Linda M. Carroll, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA/F

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Linda M. Carroll, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA/F, is a senior voice research scientist in the Pediatric Voice Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Acoustic research of voice/speech function, Aerodynamic research of voice/speech function, Laryngeal research of voice/speech function
Locations: Main Hospital
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Fellowship

Clinical Fellowship in Speech-language Pathology - Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY

Board Certification

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Certification in Buteyko Breathing Education – Level 1
Certification in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)
Certification in VitalStim Therapy

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance - University of Maine, Orono, ME

BS in Music Education - University of Maine, Orono, ME

Graduate Degree

PhD in Biobehavioral Studies, Applied Speech Science - Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, New York, NY



Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Behavioral Studies,Speech and Language Pathology - Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, New York, NY



MS in Speech and Language Pathology - Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY

Titles and Academic Titles

Senior Voice Research Scientist

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2016

Zur KB, Carroll LM: Recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation in children: Acoustic and endoscopic characteristics pre and post intervention. A comparison of treatment options. Laryngoscope. 2015 Dec;125 Suppl 11:S1-S15.

2013

Carroll LM, Mudd P, Zur KB. Severity of Voice Handicap in children diagnosed with elevated lesions. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sept 2013;149(4):628-32

16.

Goffi-Fynn J, Carroll L. Collaboration and Conquest: MTD as viewed by Voice Teacher and Speech Pathologist. J Voice 2013; 27(3): 391.

Books

Chapters
2014

Carroll LM. Performer’s voice and voice disorders. In: Demin H, Sataloff RT Voice Medicine, 2nd edition. People’s Medical Publishing House 2014

Korovin GS, Carroll LM. Voice Rest. In Sataloff RT (ed) Sataloff’s Textbook of Otolaryngology. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, Philadelphia, PA 2014.

Riley WD, Carroll LM. Training and teaching the singer. In Sataloff RT (ed) Sataloff’s Textbook of Otolaryngology. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, Philadelphia, PA 2014.

Carroll LM. The Role of the Voice Specialist in Nonmedical Management of Benign Voice Disorders. In Rubin J, Sataloff RT, Korovin GS Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders,4th edition. Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA, 2014

Carroll LM. Voice Therapy. In: Fried MP., Tan-Geller M Clinical Laryngology. Thieme Medical Publishers Inc, 2014.

2013

Carroll LM. Vocal Cool-down; Breath Pacing; NG-Sniff; Vocal Fry to Modal. In Behrman A, Haskell J (ed) Exercises for Voice Therapy, 2nd edition. Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA, 2013.

2008

Carroll LM. Vocal Cool-down; Breath Pacing; NG-Sniff; Vocal Fry to Modal. In Behrman A, Haskell J (ed) Exercises for Voice Therapy. Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA, 2008.

2007

Carroll LM. Performer’s voice and voice disorders. In: Demin H, Sataloff RT Voice Medicine. People’s Medical Publishing House 2007.

Carroll LM. Non-surgical Voice Rehabilitation. In: Fried MP, Ferlito A The Larynx. Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA, 2007, 683-706.

2005

Carroll LM. The Role of the Voice Specialist in Nonmedical Management of Benign Voice Disorders. In Rubin J, Sataloff RT, Korovin GS Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders,3rd edition. Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA, 2005.

2002

Carroll LM. The Role of the Voice Specialist in Nonmedical Management of Benign Voice Disorders. In Rubin J, Sataloff RT, Korovin GS Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders,2nd edition. Delmar Learning, Clifton Park, NY, 2002.

1998

Carroll LM. Voice for the Actor: Guide to American English Pronunciation. Voice Training & Technology, New York, NY, 1998.

Emerich KA, Baroody MM, Carroll LM, Sataloff RT. “The Singing Voice Specialist” in Sataloff RT (ed) Vocal Health and Pedagogy. Singular Publishing Group, San Diego, CA, 1998.

Carroll LM. O Canto “Belt” Broadway: Será Que os Cantores da Broadway Conseguem Evitar Lesões durante as Grandes Apresentações? [The Broadway Belt: Can Belters Avoid Injury in Exciting Performances?] In: Behlau M (ed). Laringologia e Voz Hoje. Revinter. Rio de Janiero, 1998.

Carroll LM. O que o Fonoaudiólogo Precisa Saber sobre Canto e Cantores [What the Voice Therapist Needs to Know About Singing and Singers]. In: Behlau M (ed). Laringologia e Voz Hoje. Revinter. Rio de Janiero, 1998.

1997

Baroody M, Emrick K, Carroll LM, Sataloff RT. "The Singing Voice." In: Sataloff, R.T. (ed) Professional Voice: The Science and Art of Clinical Care, Singular Publishing Corp, San Diego, CA, 1997.

1995

Riley WR, Carroll LM. The Role of the Singing Voice Specialist in Nonmedical Management of Benign Voice Disorders. In Rubin J, Sataloff RT, Korovin GS, Gould WJ Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders, Igaku-Shoin Publishing, New York, 1995.

1991

Sataloff RT, Spiegel JR, Carroll LM et al. "The Clinical Voice Laboratory." In: Sataloff, R.T. (ed) Professional Voice: The Science and Art of Clinical Care, Raven Press, New York, NY 1991.

Carroll LM, Sataloff RT. "The Singing Voice." In: Sataloff, R.T. (ed) Professional Voice: The Science and Art of Clinical Care, Raven Press, New York, NY 1991.

