American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Vol.8 201-208 August 1999.
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Voice Treatment for the Male-to-Female Transgendered Client

Marylou Pausewang Gelfer 1
1 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

gelfer{at}uwm.edu

Male-to-female transsexuals are sometimes a part of a speech-language pathologist's voice caseload. This article is intended to provide information and a suggested treatment approach to speech-language pathologists who work with this small but fascinating population. Aspects of the transition process, interviewing strategies, selection of a target frequency, and suggested treatment techniques are presented.

Key Words: transsexual voice, voice treatment, rehabilitation, sex reassignment, transgendered voice

Submitted on November 13, 1998
Accepted on April 9, 1999


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