Voice Clinic
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
- Children aged 4-10 years
- Individuals with goals around reducing or managing voice problems (such as vocal nodules, or a frequently strained or hoarse voice)
- Individuals who are prepared to complete daily home practice to achieve their goals and retain their progress long term
Additional eligibility criteria for children:
- Caregivers must be willing to implement strategies at home to reduce the risk of recurrence of voice problems
- Children must have some degree of resilience and ability to tolerate getting things wrong
- Children who are able to pay attention for at least 10 minutes at a time
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The voice clinic:
- Is offered in the Lyneham clinic or via telehealth
- Involves weekly 30 minute appointments, which are gradually reduced to less frequent appointments as you progress
- Supports goals around managing voice problems only
- Involves daily home practice activities to maximise learning and reduce the likelihood of problems returning
- Is focused on achieving your goals in as few appointments as possible
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE VOICE CLINIC?
Our speech clinic program is designed around evidence-based and best practice voice interventions.
During an appointment, you can expect:
- The speech pathologist will ask you about any progress you have noticed at home
- You will discuss your home practice program, and the speech pathologist will observe your exercises and how your voice has been responding to these
- The speech pathologist will work with you to adjust or add new strategies to the home practice exercises as you progress
- You will learn and practice these strategies during the appointment
- The speech pathologist will work with you to troubleshoot any difficulties, and plan to complete home practice in a way that works for you
HOW DO I ACCESS THE VOICE CLINIC?
All clients need an ENT review before commencing voice therapy. You will need to discuss your concerns with your GP, who will refer you to ENT.
Appointments for the voice clinic can be booked online.