"Treatment of Voice Disorders, Second Edition" presents the entire range of behavioral, medical and surgical voice treatment options from the perspective of a variety of specialist practitioners with exceptional breadth and clarity. As suggested in the opening chapter, contemporary treatment of voice disorders draws on interdisciplinary expertise, and the book is true to that perspective. The team approach to voice treatment is realized through the contributions of laryngologists, speech-language pathologists, singing voice specialists, nurses, physiotherapists, acting voice trainers, and others.The reader will find discussion of various treatment procedures, including surgical, pharmacological, and behavioral. "Treatment of Voice Disorders, Second Edition" presents essential information that allows for the effective interaction of various specialties. For example, behavioral specialists can draw on the information that is given on surgery, trauma and injury, and medications. This book is at once a template for team-based treatment and a deep informational resource for treatment alternatives.Its scope and depth make it a book that the voice specialist will want to keep close at hand. "Treatment of Voice Disorders, Second Edition" is ideal for speech-language pathology students and clinicians and is suitable for classroom use as well as for reference. It is an essential volume for anyone concerned with voice disorders.New to this edition:*New content on topics such as technology in the studio and pedagogy for children.*Many topics have been expanded to highlight current practices, to include information published since the previous edition, and to present current management approaches.*Chapters have been rewritten extensively to include the most current techniques and to reflect the latest beliefs and practices, as well as the most recent information from the evolving literature in this field.*Chapter 16 on nutrition has been completely rewritten and includes important changes in criteria and strategy, reflecting developments in nutritional science over the last decade.*New material on topics such as choral pedagogy for geriatric singers, laryngeal manipulation, and cosmetic procedures and their implications for voice professionals.
| ISBN: | 9781597568616 |
| Publication date: | 2nd October 2017 |
| Author: | Robert T. Sataloff |
| Publisher: | Plural Publishing Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 558 pages |
| Genres: |
Speech and language disorders and therapy Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) |