Voice:
Any inappropriate consistent deviation in pitch, intensity, quality, or the basic phonatory or resonatory attribute and there is documented evidence that the impairment significantly interferes with the student's educational performance or significantly interferes with the student's developmental functioning to a degree inappropriate for his or her cultural and social background or overall developmental level. In order to qualify for voice therapy, a student must obtain a recommendation from an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) physician indicating the need for Speech Therapy. This information is provided by the parents.
Warning Signs:
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 looses his/her voice