DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
Page updated: 17th April 2012
The BVA publishes leaflets to coincide with World Voice Day (April 16th each year). These are available in traditionally printed form (please email us with your requirement) or individual copies can be downloaded as PDF files from the links below.
Paralysed Vocal Folds and Voice
A paralysed vocal fold (or cord), also often referred to as a vocal fold palsy, occurs when the nerve to one (or both) of the vocal folds cannot function. Nerves conduct electrical ‘messages’ or impulses from the brain to muscles so that they contract to make movements. If a nerve does not function, the muscles are not activated and lose their ability to move.
Download 'Paralysed Vocal Folds and Voice'
Children get vocal nodules too!
Vocal nodules can appear in adults and in children. While our leaflet "The Truth about Vocal Nodules" aims to provide information for adults with vocal nodules, this second leaflet is aimed towards providing guidance and support for parents and teachers of children who develop vocal nodules.
Download 'Children get vocal nodules too!'
Voice disorders and the workplace: an occupational hazard?
An occupational voice disorder is one that develops as a result of the amount or type of voice use required to do your job. It may also be related to vocal irritants in the work environment or a combination of these factors.
Download 'Voice disorders and the workplace'
Dealing with dysphonia – a luxury or a necessity?
Losing your voice is no joke!
Did you know that approximately a third of people working in the UK today depend on their
voices to do their work? People like teachers, doctors, lawyers, call centre workers, sales staff,
singers and actors.
Download 'Dealing with dysphonia'
The truth about vocal nodules – the end of your career or just a hiccup?
A diagnosis of vocal nodules often drives fear into the heart of a singer or actor, but is their fearsome reputation justified? Our leaflet summarises some of the issues associated with Vocal Nodules and provides help, guidance and the reassuranceare that a diagnosis is not likely to end your career!
Download 'The truth about vocal nodules'
Tune in to your voice and Tune in to your child's voice
Two leaflets offering help for voice problems. One is directed at those who are worried about their own voice, the other at parents who are concerned about changes in their child’s voice. We are grateful to Lesley Cavalli, Specialist SLT at Great Ormond St Hospital for her assistance with 'Tune in to your child’s voice'.
Download 'Tune in to your voice'
Download 'Tune in to you child's voice'
Take care of your voice
Simple but valuable tips for taking care of your voice - a most valuable resource.
Download 'Take care of your voice'
