Voice

Resources in this section explain when to seek support if your child’s voice seems husky, hoarse or “stuffy” and some strategies you can start with at home.

Take Care of Your Child’s Voice

“Taking Care of Your Child’s Voice”
Discuses vocal hygiene and suggestions for parents to model/encourage at home.

Strategies, Tips for home, Treatment, Vocal abuse, Vocal hygiene, Vocal rest

Vocal Hygiene Guidelines

Visual handout summarizing vocal hygiene tips

Do's and don't's, Vocal hygiene, Voice tips, What to avoid

Voice Disorders

“Voice Disorders” are explained in terms of symptoms, causes and when to refer

Breathy Voice, Causes, Hoarse Voice, Signs and Symptoms, Sounds nasal, Vocal modules, When to refer, When to seek help

When Should I be Concerned About my Child’s Voice

YouTube Video “Becka’s Hoarse Voice”

A short video clip of Becka presenting with a hoarse voice. Mom attempts to have her talk and recite

Examples of children with voice disorders, What do voice disorders sound like

YouTube Video “Vocal Hygiene for Kids”

Approximately 5 minute video which discusses vocal hygiene, vocal abuse, ways to modify, ways to maintain good vocal hygiene

How to encourage vocal hygiene at home, How to reduce vocal abuse, How to reduce vocal misuse, Videos of vocal abuse, Videos of vocal misuse, Vocal hygiene, Voice suggestions for home