Acoustic evaluation of surgical intervention for one speech therapy patient

1994 ◽  
Vol 96 (5) ◽  
pp. 3229-3229
Author(s):  
Robert Hagiwara ◽  
Susan Meyers Fosnot ◽  
David M. Alessi ◽  
Gerald M. Sloan
Keyword(s):  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Acoustic Evaluation

scholarly journals Management of Ankyloglossia and Breastfeeding Difficulties in the Newborn: Breastfeeding Sessions, Myofunctional Therapy, and Frenotomy

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Elvira Ferrés-Amat ◽  
Tomasa Pastor-Vera ◽  
Paula Rodríguez-Alessi ◽  
Eduard Ferrés-Amat ◽  
Javier Mareque-Bueno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Myofunctional Therapy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Poor Weight Gain ◽  
Stimulation Of

The problems of suction in newborns give rise to multiple consequences for both the mother and the newborn. The objective of this paper is to present a case of ankyloglossia (“tongue-tie”) and the suction problems that were treated by a multidisciplinary team. The subject is a 17-day-old male patient, with ankyloglossia and suction problems during breastfeeding (pain in the breastfeeding mother, poor weight gain, and long breastfeeds). The patient followed the circuit established in our centre between the services of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Breastfeeding and Speech Therapy and Orofacial Rehabilitation (CELERE). The evolution following the breastfeeding sessions, the myofunctional stimulation, and the lingual frenotomy was very favourable, thereby solving the suction problems that the newborn presented. All our patients receive breastfeeding sessions and myofunctional therapy as treatment. We know that a frenotomy is not always necessary and we believe that the stimulation of sucking before and after the surgical intervention is important in order to improve the final result.

Speech and Resonance Disorders Related to Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: A Guide to Evaluation and Treatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann W. Kummer
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Cleft Palate ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
Nasal Emission ◽  
Structural Anomalies

Children with speech and/or resonance disorders due to structural anomalies present challenges for speech-language pathologists in all settings. The purpose of this article is to provide current, practical information regarding the evaluation and treatment of children with speech/resonance disorders secondary to cleft palate and noncleft causes of velopharyngeal dysfunction. Simple “no-tech” procedures for assessment will be described so that the reader will be able to determine which children will benefit from therapy and which will require surgical intervention. Finally, specific speech therapy techniques will be given for changing placement from the pharynx to the oral cavity, thus eliminating phoneme-specific nasal emission.

scholarly journals Analysis of voice disorders at Shree Birendra Hospital

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-10
Author(s):  
Reeba Karki ◽  
Kiran Rai
Keyword(s):  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Voice Disorders ◽  
Voice Therapy ◽  
Voice Disorder ◽  
Common Condition ◽  
True Vocal Cord ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Speech Therapist ◽  
A Prospective Study

Introduction: Voice disorder is a common condition encountered in ENT-HNS clinic. This study was conducted to analyze the prevalence, presentation and to assess the management of patients with voice disorders at Shree Birendra Hospital. Method: A prospective study of all the patients with voice disorders attending in ENT-HNS outpatient department of Shree Birendra Hospital from November 15th 2010 to May 15th 2011 were evaluated both clinically and with fi bro optic laryngoscope. Each patient was assessed by consultant ENT-Head and Neck surgeon and speech therapist. Patient with psychological disorders and those without fi bro optic laryngoscope findings were excluded in the study. Results: Total numbers of 120 patients were analyzed. There were 88(73%) females and 32 (27%) males. Most common voice disorder was habitual dysphonia among 70 patients (58.3%) followed by true vocal cord nodule in 20 patients (16.6%). Majority of the patients (79.16%) with voice disorders were managed by speech therapy and only 25 (21%) patients required surgical intervention. Conclusion: Voice disorders are frequent occurrence and most of these can be treated with voice therapy alone. Only few require surgical intervention.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/mjsbh.v10i2.6455 Medical Journal of Shree Birendra Hospital July-Dec 2011 10(2) 8-10 

