Abstract
Functional assessment and therapy methods are necessary for a client-centered approach
that addresses the client's vocal needs across all environments. The purpose of this
article is to present the approach with the intent to encourage discussion and implementation
among educators, clinicians, researchers, and students. The functional approach is
defined and its importance is described within the context of the World Health Organization's
International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health with support provided
by synchronous and asynchronous telepractice, the VoiceEvalU8 app, server, and web
portal, and a framework that defines voice qualities (e.g., resonance, twang, loud,
and others) by the anatomy and physiology of the voice production system (i.e., Estill
Figures for Voice). Case scenarios are presented to highlight application of the functional
voice approach.
Keywords
voice - voice disorders - function - telepractice - app technology - Estill Voice
Training