Some effects of the Edinburgh Masker on stuttering during oral reading and spontaneous speech |
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Authors: | Roger J. Ingham Helen Southwood Gay Horsburgh |
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Affiliation: | Cumberland College of Health Sciences, Sydney, Australia |
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Abstract: | This study assessed the effect of a voice-activated masking unit, known as the Edinburgh Masker, on the speech of four stutterers during oral reading and spontaneous speech. The results show that one stutterer reduced stuttering almost completely whenever the masker was activated. Two subjects showed either marginal or temporary reductions of stuttering during one speaking condition but showed no change in the other condition. The other subject reduced stuttering only during spontaneous speech. No reduction in stuttering was associated with reduced speech rate. A perceptual analysis procedure conducted to assess for altered speech quality during masking conditions found changes in speech quality were evident in two subjects. The clinical implications of these findings are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Address correspondence and requests for reprints to Roger J. Ingham School of Communication Disorders Cumberland College of Health Sciences P.O. Box 170 Lidcombe N.S.W. 2141 Australia. |
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