Voice disorder definition
Voice disorder means the absence of voice or presence of abnormal quality, pitch, resonance, loudness, or duration. Voice patterns that can be attributed only to dialectical, cultural, or ethnic differences or to the influence of a foreign language must not be identified as a disorder. (M.R. 3525.1343, Subp.2)
Voice disorder means the absence of voice or presence of abnormal quality, pitch, resonance, loudness, or duration. Voice patterns that can be attributed only to dialectical, cultural, or ethnic differences or to the influence of a foreign language must not be identified as a disorder. A pupil has a voice disorder and is eligible for speech or language special education when: A. the pattern interferes with communication as determined by an educational speech language pathologist and either another adult or the pupil; and B. achievement of a moderate to severe vocal severity rating is demonstrated on a voice evaluation profile administered on two separate occasions, two weeks apart, at different times of the day. (Minn. R. 3525.1343, subp. 2.)