Management of Vocal Fold Paralysis and Dysphagia for Neurologic Malignancies in Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 128 (11) ◽  
pp. 1019-1022
Author(s):  
Peter Nagy ◽  
Nicholas Beckmann ◽  
Steven Cox ◽  
Anthony Sheyn
Keyword(s):  
Vocal Fold ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Vocal Fold Paralysis ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Injection Laryngoplasty ◽  
Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Swallowing Difficulties

Objectives: To evaluate our experience with a significant number of brain malignancy–related vocal fold paralysis patients and their response to vocal cord–related therapies. Background: Vocal fold paralysis is a potentially devastating complication of various types of pediatric diseases and surgeries that can lead to significant vocal and swallowing difficulties. While there is significant data in the literature on outcomes of children treated for vocal fold paralysis following cardiac or thyroid surgery, there is a scarcity of such information on children following the treatment of neurologic malignancy. Methods: Records of 19 patients at a tertiary center who were treated for neurologic malignancies and developed either unilateral or bilateral vocal fold paralysis were reviewed for vocal fold pathology and vocal fold paralysis treatment-related variables, including initial diagnosis, management with observation or speech therapy, duration of therapy, pre- and postintervention swallow studies, and surgical intervention. Results: Bilateral vocal fold paralysis was noted in 26% (5/19) patients. Eighty-four percent (16/19) of patients had stable or improved ability to vocalize and swallow following therapy. There was no statistically significant difference in speech or swallowing improvement after speech therapy alone or speech therapy in combination with injection laryngoplasty ( P = .25). No complications were noted with surgical intervention. Conclusions: Patients with vocal fold paralysis secondary to neurologic malignancy can have an improvement in speech and swallowing after a variety of treatments, including speech therapy or early injection laryngoplasty. There was no statistically significant difference in improvement based on the type of intervention utilized. A larger sample size is needed to conclude whether surgical intervention combined with speech therapy leads to more rapid and significant functional improvement than speech therapy alone.

Laser Therapy of Dysphonia Plica Ventricularis

1987 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Feinstein ◽  
Peter Hilger ◽  
Edward Szachowicz ◽  
Barbara Stimson
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Indirect Laryngoscopy ◽  
Vocal Cords ◽  
False Vocal ◽  
Ventricular Folds ◽  
Primary Modality

Dysphonia plica ventricularis involves the faulty participation of the ventricular folds in the act of phonation. The speech disorder was one of the first to be described with the use of indirect laryngoscopy. This dysphonia can occur as a compensation for anatomic or physiologic alterations within the larynx (vicarious type) or as isolated ventricular fold hypertrophy unaccompanied by other obvious laryngeal disorders (usurpative type). Conservative phoniatric therapy has been the primary modality of treatment for dysphonias resulting from ventricular fold hypertrophy, with surgical intervention being reserved for those patients not responding to speech therapy. We describe the successful use of the carbon dioxide laser in the excision of the hypertrophied false vocal cords in a patient who failed conservative management with speech therapy.

Speech Therapy Services in a Large School System: A Six-Year Overview

1976 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constance P. DesRoches
Keyword(s):  
School System ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Case Load ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
School Population ◽  
System A ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
And Shifts ◽  
Selection Factors

A statistical review provides analysis of four years of speech therapy services of a suburban school system which can be used for comparison with other school system programs. Included are data on the percentages of the school population enrolled in therapy, the categories of disabilities and the number of children in each category, the sex and grade-level distribution of those in therapy, and shifts in case-load selection. Factors affecting changes in case-load profiles are identified and discussed.

Adolescent Students Who Stutter: A Qualitative Exploration of School Experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1327-1336
Author(s):  
Tiffany R. Cobb ◽  
Derek E. Daniels ◽  
James Panico
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Image Data ◽  
School Experiences ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Therapy Decision ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the ways in which adolescent students who stutter perceive their school experiences. Method This study used a qualitative, phenomenological research design. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 7 adolescent students who stutter (3 in middle school and 4 in high school). Participants were interviewed about their school experiences, including the effects of stuttering on academics, learning, teacher relationships, peer relationships, speech therapy experiences, and self-image. Data analysis consisted of transcribing interviews and analyzing them for emerging themes. Results Findings revealed that participants described a variety of experiences around the school setting. Participants reported less favorable middle school experiences. Middle school participants reflected more on teasing, bullying, and feelings of embarrassment, whereas high school participants revealed that teachers, staff, and peers were receptive and accepting of them and their stuttering. All participants reported that their speech therapy helped with classroom participation. Conclusions As a result of the participants' varied experiences, it is important to listen to and incorporate the voices of students who stutter into school, classroom, and therapy decision-making practices.

Reading Risk in Children With Speech Sound Disorder: Prevalence, Persistence, and Predictors

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (11) ◽  
pp. 3714-3726
Author(s):  
Sherine R. Tambyraja ◽  
Kelly Farquharson ◽  
Laura Justice
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sound Production ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Speech Sound ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Speech Sound Disorder ◽  
Word Decoding ◽  
School Year ◽  
School Based

Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which school-age children with speech sound disorder (SSD) exhibit concomitant reading difficulties and examine the extent to which phonological processing and speech production abilities are associated with increased likelihood of reading risks. Method Data were obtained from 120 kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade children who were in receipt of school-based speech therapy services. Children were categorized as being “at risk” for reading difficulties if standardized scores on a word decoding measure were 1 SD or more from the mean. The selected predictors of reading risk included children's rapid automatized naming ability, phonological awareness (PA), and accuracy of speech sound production. Results Descriptive results indicated that just over 25% of children receiving school-based speech therapy for an SSD exhibited concomitant deficits in word decoding and that those exhibiting risk at the beginning of the school year were likely to continue to be at risk at the end of the school year. Results from a hierarchical logistic regression suggested that, after accounting for children's age, general language abilities, and socioeconomic status, both PA and speech sound production abilities were significantly associated with the likelihood of being classified as at risk. Conclusions School-age children with SSD are at increased risk for reading difficulties that are likely to persist throughout an academic year. The severity of phonological deficits, reflected by PA and speech output, may be important indicators of subsequent reading problems.

Facilitating Parental Involvement in Speech Therapy for Children With Speech Sound Disorders: A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists' Practices, Perspectives, and Strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 1987-1996
Author(s):  
Sherine R. Tambyraja
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Speech Sound ◽  
Speech Sound Disorders ◽  
Speech Sound Disorder ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
School Based ◽  
Homework Completion

Purpose This study investigated the extent to which speech-language pathologists (SLPs) facilitate parents' completion of homework activities for children with speech sound disorder (SSD). In addition, this study explored factors related to more consistent communication about homework completion and strategies considered particularly effective for supporting this element of parental involvement. Method Licensed SLPs serving at least one child with SSD were invited to participate in an online survey. Questions relevant to this study gathered information regarding (a) frequency of communication about homework distribution and follow-up, (b) demographic and workplace characteristics, and (c) an open-ended question about the specific strategies used to support parental involvement and completion of homework activities. Results Descriptive results indicated considerable variability with respect to how frequently SLPs engaged in communication about homework completion, but that school-based SLPs were significantly less likely to engage in this type of follow-up. Strategies considered effective, however, were similar across therapy contexts. Conclusion These results suggest potentially important differences between school-based services and therapy in other contexts with respect to this particular aspect of service provision for children with SSD.

Employing Latino Value Orientations to Facilitate Success in Stuttering Treatment

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Lourdes Ramos-Heinrichs ◽  
Lynn Hansberry Mayo ◽  
Sandra Garzon
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Collaborative Partnership ◽  
The Family ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
Cultural Connections

Abstract Providing adequate speech therapy services to Latinos who stutter can present challenges that are not obvious to the practicing clinician. This article addresses cultural, religious, and foreign language concerns to the therapeutic relationship between the Latino client and the clinician. Suggestions are made for building cross-cultural connections with clients and incorporating the family into a collaborative partnership with the service provider.

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