Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM): Benefits of
Speech-Language Pathology Services
How effective are treatments for voice disorders?
ASHA has written a
treatment efficacy summary on voice disorders
[PDF] that describes evidence about how well treatment works.
This summary is useful not only to individuals with voice
disorders and their caregivers but also to insurance companies
considering payment for much needed services for voice
disorders.
What do SLPs do when working with individuals with PVFM?
The
Preferred Practice Patterns for the Profession of Speech-Language
Pathology
outline the common practices followed by SLPs when engaging in
various aspects of the profession. The Preferred Practice
Patterns for voice assessment and intervention are outlined in
sections 34 and 35.
Additional information about the role of the SLP
is available in the article "
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion: A Tutorial on a Complex Disorder
and the Speech-Language Pathologist's Role" [PDF].
See also:
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement
(PVFM)
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM): Causes and
Number