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Sandage, Mary J.; Zelazny, Sherri K. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2004
Paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) is a complex adductory disorder of the vocal folds that frequently is mistaken for asthma. PVFM typically requires behavioral intervention by a trained speech-language pathologist for complete resolution of the symptoms. Once thought to be limited to adults, PVFM has been increasingly documented and…
Descriptors: Voice Disorders, Children, Adolescents, Intervention

Peppard, Robert C. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1996
This article describes the nature and treatment of functional voice disorders in adolescents. It summarizes physiological and psychological changes that occur in adolescence; types of functional voice disorders common to that period; incidence; and possible causes, including risk factors. Three case studies illustrate the importance of careful…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis