Speech Disorders Quiz

Study Notes

Overview of Speech Disorders and Stuttering

Disfluencies can be typical or atypical, with tension or without tension.
Stuttering is defined as abnormally high frequency and/or duration of disfluencies.
Primary behaviors of stuttering include repetitions, prolongations, and blocks, while secondary behaviors include escape and avoidance behaviors.
Warning signs of stuttering in children include prolongations, multiple part-word repetitions, and struggle and tension.
Stuttering is thought to have genetic factors and can be influenced by environmental factors such as parental reactions to disfluencies.
Twin studies suggest that genes account for much of stuttering.
Indirect therapy aims to change the environment to make it more conducive to fluent speech, while direct therapy targets the child's aberrant speech behaviors.
Fluency shaping therapy focuses on increasing fluency and slowing speaking rate, while stuttering modification therapy focuses on modifying stuttering movements and reducing fear and avoidance behaviors.
Vocal nodules and polyps are common types of voice disorders with different causes and structures.
Perceptual rating scales such as VHI, CAPE-V, and VRQOL can provide valuable insight into the experience of a voice disorder.
Vocal hygiene and tracheoesophageal puncture are examples of voice treatments, while laryngectomy, artificial larynx, and esophageal speech are examples of alaryngeal speech options.
Electronic devices such as SpeechEasy can manipulate auditory feedback and alleviate stuttering for some clients.Overview of Laryngeal Speech Techniques and Medical Management
Individuals who have undergone a laryngectomy require laryngeal speech techniques to communicate.
The artificial larynx is a hand-held device placed on the neck or cheek to transmit sound through tissues to make a sound.
The LSVT program is designed for individuals with Parkinson's disease affecting their voice.
The program involves intense vocal exercises to improve vocal loudness, quality of breath, and breath support.
Laryngectomy is a medical management procedure that involves the removal of the larynx due to cancerous cells.
Unilateral vocal fold paralysis or weakness can cause breathiness, hoarseness, and reduced vocal loudness.
Thyroplasty is a medical management procedure that alters the position of the cartilage in the larynx to improve voice function.
Thyroplasty is used to treat unilateral vocal fold paralysis or weakness.
The purpose of thyroplasty is to improve voice quality, breath support, and vocal loudness.
Laryngeal speech techniques are necessary for individuals who have undergone a laryngectomy to communicate effectively.
Laryngeal speech techniques include the use of an artificial larynx, esophageal speech, and tracheoesophageal puncture.
The use of laryngeal speech techniques requires training and practice to produce a clear and understandable voice.

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Test your knowledge on speech disorders with this informative quiz! From stuttering and voice disorders to laryngeal speech techniques and medical management, this quiz covers a wide range of topics related to speech and communication. Whether you're a student of speech pathology or simply interested in learning more about speech disorders, this quiz is sure to challenge and educate you. So, put your knowledge to the test and see how much you know about speech disorders and their treatment options!