SYDNEY - Kogarah and Miranda
Spasmodic Dysphonia is a problem with nerve signals to the vocal cords which causes them to spasm during speech. This interferes with the flow of voice with the voice stopping on and off. It can be incredibly frustrating and debilitating.
Diagnosis can sometimes be difficult, but it is usually diagnosed by a team including ENT, Neurologist and Speech Pathologist.
Yes. The main treatment for Spasmodic Dysphonia is Botulum Toxin (Botox) injection to reduce the muscle spasms. This is usually effective in improving the voice.
Therapy with a Speech Pathologist experienced in voice can help you manage Spasmodic Dysphonia and provide other voice strategies.
Spasmodic Dysphonia (pdf)
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Trudy Lynch Speech Pathology
Please note - Unfortunately I do not provide general children's Speech Pathology services as this is not my area of recent experience. For these services I suggest you visit the Speech Pathology Australia Website. I do provide services for children with Chronic cough, voice disorders or stuttering.