Raymond Colton and Janina Casper

Rationale:The goal of voice therapy is to restore the best voice possible, a voice that will be functional for purposes of employment and general communication. Voice therapy must be rooted in and derived from an understanding of laryngeal anatomy and phonatory physiology. The relationship between the person and the voice must be understood and incorporated into the therapy program. It is important for the client to verbalize perceptions of how the voice sounds and feels.

I. To restore the mucosa to a healthy condition to regain clear and full vocal function

II. Identification and elimination of all abusive behaviors through the reduction of laryngeal tensions institution of a vocal hygiene program, environmental manipulation, easy voice production, and establishment of improved vocal habits

III. Identification of patients needs that require other forms of attention and appropriate referral

I. Restore healthy function and return of good voice

II. Help individual client find the best voice of which she is capable

III. Help individual accept changed voice, exploration of the adequacy of the voice for all necessary speaking situations, and suggesting environmental adjustments as necessary

There are few techniques that are specific to a single voice disorder because there is so much similarity in laryngeal physiology across many disorders. Thus many of the same therapeutic techniques can be used in each instance.