Red Flags

Your child may have a voice disorder if:

• He/she is consistently hoarse
• He/she talks with a breathy/raspy/strained voice
• He/she constantly loses his/her voice

Therapy

Traditional therapy approach includes:

• Eliminating vocal abuses (ex. excessive screaming, coughing, and/or throat clearing)
• Relaxation
• Using a soft/easy voice

Parental Suggestions

• Model “inside” voice
• Try to identify vocal abuses
• Drink a lot of water