Voice Disorders

Voice Disorders: Scope of Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition, presents a comprehensive account of the field of voice in the early years of the new millennium. The book is meant for graduate students in speech-language pathology as well as practicing professionals who would appreciate an up-to-date yet easy-to-read reference.
 
The text integrates a comprehensive and in-depth discussion of the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of specific voice disorders including causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment approaches. Discussion of multicultural perspectives, evidence-based practice, quality of life, and the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health provides readers with a current framework for clinical management.
 
The 2nd Edition incorporates new research, and revised and reorganized material to help students quickly and easily grasp important theoretical and clinical concepts.
 
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A comprehensive look at voice disorders covering causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment
Voice Disorders: Scope of Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition, presents a comprehensive account of the field of voice in the early years of the new millennium. The book is meant for graduate students in speech-language pathology as well as practicing professionals who would appreciate an up-to-date yet easy-to-read reference.
 
The text integrates a comprehensive and in-depth discussion of the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of specific voice disorders including causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment approaches. Discussion of multicultural perspectives, evidence-based practice, quality of life, and the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health provides readers with a current framework for clinical management.
 
The 2nd Edition incorporates new research, and revised and reorganized material to help students quickly and easily grasp important theoretical and clinical concepts.
 
Also available with the Enhanced Pearson eText
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with embedded videos, self-assessment quizzes, and practice Praxis exam questions. Learn more at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted.

• An integrated approach to voice disorders brings the knowledge of speech-language pathologists and medical professionals together to help readers understand how to treat the patient holistically.
• Color photographs, detailed diagrams, and illustrations allow students to easily visualize and understand both the normal and disordered anatomy and physiology of the respiratory and laryngeal systems.
• A clear and accessible writing style presents theoretical and clinical material in an understandable way so that students gain a firm grasp of essential concepts.
• A focus on current topics in the field, including the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health; the role of evidence-based practice; multicultural perspectives in the provision of clinical services; and the effects of drugs on the voice, allows readers to become familiar with important areas of interest.
• End-of-chapter summaries and review questions help readers understand and retain what they’ve read.

Revised and reorganized material helps students quickly and easily grasp important clinical concepts

• NEW: Clinical notes, applications, and management techniques are now highlighted in text boxes so that readers can quickly make connections between theory and practice.
• UPDATED: Disorders are reclassified based on the Classification Manual for Voice Disorders for a more logical flow of information.
• UPDATED: Clinical considerations, such as patient compliance, therapy dropout, and therapy efficacy, are integrated into chapter 4, “Clinical Management.“
• UPDATED: Treatment approaches are now presented in easy-to-read bulleted steps (ch. 4).
• NEW: Counseling information for speech-language pathologists, an important component of voice therapy, is now included in chapter 4.

Also available with the Enhanced Pearson eText
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

• NEW: Embedded videos enrich the experience by allowing readers to see vocal fold function in select voice disorders.
• NEW: Practice Praxis questions help students review important concepts and familiarize themselves with the types of questions they will see on the Praxis exam.
• NEW: Self-check quizzes give readers opportunities to assess their understanding of key points for each chapter.

Students can experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book! Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted to register for your digital examination copy.

Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what’s new in this edition.

Revised and reorganized material helps students quickly and easily grasp important clinical concepts

• Clinical notes, applications, and management techniques are now highlighted in text boxes so that readers can quickly make connections between theory and practice.
• Disorders are reclassified based on the Classification Manual for Voice Disorders for a more logical flow of information.
• Clinical considerations, such as patient compliance, therapy dropout, and therapy efficacy, are integrated into chapter 4, “Clinical Management.“
• Treatment approaches are now presented in easy-to-read bulleted steps (ch. 4).
• Counseling information for speech-language pathologists, an important component of voice therapy, is now included in chapter 4.

Also available with the Enhanced Pearson eText
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

• Embedded videos enrich the experience by allowing readers to see vocal fold function in select voice disorders.
• Practice Praxis questions help students review important concepts and familiarize themselves with the types of questions they will see on the Praxis exam.
• Self-check quizzes give readers opportunities to assess their understanding of key points for each chapter.

Students can experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book! Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted to register for your digital examination copy.

Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what’s new in this edition.

Dr. Carole Ferrand earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She obtained her Master’s and PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Penn State University. Dr. Ferrand has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Speech Science, Phonetics, Anatomy and Physiology, and Voice Disorders at Hofstra University since 1989. Her research has focused on acoustic and perceptual aspects of both healthy and dysphonic voices, as well as acoustic markers of code switching in bilingual speakers. Her text, Speech Science: An Integrated Approach to Theory and Clinical Practice, 4th Edition, was published by Pearson Education in 2018. When not writing books, Dr. Ferrand is an avid reader of historical fiction, and loves to ride her recumbent trike.