Navigating Voice Disorders: Around the Larynx in 50 Tips

This book provides 50 tips for speech and language therapy practitioners working with adult voice disorders, covering the clinical pathway from assessment to management and discharge. It offers practical hints and self-development activities, with a handy appendix for further reading and resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a wealth of valuable insights and practical advice for speech and language therapy practitioners who are either new to or less experienced in working with adult voice disorders. It provides a thorough clinical pathway, encompassing assessment, management, and discharge, to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

The book is packed with easily accessible and practical hints, therapeutic techniques, and self-development activities designed to enhance the reader's understanding and expertise in voice disorders. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

Reflecting on the Normal Voice: Understanding the fundamentals of healthy vocal production and the importance of normal voice assessment.

'Doing Therapy: Implementing effective speech and language therapy interventions for adult voice disorders.

Assessment: Conducting comprehensive voice assessments to identify the underlying causes, characteristics, and severity of voice disorders.

Management: Developing individualized treatment plans that address the specific needs of patients with voice disorders, including voice therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other interventions.

Specific Diagnoses: Providing detailed information on various adult voice disorders, such as vocal nodules, polyps, spasmodic dysphonia, and laryngitis.

Professional Voice Users: Understanding the unique challenges and needs of professional voice users, such as singers, actors, and speakers.

Professional Liaison: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as otolaryngologists, to ensure comprehensive care and coordinate treatment plans.

Learning from Clients: Engaging in effective communication and building rapport with patients to gain insights into their experiences and preferences.

The resource concludes with a handy appendix that provides further reading and useful resources for speech and language therapy practitioners working with adult voice disorders.

By presenting diagnosis-specific and client group-specific tips alongside widely applicable guidance, this book serves as a valuable go-to resource for accessible and practical support for voice newbies. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in voice therapy, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to excel in your practice.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032157290