Paediatric Voice Handicap Index (pVHI)

Name *

First

Last

Date *

My child’s voice makes it difficult for people to hear him/her. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

People have difficulty understanding my child in a noisy room. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

At home, we have difficulty hearing my child when he/she calls through the house. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child tends to avoid communicating because of his/her voice. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child speaks with friends, neighbours, or relatives less often because of his/her voice. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

People ask my child to repeat him/herself when speaking face-to-face. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child’s voice difficulties restrict personal, educational and social activities. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child runs out of air when talking. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

The sound of my child’s voice changes throughout the day. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

People ask, “What’s wrong with your child’s voice?” *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child’s voice sounds dry, raspy, and/or hoarse. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

The quality of my child’s voice is unpredictable. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child uses a great deal of effort to speak (e.g., straining). *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child’s voice is worse in the evening. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child’s voice “gives out” when speaking. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child has to yell in order for others to hear him/her. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child appears tense when talking with others because of his/her voice. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

People seem irritated with my child’s voice. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

I find other people don’t understand my child’s voice problem. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child is frustrated with his/her voice problem. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child is less out-going because of his/her voice problem. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child is annoyed when people ask him/her to repeat. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

My child is embarrassed when people ask him/her to repeat. *

0 = Never / 1 = Almost never / 2 = Sometimes / 3 = Almost always / 4 = Always

I would rate my child’s talkativeness as the following: *

1 = Quiet Listener / 7 = Extremely Talkative

Overall Severity Rating of Voice *

0 = Normal voice / 10 = Severe problem

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Paediatric Voice Handicap Index (pVHI)

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