Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender and Transsexual Client

This is the first resource for speech-language pathologists and voice clinicians who assist transgender/transsexual patients in developing authentic voices, language, movement and behaviors congruous with their gender identification. This text guides clinicians who work with the transgender/transsexual population in designing and administering a mindful, focused and efficient treatment plan. Outstanding features include thorough background information on history, sociology, psychology, 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. An accompanying CD-ROM shows before and after communication therapy examples.