Child Voice Clinic
Northside Speech provides personalised support for managing hoarse voice, vocal nodules, and other voice problems in children.
Who is eligible?
- Ages: Children 4-10 years old
- Needs: Kids with voice issues like hoarseness or vocal nodules, and those ready for daily home practice
- Caregiver Involvement: Caregivers need to be open to using strategies at home to help prevent voice problems from coming back
- Child Readiness: Children should be able to handle mistakes, pay attention for at least 10 minutes, and have some resilience
How does it work?
- Where: Available at our Lyneham clinic or via telehealth
- Frequency: Weekly 30-minute sessions that become less frequent as progress is made
- Focus: Managing voice issues with daily home practice to prevent future problems
- Goal: Achieving your goals with as few appointments as possible
What happens during an appointment?
During Appointments:
- Discuss progress and review home practice
- Observe and adjust exercises based on your child’s needs
- Learn new strategies and troubleshoot any issues
Getting started:
- ENT review: Get an ENT review. Start by talking to your GP, who can refer you to an ENT specialist.
- Booking: Schedule appointments online.