Abstract
We used data obtained through flexible fiberoptic endoscopy and measurements of airflow and voice obtained from speech phonogram waveforms for 58 blocks in 12 AWS who were asked to read a set text for measurements. We compared the number of blocks with glottal closure and glottal opening during stuttering.
Highlights
After the onset of stuttering, preschool-aged children often show prolongation and repetition of initial syllables; these symptoms decrease with age
A systematic review of voice therapy in muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) showed that there were positive changes to outcome measures immediately following a period of therapy [3], and that therapy for MTD continued to be effective for 6 months after the completion of therapy [4]
The present study aimed to evaluate vocal fold position during stuttering blocks using a larger dataset from adults who stutter (AWS)
Summary
After the onset of stuttering, preschool-aged children often show prolongation and repetition of initial syllables; these symptoms decrease with age. Blocks that halt speech become more common with age [1,2]. Even for AWS themselves, and can halt normal inspiration and expiration. This symptom resembles the chief complaints (“voice not coming out” and “clogged voice”) made by patients with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) and adductor spasmodic dysphonia (AdSD). Speech therapy for adults who stutter (AWS) is limited [5]. Stuttering is readily modified during treatment in the clinic, but this gain is difficult to transfer outside of the clinic; when it does transfer, the effect does not last long [6]. Stuttering is a speech disorder; the primary symptom in adults who stutter (AWS) is blocks, which halt both speech and breathing. This study aimed to evaluate vocal fold motion during blocks in AWS, in order to better understand this condition
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