Communicate effectively

Some people who have been able to speak satisfactorily find they can no longer do so, for a number of reasons. Illness, accident or severe stress can damage or temporarily destroy the ability to talk. Personal changes can render a previously satisfactory voice no longer acceptable.

The most common problems are:

• Illnesses such as stroke, brain tumours,
  MND, MS, Parkinsons
• Brain damage in head injuries
• Head and neck cancer
• Stress
• Needs arising from gender change

The associated difficulties are described under the headings listed to the left of this page, together with the ways in which Vocalis can help.