Do you have a voice disorder ?
Judith Rough, a Sydney based Speech Pathologist with a keen interest in voice disorders, provides a simple list of things to look out for, and points out when it is time to seek professional help.
Dysphonia let’s talk about it. Produced by ADN, this brochure provides a basic overview of the most common voice disorders. Printed copies available in bulk (up to 30), ideal for Dr or Voice Practitioners professional rooms. Please drop us a line if you would like some posted to you.
Dysphonia and that 4 lettered word … ‘WORK’
When it feels like work is getting a bit too hard, this simple fact sheet will help you think through some simple changes so you can stay put; as well as offering a few suggestions if you are looking for a change of pace.
Spasmodic Dysphonia 101. A brief description of Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) types, symptoms and management.
NSDA Providing Support to Someone with a Vocal Disorder
A fabulous new document produce by the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (USA) in recognition of our most valued supporters… family, friends and loved ones. Big thanks to NSDA.
Australian Dysphonia Network 
I am trying to help a friend with a serious voice problem. She would be in her mid sixties.
Can you make contact with your organisation a lot easier? Tweets and blogs are not much in the realm of older people. A web page with just pictures and random information is not much immediate help. I would like to talk to someone in the ADN – could you help with this.
it would be much appreciated. In the meantime, my email is camcain@bigpond.com
Thank you.
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Hi Camille – we are a relatively new and small charity … growing in response to need. We have a support discussion group – hosted through facebook (Dysphonia- Lets talk about it) and many people use that as a place to connect physically with those in their geographic location.
If that doesn’t suit, then you or your friend are very welcome to email us at australiandysphonianetwork@gmail.com with specific needs or questions. I hope that helps.
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?How to leave a message for iPhone callers advising text instead of voice when Dysphonia flares?
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Hi Lori – perhaps you could ask someone to record a brief message saying something like. “If I don’t answer your call, please send me a brief text message and I will be sure to reply”
Similarly you could use a ‘text to talk’ app to record the message for you.
You can reveal as much or as little as you like about your voice.
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