Abstract

Sex reassignment therapy, i.e. the process of transition in transgender clients, as a rule also includes voice therapy and as such the contribution of a speech language pathologist. Voice therapy in transgender clients is special, however, and is significantly different from what is usually understood by voice therapy in speech language pathology. As transsexualism is becoming more and more accepted in society, more speech language pathologists have a chance of being called upon for helping transsexual clients. The present paper is meant as an introduction to voice therapy in transgender clients. Based on a review of the literature and personal experience various procedures and treatment options are discussed.

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