Many otolaryngologists and speech clinicians have found videofiberoptic evaluations to be invaluable for assessment of velopharyngeal and laryngeal function in adults. However, many professionals question the feasibility of routine use of these procedures in the pediatric population. This article describes a method for successful completion of videonasoendoscopic speech and voice evaluations of children as young as 3 years of age. The importance of the ENT/speech team is emphasized in both the collection and interpretation of data. In addition, contributions of videonasoendoscopic observations to diagnosis, medical treatment, and therapy for speech and voice disorders are discussed.
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