Pediatric Voice: A Modern, Collaborative Approach to Care

Most speech-language pathologists see children as part of their practice. 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 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 is provided. The spectrum of evaluation techniques ranging from basic to innovative high tech instrumentation is presented. Evidence-driven treatment approaches for common as well as unique pediatric voice disorders is covered in a practical, case-based format. The central theme throughout this text is the authors' focus on a truly integrated, multidisciplinary approach to the care of children with voice disorders, yet the needs of the solo or school-based practitioner are addressed as well.

Included with the text is a supplemental DVD with select practice materials in printable patient use format, color images of laryngeal pathologies, and digital audio and video samples for perceptual rating practice with additional case studies.

With contributions from Alessandro de Alarcon, MD, MPH; Wendy LeBorgne, PhD; and Keiko Ishikawa, MM, MA.

Lisa N. Kelchner, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, BRS-S is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati and a Research Associate at the Center for Pediatric Voice Disorders, Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center. Her research is focused on the assessment and treatment of children with airway protection and voice disorders, especially those related to pediatric airway injury and reconstruction. Dr. Kelchner is the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati.

Susan Baker Brehm, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Miami University (Ohio) and a Research Associate at the Center for Pediatric Voice Disorders, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Her research is focused on clinical assessment and voice outcomes in children with laryngeal and other upper airway disorders. Dr. Brehm is the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Speech Pathology at Miami University.

Barbara Weinrich, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Miami University (Ohio) and a Research Associate at the Center for Pediatric Voice Disorders, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Her research is focused on assessment and treatment of voice disorders, including a variety of approaches to unique voice problems, as well as research regarding treatment efficacy.