Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender/Gender Diverse Client: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide, Third Edition

Outstanding features include thorough background information on history, sociology, psychology, and medical terminology relevant to this population and the overall role of the voice therapist and speech-language pathologist in the transition of a transgender client. Chapters cover each aspect of a communication training program, including case studies, summaries, appendices and an extensive bibliography.

New to this edition:

• A PluralPlus companion website including "before and after" audio files of communication therapy examples
• A new co-editor, Jack Pickering, brings a fresh perspective and decades of experience in transgender voice and communication
• A chapter addressing the voice and communication needs of transmasculine individuals

This text guides clinicians who work with the population in designing and administering a mindful, focused, and efficient treatment plan. Speech-language pathologists, ENT physicians, and professors within the areas of singing, theatre, and voice disorders will find this text to be a necessary resource.