Nineteen ninety-seven was a satisfying year, as our division was able to bring many “works in progress” to fruition. Following is a brief summary of the progress and status on these tasks.

This 220-page manual provides a classification system for use by professionals who examine patients with voice disorders. The system is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association. Over 100 distinct voice pathology diagnostic categories are described and organized into major groups, including structural changes, disorders of voice use, trauma or injury, systemic conditions, special adaptations, psychogenic disorders, neurologic disorders, and idiopathic disorders.