Involving changes in pitch, loudness and vocal quality that may negatively impact communication and can include:
Hoarseness/vocal fatigue
Age-related voice changes
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Vocal folds nodules and polyps
Vocal folds paralysis
Characterized by:
Needing extra time or effort to eat
Coughing and choking when eating
Food getting in airway or lungs (aspiration)
Developing pneumonia due to aspiration
As a result of:
Stroke/Brain injury/Brain tumors(Aphasia/Apraxia/ Dysarthria)
Parkinson’s disease
Degenerative neurological diseases
Which can encompass:
Chronic cough
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM) or Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
Tailored programs for non-native English speakers aiming to enhance their pronunciation to be more easily understood, both professionally and personally.