Voice and Resonance Disorders

Catalog description

This course covers the anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the head and neck involved in the onset, development, and maintenance of disorders of the voice as well as structural malformations of the palate and velopharynx in children and adults. Assessment procedures for voice, resonance, and velopharyngeal dysfunction are illustrated with case studies, and no-tech, low- tech, and high-tech approaches. Treatment procedures for voice and resonance disorders are covered in detail. Laryngectomee rehabilitation and surgical voice restoration will be reviewed.