Full Description
This groundbreaking text, now in its second edition, is still the only book of its kind. It is the first resource for speech-language pathologists and voice clinicians who assist transgender/transsexual patients in developing authentic voices, language, and nonverbal communication 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, 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. An accompanying Audio CD shows "before and after" communication therapy examples.The second edition includes: Two new chapters Contributions from two authors who have been through the transgender process and are also voice coaches A new focus on evidence-based data Updated references to the latest research 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.
Contents
Preface Sandy Hirsch IntroductionCommunication Richard K. Adler and Michelle Mordaunt 1. A Historical Perspective and Review of the Literature Jack Pickering and Lauren Baker 2. A Team Approach: The Role of the Clinician Celia R. Hooper and Laura Tallant 3. Evidence-Based Practice in Voice Therapy for Transgender/Transsexual Clients Jennifer Oates 4. Psychosocial Issues Richard K. Adler and Alice Christianson 5. Psychotherapy: Revisited Randi Ettner 6. Assessment and Goal Setting: Revisited Georgia Dacakis 7. Vocal Health and Phonotrauma Richard K. Adler and Christella Antoni 8. Female-to-Male Transgender/Transsexual Considerations Richard Adler, Alexandros N. Constansis, and John Van Borsel 9. Pitch and Intonation Marylou Pausewang Gelfer and Michelle Mordaunt 10. Resonance Sandy Hirsch and Marylou Pausewang Gelfer 11. Articulation Joan Boonin 12. Rate and Volume Joan Boonin 13. Language: Pragmatics and Discourse Ashley M. Frazier and Celia R. Hooper 14. Syntax and Semantics: A Menu of Communicative Choices Celia R. Hooper, Sena Crutchley, and Vicki McCready 15. Nonverbal Communication: A Multicultural View Sandy Hirsch and John Van Borsel 16. Nonverbal Communication: Assessment and Training Sandy Hirsch and Joan Boonin 17. Group Therapy for Transgender/Transsexual Clients Michelle Mordaunt 18. The Singing Voice Anita Kozan 19. Theatrical Meanderings: An Interview Sandy Hirsch with Rebecca M. Root 20. Considerations for Discharge and Maintenance Michelle Mordaunt and Sandy Hirsch 21. Summary Michelle Mordaunt Appendices Index
