​Associated Websites

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"Voice and Communication Change for Transgender People"

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Voice-and-Communication-Change-for-Transgender-People/

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"Transgender Voice, Speech, and Communication" 

• University of California, San Francisco - Transgender Care

• https://transcare.ucsf.edu/voice-and-speech-therapy%09

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"Transgender Voice Feminization, Modification and Surgery"

• Mount Sinai - Grabscheid Voice and Swallowing Center

• https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/grabscheid-voice-swallowing-center/our-services/transgender-voice-feminization

Easy Reads & Family-Friendly Books & Articles

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"The Sound of One's Own Voice: Voice and Speech Therapy Can Help Transform Identify and Aid in Gender Affirmation"

• Author: Stephanie Dutchen

• https://hms.harvard.edu/magazine/voices/sound-ones-own-voice

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"3 Approaches for Clients Seeking Transgender Voice Modification"

• Author: Tina Babajanians 

• https://blog.asha.org/2018/03/26/3-approaches-for-clients-seeking-transgender-voice-modification/

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"How Trans People Can Change Their Voice to Suit Their Preferred Gender" 

• Author: Jennifer Oates

• https://theconversation.com/how-trans-people-can-change-their-voice-to-suit-their-preferred-gender-52863

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"How Transgender Women Are Training Their Voices to Sound More Feminine"

• Author: Angela Chen

• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-transgender-women-are-training-their-voices-sound-more-feminine-180957537/

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"The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People: A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Authentic Voice and Communication" 

• Authors: Matthew Mills and Gillie Stoneham 

• "Written by two specialist speech and language therapists, this book explains how voice and communication therapy can help transgender and non-binary people to find their authentic voice. It gives a thorough account of the process, from understanding the vocal mechanism through to assimilating new vocal skills and new vocal identity into everyday situations, and includes exercises to change pitch, resonance, and intonation. Each chapter features insider accounts from trans and gender diverse individuals who have explored or are exploring voice and communication related to their gender expression, describing key aspects of their experience of creating and maintaining a voice that feels true to them.

• This guide is an essential, comprehensive source for trans and non-binary individuals who are interested in working towards achieving a different, more authentic voice, and will be a valuable resource for speech and language therapists/pathologists, voice coaches and healthcare professionals."

• Available on Amazon for $20

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​​"10,000 Dresses"

• Author: Marcus Ewert 

• A children's book about a "modern fairy tale about becoming the person you feel you are inside. While Bailey dreams of beautiful dresses, no one wants to hear about it because he is a boy. Then, an older girl comes along who is inspired by Bailey, and they make beautiful dresses together.”

"The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity" 

• Authors: Rylan Jay Testa, Ph.D., Deborah Coolhart, Ph.D., and Jayme Peta, M.A. 

• “The Gender Quest Workbook incorporates skills, exercises, and activities from evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you address the broad range of struggles you may encounter related to gender identities, such as anxiety, isolation, fear and even depression. The activities in this book will help you explore your identity internally, interpersonally and culturally. And along the way, you’ll learn how to effectively express yourself and make informed decisions on how to navigate your gender with family, friends, classmates, and co-workers. The book also includes chapters on sex and dating, balancing multiple identities, and how to deal with stressful challenges when they arise.”

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