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VOICE DISORDERS

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​Voice difficulties might include chronic hoarseness, aphonia (absence of voice), low/high pitch, or strained/strangled quality.  They occur for a variant of reasons.  Speech-language pathologists are not permitted to begin therapy with a child or adult with a suspected voice problem without first having them evaluated and cleared for therapy by an otolaryngologist (ENT).  The ENT will perform a laryngoscopic examination where they are able to view the vocal folds (voice box) in real time.  This examination is necessary to rule out the presence of any contraindications that could impede speech therapy as well as any other health concerns.


LSVT LOUD

We are LSVT LOUD Certified Providers.  LSVT LOUD is an intensive and effective speech/voice treatment for people with Parkinsons Disease and other neurological disorders.  LSVT LOUD has been significantly studied and has proved to be a greatly effective and intensive treatment.  To learn more about the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment LOUD, CLICK HERE or contact us to discuss if this is something that might be appropriate for you or your loved one. 
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Vocal Nodules:

Vocal fold nodules are benign growths on both vocal folds that are caused by vocal abuse (yelling, excessive throat clearing etc.). Over time, repeated misuse of the vocal folds results in soft, swollen spots on each vocal fold that develop into harder, callus-like growths. The nodules will become larger and more stiff the longer the vocal abuse continues.  Can also be the result of acid reflux


Vocal Polyps

Take a number of forms and are sometimes caused by vocal abuse. Polyps appear on either one or both of the vocal folds and appear as a swelling or bump (like a nodule), a stalk-like growth, or a blister-like lesion. Most polyps are larger than nodules and may be called by other names, such as polypoid degeneration or Reinke's edema.


Cancer

While rare in children, cancer must be ruled out before therapy can begin with them as well as adults.



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  • Home
  • Speech Therapy Materials Store
    • Free SLP Downloads
  • Dysphagia
    • The Normal Swallowing Process
    • Brain & Cranial Nerves
    • Guidelines for Safe Swallowing
    • Imaging Examinations
    • Dysphagia Diagnosis
    • Hydration
    • Dysphagia Diets
    • Oral Care/Oral Hygiene
    • Predictors of Aspiration Pneumonia (AP)
    • Dysphagia Treatment Strategies >
      • Tube Feeding
  • Language
    • Developmental Milestones
    • Early Language Learning
    • Enhance Your Child's Communication
  • Aphasia
    • Symptoms of a Stroke
    • Language After Stroke
    • Aphasia Treatment
  • AAC
  • Autism
    • Therapy
    • Sensorimotor
    • Stimulation
  • Feeding
    • Oral Motor
    • GI Disorders in Pediatric Feeding
    • Drooling
  • Articulation vs Phonological
    • Speech Sound Development
    • Articulation Therapy Materials
  • Literacy
    • Reading
    • Processing Disorders
    • Literacy Treatment
    • Phonemic Awareness Treatment
  • Voice
    • Voice Tips
    • Voice Therapy
    • Voice Modifications
  • Motor Speech Disorders/Dysarthrias
    • Classifications of the Dysarthrias
  • Stuttering
    • Normal Fluency Development
    • Enhance Fluency at Home
    • Deal with Stuttering Effectively
  • Speech & Language Therapy Treatment Materials
    • Speech Therapy Material Links >
      • AAC
      • Speech Therapy APPS
  • Resources
  • Blog/News
  • Patient Advance Directives
  • The Speech & Swallow Clinic of South Florida
    • Speech and Language Services & Payment Options
    • Client History Forms
    • About Us >
      • Contact Us
      • Sponsorship & Collaboration
  • Contact Us
  • Speech Store