Pediatric Voice: A Modern, Collaborative Approach to Care

Pediatric Voice: A Modern, Collaborative Approach to Care, offers a comprehensive and current review of the care of children with voice disorders. It includes an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the pediatric laryngeal mechanism, associated neural controls, and phonatory behavior across childhood. A thorough discussion of the etiologic correlates of pediatric voice disorders as well as the spectrum of evaluation techniques-ranging from basic techniques to innovative instrumentation-is presented. Evidence-driven treatment approaches for both common and unique pediatric voice disorders are covered in a practical, case-based format. The text not only focuses on a truly integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to the care of children with voice disorders, but also the needs of the solo or school-based practitioner. Included with the text is a supplemental DVD with select practice materials, which are audio samples for perceptual rating practice and video samples for laryngeal function rating practice. There are video samples of therapy techniques with children and additional case summaries for complex patients.