Voice evaluations and voice therapy are provided for clients of all ages for both functional and organic voice disorders. An exam by an otolaryngologist is required before the initiation of voice therapy. Lasting voice improvement is generally the result of a team approach involving both the laryngologist and speech-language pathologist. In voice therapy, clients learn about vocal hygiene and how to apply appropriate vocal techniques to reduce or eliminate unhealthy vocal behaviors. Trial voice therapy is available for clients with guarded prognoses or before considering surgical options.

A specialized laboratory, consisting of state-of-the-art technology, is available to provide initial measures, visual feedback, and comparative data. This technology includes a variety of computer-based systems, which allow for aerodynamic, spectral, acoustic, and perceptual analyses of voice. Pre-surgical baselines obtained using this instrumentation may be compared to data collected post-surgically in order to demonstrate changes and improvement.

For additional information contact:
Teresa Wolf, MA, CCC-SLP
901-678-5800

Additional information about voice disorders and treatment can be found at www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/