Navigating Voice Disorders: Around the Larynx in 50 Tips

by Carolyn Andrews

Overview

This book comprises 50 tips for speech and language therapy practitioners who are new to, or less experienced in, working with adult voice disorders. It considers the full clinical pathway from assessment to management and on through to discharge.

Packed with easily accessible, practical hints about therapy and useful self-development activities for the reader, sections cover:

• Reflecting on the normal voice
• ‘Doing’ therapy
• Assessment
• Management
• Specific diagnoses
• Professional voice users
• Professional liaison
• Learning from clients

The resource concludes with a handy appendix providing further reading and useful resources. Presenting diagnosis-specific and client group-specific tips alongside widely applicable guidance, this is a go-to book for accessible and practical support for voice newbies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032157290
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/2022
Series:	Navigating Speech and Language Therapy
Pages:	246
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Carolyn Andrews is a speech and language therapist and University Teaching Fellow with over 20 years’ clinical experience and education of SLT students. She first got curious about the voice listening to Top of the Pops in the 1980s and is fascinated by the uniqueness of our voices. Carolyn sees a key part of professional practice as translating complicated theory into accessible knowledge for clients and students alike, and loves exploring the craft of the voice with others.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Your voice, the normal voice

Chapter 3: Doing voice therapy

Chapter 4: Assessment

Chapter 5: Management

Chapter 6: Working with specific diagnoses

Chapter 7: Working with professional voice users

Chapter 8: Professional liaison

Chapter 9: Learning from clients

Chapter 10: Appendices

Chapter 11: Useful resources

Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Jessica Olsen, MS, CCC-SLP(Biola University)
Description: This book is a practical tool to address voice therapy management and assessment, while incorporating client values, clinical experience, and available research. It includes figures, tables, and bullet-point lists, making the content accessible and easily referenced in practice.
Purpose: The purpose of this book is to provide tools and practical understanding to complement speech-language pathologists' knowledge of voice and voice disorders. It offers practical treatment approaches and addresses common misconceptions in therapy to achieve optimal outcomes. It is an excellent resource to help speech-language pathologists apply their academic knowledge in daily practice.
Audience: The book is intended for both new and experienced speech-language pathologists who are beginning to work with clients who have voice disorders. It will serve as an introduction for some, and a "refresher" for others working with this population.
Features: The book is practical, immersive, and accessible. It contains practical activities and methods that speech-language pathologists can immediately apply in their practice. The book also includes many prompts that allow speech-language pathologists to consider clients' perspectives and better understand the implications of voice disorders on their lives. It includes the latest research and makes the findings accessible to readers.
Assessment: I genuinely enjoyed reading this book and learning from the author's experience. The book provides a contemporary format and is easy to reflect upon. It assists readers in organizing the information as well as referencing related portions of the book, including when a disorder is best addressed by incorporating multiple, specific points. The book is practical, relevant, and provides speech-language pathologists with ideas to assist them daily.

Doody's Review Service

'This book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of voice disorders and carefully considers the clinical pathway from assessment to discharge. A wide range of topics are covered in the book including, vocal anatomy, common disorders, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. There are self-development activities throughout the book that encourage the reader to reflect on their own voice and clinical practice. The book has a user-friendly approach, offering clear explanations and actionable strategies supported by scientific research. This is a hugely valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand, manage or support those with voice disorders.'

Jo Jackson, highly specialist SLT, South Sefton Adult Speech and Language Therapy, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. Spring 2024 RCSLT Bulletin

'This reads like an informative and enjoyable clinical conversation, providing a comprehensive knowledge base through accessible explanations of the theory behind voice therapy, its practical application, and links to pertinent research literature. Self-development activities enable reflective practice for voice patients and beyond! Clinical tips offer a systematic way to build knowledge or provide a ‘go-to’ resource for a focussed approach. This is set to be a valued clinical companion.'

Fiona Williams, Band 5 Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.

 

'As a newly qualified practitioner - a strong clinical resource provides not only advice but a sense of reassurance. This book does exactly that - clear & concise, it provides a supportive easy to read guide for navigating the world of voice disorders.'

Saba Jennings, Band 6 Community Speech and Language Therapist

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