Information
for Vocologists
First things first. What is a vocologist? Vocology is
defined as the science and practice of voice habilitation.
[Do not let it escape your attention that habilitation
carries a broader definition as compared to rehabilitation.].
Thus, a vocologist is a professional with training in this subspecialty.
Vocologists are often speech-language pathologists, but may also
be voice trainers or educators, or otolaryngologists.
Prescribed Medications
and Their Effects on Voice and Speech
In tabular form, the 200 most frequently-prescribed
medications are presented in alphabetical order, along
with their effects (if any) on voice or speech production.
The Training of the
Speech-Language Pathologist in Voice
A brief summary provides
results of a 1994 (and 1999 follow-up) questionnaire
distributed to all U.S. accredited programs of speech-language
pathology. The surveys sought to determine exposure
to didactic coursework and clinical experience in
voice for speech-language pathology graduate students.
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