Communication Sciences Disorders: Vocal Abuse

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Communication Sciences Disorders Vocal Abuse

• Shirley Thomas
• Paula Outlaw

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The Profession of Communication Science and
Disorders

• Communication Science deals with normal aspects
  of speech, hearing, and language.
• Communication Disorders are Disorders of Speech,
  Hearing, and Language. Speech Disorders are
  Disorders of Voice, Speech Articulation,
  Fluency.

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The Field of Study

• Audiologists

• Speech- Language Pathologists

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Note Even though communication science and
disorder deals with all the things listed
previously, our main focus is vocal abuse.
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What is the cause of vocal abuse?

• Speaking
• Singing
• Coughing
• Throat Clearing

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Normal Vocal Folds (Abducted)
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Normal Vocal Folds (Adducted)
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Vocal Fold Nodules (Abducted Vocal Folds)
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Vocal Nodules (Adducted Vocal Folds)
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Pre-Surgical Audio Sample of Vocal Nodules
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Post-surgical Audio Sample of Vocal Nodules
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Vocal Fold Polyps (Abducted Vocal Folds)
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Vocal Polyp (Adducted Vocal Folds)
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Pre-surgical Audio Sample of Vocal Polyp
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Post-surgical Audio Sample of Vocal Polyp
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Symptoms

Hoarseness
Pitch Breaks
Breathiness
Voice Breaks
Decrease in pitch range
Lumps on throat
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Conclusion

• Avoid inhaled chemicals

• Take hot showers

• Dont smoke

• Drink a lot of fluids

• Rest voice

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Acknowledgements

• Dr. Byoung Kim
• Mr. Gregory Thomas
• Mrs. Marion McDowell