Intensive voice therapy for speech disorders following
stroke: Two case studies
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This study examined the effects
of intensive voice therapy (LSVTÒ) on
two individuals with stroke. Acoustic
and perceptual data were collected during pre-treatment, post-treatment, and
follow-up sessions. Vocal SPL means and
SD’s for sustained vowel phonation, reading, monologue, and picture description
were calculated and indicated improvement at the end of treatment. Articulatory
acoustics and fundamental frequency data were calculated to look at changes
after treatment. Application of
intensive voice therapy for individuals with stroke is also discussed.