Posters and Presentations

Posters 

Xipoleas G, Rose E, Jablonka E, Laitman J, Carroll LM, Ting J. Facial reinnervation in children less than three years old: the case for early intervention. New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons. March 12, 2012. (Awarded First prize)

Invited Lectures
2014

Korovin GS, Lader J, Carroll LM. The aging Broadway performer: Evaluation and treatment. The Voice Foundation Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice. Philadelphia, PA. June 1, 2014.

Scherer R, Carroll L, Van Leer E, Schneider SL, LeBorgne WD, Bonilha HS, Brehm SB. Voice Lab: Nuts and bolts. The Voice Foundation Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice. Philadelphia, PA. May 29, 2014.

Carroll LM (moderator), Zur KB, Lader J, Resheff R, Tasci B. Care and nurturing of the pediatric performer. NATS-NYC World Voice Day celebration, New York, NY April 5, 2014.

Carroll LM. Anatomy and physiology of the child larynx. NATS-NYC World Voice Day celebration, New York, NY April 5, 2014.

Riley JL, Riley WD, Carroll LM. Dog is Man’s best “voice” friend. 18th International Voice Workshop 2014: Laser Voice Surgery and Voice Care. Paris, France. March 29. 2014.

Carroll LM., Riley W. My technique on stage after voice tobacco impact. 18th International Voice Workshop 2014: Laser Voice Surgery and Voice Care. Paris, France. March 29. 2014.

2013

Carroll LM, Zur KB. Severity of dysphonia and talkativeness in children with vocal fold masses vs. paralysis. SENTAC Annual meeting, Long Beach, CA. December 8, 2013.

Carroll LM., Riley W. My technique on stage after voice tobacco impact. 18th International Voice Workshop 2014: Laser Voice Surgery and Voice Care. Paris, France. March 29. 2014.

Carroll LM, Zur KB. Severity of dysphonia and talkativeness in children with vocal fold masses vs. paralysis. SENTAC Annual meeting, Long Beach, CA. December 8, 2013.

Carroll LM. Vocal health for speaking and singing. Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, CT. December 4, 2013.

Carroll LM. Vocal Health and Illness: Insights into the past, present and future. American Voices Symposium.(curator: Renee Fleming), The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC November 22, 2013.

Carroll, LM. Successful Private Practice in Voice Disorders: how can that happen? St John’s University Speech and Hearing Association, Queens, NY. November 20, 2013.

Carroll LM, Wingate J, LeBorgne W. Guide for the Non-Singer SLP in Management of the dysphonic singer. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Convention, Chicago, IL. Nov 15, 2013.

Carroll LM, Hicks D, Ruddy B, LeBorgne W, Schneider S, DeVore K. Clinical Voice Grand Rounds American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Convention, Chicago, IL. Nov 15, 2013.

Carroll LM, Milstein C, Van Leer E, Ruddy B, Schneider S, DeVore K. Voice Therapy: Goal Rationale Procedure American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Convention, Chicago, IL. Nov 14, 2013.

Carroll LM. The Voice Lab: Is it just numbers? American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Convention, Chicago, IL. Nov 14, 2013.

Carroll LM. Voice Assessment and Treatment. Grand Rounds, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY. November 4, 2013.

Zur KB, Mudd P, Caroff A, Carroll LM. Severity of voice handicap in children diagnosed with elevated lesions. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Convention, Vancouver BC, October 1, 2013.

Carroll LM. Vocal health and Vocal breakdown: establishing a successful career. The Juilliard School. September 19, 2013.

Carroll LM. Vocal Health: Surviving a professional career. Department of Music, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ. September 5, 2013.

Carroll LM. Voice Assessment: Objective and Subjective. Voice Medicine Australia. August 24, 2013.Carroll LM. Management of voice problems in children. Victorian Voice Interest Group. Melbourne, Australia. August 23, 2013.

Carroll LM. Broken voices? Establishing goals for return to normal function. Shanghai International ENT Conference. Shanghai, China. August 18, 2013.

Carroll LM. Voice therapy for benign vocal fold lesions. The new Progress in Voice Medicine Seminar, Xiamen, Fujian, China. August 17, 2013

Awards and Honors

2014, Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

2008, Biltmore Who’s Who

2006, Certificate of Appreciation, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

1998, Feagin Scholar, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

1997, Carol N. Wilder Fellow, Teachers College, Columbia University

1994-present, Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

1994, Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education)

1992-1993, Scholarship student, Columbia University

1986, International Who’s Who in Music

1980, Who’s Who in American Women

1979, 1983, Outstanding Young Women of America

1979, Certificate of Appreciation, Maine Easter Seal Society

1978, Mu Alpha Sigma (Miss America Sorority)

1978, Miss Maine, and contestant in the Miss America Pageant

1978, Miss Maine Mall

1977-present, Pi Kappa Lambda (National Music Honor Society)

 

Editorial and Academic Positions

2006 – present, Editorial Board, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 

2006, 2014, Editorial Board, Journal of Speech, Language, Hearing Research

2012 -present, Editorial Board, Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools

2011 to present, Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Voice

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2014, Interim Board of Directors, PanAmerican Vocology Association (PAVA)

2013-2014, National Steering Committee, PanAmerican Vocology Association (PAVA)

2012-2013, Chairperson, Voice, Resonance and Alaryngeal Program Committee, American Speech, Language and Hearing Association Annual Convention

2010-present, Founding Member, Women in Otolaryngology Endowment, Millennium Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation

2010-present, Member, The Voice Foundation

2005-present, Advisory Board, New York Singing Teachers Association

Member, National Association of Teachers of Singing (Member #155-M)



Member, New York Singing Teachers Association