Voice disorders

Treatment of voice disorders may vary by disorder, but a common part of treatment is "vocal hygiene."  To over-simplify treatment, goals often include minimizing yelling and drinking water.  Practice these techniques at Bird Park, and cue your child to talk in a lower volume and drink water during breaks.  Resisting to raise one's voice in the outdoors can be a real challenge.  Practice in natural activities at Bird Park, such as:

on the monkey bars,

and walking over a bridge.

For more information on pediatric voice disorders, visit http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2010/101123/Pediatric-Voice-Disorders--Evaluation-and-Treatment.htm