| Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender/ Gender Diverse Client: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide Contributor(s): Adler, Richard K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1944883304 ISBN-13: 9781944883300 Publisher: Plural Publishing OUR PRICE: $113.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Occupational Therapy - Psychology | Neuropsychology |
| Dewey: 616.855 |
| LCCN: 2018028887 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7" W x 10" (1.65 lbs) 400 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender/Gender Diverse Client: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide, Third Edition remains the one-of-a-kind resource for speech-language pathologists, voice clinicians and trainers who assist transgender/gender diverse clients in aligning their communication with their gender identity. Such goals for transfeminine, transmasculine and gender diverse people are far from insurmountable given appropriate training. This third edition builds on the work of the first two editions, and meets the clinical and training needs of an even larger and better-informed core of speech language pathologists and trainers. Outstanding features in this edition include significantly expanded chapters on counseling, psychotherapy, theater, non-verbal communication, singing, vocal health, medical considerations, and the historical perspectives on evidence-based research as well as a call to action to meet the needs of trans youth. Chapters cover each aspect of a communication training program, including case studies, summaries, appendices and an extensive bibliography, as well as an outline of therapy protocols and ideas for transmasculine, transfeminine and gender diverse clients. New to this edition: A PluralPlus companion website with access to numerous resources, paired with each chapter, that enhance the already extensive in-text references A new co-editor, Jack Pickering, brings a fresh perspective from extensive experience in transgender voice and communication training A comprehensive chapter addressing research and the voice and communication needs of transmasculine individuals A chapter focusing on the needs of trans youth, future directions in this area, and the role of SLPs with this unique population A practical chapter on psychotherapy and the relationship between the SLP and psychotherapist/social worker and how these professionals work in tandem to help in the entire transition process A chapter on co |