therapy Evaluation; Appendices.