Support for children with vocal quality changes — hoarseness, breathiness, strain, or voice loss — helping protect healthy voice use as they grow.
A pediatric voice disorder is a noticeable difference in a child's pitch, loudness, or overall voice quality compared to other children their age and sex — and it's more common than many parents realize, affecting an estimated 5% of children as an ongoing issue. Voice disorders generally fall into two categories: organic, meaning there's a structural cause, and functional, meaning the voice itself is being used or strained in a way that's causing the problem.
Everyday voice use can strain a young voice.A few things tend to be behind pediatric voice disorders.
Yelling and shouting are among the most common causes.Voice disorders can show up in a few different ways.
We start with a full case history and a perceptual evaluation of your child's voice, and — when needed — more detailed instrumental testing (like videolaryngostroboscopy, along with aerodynamic and acoustic measures) to understand exactly what's happening with the voice. From there, voice therapy focuses on eliminating the vocal habits that are causing strain, strengthening healthy vocal cord function, improving hydration habits, and teaching a child how to produce their voice in a healthier way.
Assessment starts with a look at how the voice is working.A few everyday habits help protect a growing voice.
Hydration and rest help a child's voice recover.Call, text, or fill out our form — we'll set up your free consultation within 24 hours.
