Voice therapy and facial palsy in children — building voice and expression
Has your child been hoarse for weeks, sounding rough or strained, going quiet quickly or constantly straining their voice? We build the voice back up – and also treat facial palsy. Sensitively, in a child-friendly way, in Graz and Vienna.
Hoarse voice, vocal nodules, facial palsy
The most common cause of hoarseness in children is not an illness but simply too much strain: a lot of shouting, speaking loudly at kindergarten, calling out over background noise. This often leads to vocal nodules (“screamer's nodules”) – the voice then sounds permanently rough, hoarse or strained and gives way under effort. If hoarseness lasts longer than three weeks, the voice should be examined by a specialist; after that, voice therapy is in most cases the decisive step.
Therapy is not about sparing the voice but about using it better: connecting breath and voice, using resonance, regulating volume without pressing. With children this works through singing, humming and sound games – not through prohibitions.
We also treat facial palsy, for example after birth trauma, operations or neurological conditions: with neuromuscular facilitation, targeted facial expression training and orofacial therapy.
A smile that comes back – that is more than therapeutic success. That is identity.
What we support
Vocal strength, tone, facial expression and oral motor skills – child-friendly and individual.
Voice training & vocal strength
Building fullness of tone, carrying power and stamina – so that your child is heard without pressing. Also for vocal nodules.
Facial expression
Laughing, frowning, blinking – we gradually train facial expression back up. The goal is a natural expression that doesn't feel like an exercise.
Neuromuscular facilitation
Targeted activation of weakened facial muscles – with massage techniques and active exercises. Used above all for facial palsy.
Orofacial therapy
Lips, tongue, jaw, cheeks — building coordination and strength in oral motor function.
Breath support for the voice
Connecting breath and voice – for a stronger and more enduring voice that still carries at the end of the day.
Intensive voice therapy
Daily sessions — for quick, visible improvement in voice and facial expression.
These modern devices and methods are waiting for you
For voice therapy and the treatment of facial palsy we use modern and established procedures, adapted sensitively to what children need.
Stimmtherapie & Resonanzübungen
Singen, Summen, Töne halten – Stimmübungen werden musikalisch und spielerisch gestaltet, damit Ihr Kind die Freude an der eigenen Stimme (wieder-)entdeckt.
Thermische Stimulation und Vibrationsgeräte
Thermische Stimulation unterstützt die Gesichtsmuskulatur sanft von außen – kindgerecht dosiert und immer in Kombination mit aktiven Übungen für maximale Wirkung.
Mimiktraining (spielerisch)
Grimassen schneiden als Therapie – gezielte Mimikübungen stärken die Gesichtsmuskulatur Ihres Kindes. Eingebettet in Spiegel-Spiele und Rollenspiele, die Kinder lieben.
Specialised. Experienced. Here for you.
The voice is something very personal, so we proceed with particular care and respect. We build the voice with targeted exercises that improve strength, tone quality and stamina. We keep the approach playful and suited to children, so that the therapy is enjoyable. Progress becomes audible and visible, which strengthens confidence. The aim is a natural, stable and healthy voice in everyday life.
Voice and smile, restored.
A free initial consultation — Sarah Schrott BSc looks forward to meeting you.
Voice and facial expression — back into life
Voice and face are identity. Sarah Schrott BSc treats with precision, sensitivity and genuine understanding.
Information session
Get to know us — with no obligation, in person or by phone.
First appointment & assessment
Video analysis and movement tests, then an individual therapy plan.
Your personal therapy
Regular sessions, adjusted as you go, with a closing assessment.
See how we work
Real moments from our everyday work with children.
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Do you have questions?
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