Communication Disorders
By Louise CummingsThe website is a vitally important resource for student readers and for practitioners wishing to develop their knowledge. It contains 200 multiple choice questions and answers which examine every disorder discussed in the book. There is also an extensive array of audio and visual material on the website that covers everything from the speech of people who clutter to the numerous organic pathologies that cause voice disorders.
Throughout the text you will find boxes indicating that there is complementary material available on the website. All material is organized by chapter to make it easy to navigate. We hope you find the materials on this website interesting and useful.
Click on the following links to go straight to their related resources:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Images of carcinoma of the tongue
Four images of carcinoma of the tongue (Reproduced with kind permission of Bechara Y. Ghorayeb, MD; www.houstonoto.com/PicturesLarynx.html)/M/Modern Linguistics/Cummings - Communication Disorders/Chapter 4/Tongue Cancer 1.jpg)
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Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Selective mutism (reproduced with kind permission of RDF Television and Channel 4)
Pre- and post-surgical voices of speakers who have undergone cricothyroid approximation (reproduced with kind permission of James P. Thomas, MD, www.voicedoctor.net).Audio
These audio files can be accessed from:
http://voicedoctor.net/surgery/audio-examples?f[0]=field_type_audio:141
Chapter 7
Images of vocal nodules and polyps
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Images of vocal cysts
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This image is reproduced with kind permission of Bechara Y. Ghorayeb, MD (www.houstonoto.com/PicturesLarynx.html).
Images of Reinke’s oedema and granuloma
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Image reproduced with kind permission of Bechara Y. Ghorayeb, MD
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Images of laryngeal papillomas
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Image of vocal fold haemorrhage
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This diffuse, submucosal bleeding involves the whole surface of the right vocal cord. In this patient, the haemorrhage was caused by traumatic endotracheal intubation.
Submucosal haemorrhage of the vocal cord is different from a haemorrhagic vocal cord nodule, in which the bleeding is caused by a ruptured capillary and is limited to the nodule.
Submucosal haemorrhage of the vocal cord is usually caused by an episode of voice abuse (screaming). In general, it affects one cord, but could be bilateral. Patients who are taking anticoagulants have a greater tendency to bleed submucosally if they overuse their voice or cough. Clinically, this condition is manifested by hoarseness and vocal fatigue.
Images of sulcus vocalis
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Audio file of presbylarynx
This audio file is linked with kind permission of Richard Stasney, MD of the Texas Voice Center (www.texasvoicecenter.com). It can be accessed at: www.texasvoicecenter.com/diseases.html (presbylaryngis)
Audio files of vocal fold paralysis and paresis
These audio files are linked with kind permission of Richard Stasney, MD of the Texas Voice Center (www.texasvoicecenter.com). They can be accessed at: www.texasvoicecenter.com/diseases.html (unilateral vocal fold paralysis and bilateral vocal fold paralysis)
Audio files of spasmodic dysphonia
These audio files are linked with kind permission of Richard Stasney, MD of the Texas Voice Center (www.texasvoicecenter.com). They can be accessed at: www.texasvoicecenter.com/diseases.html (adductor spasmodic dysphonia and abductor spasmodic dysphonia)
These audio files are linked with kind permission of the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (www.dysphonia.org). They can be accessed at: www.dysphonia.org (adductor spasmodic dysphonia and abductor spasmodic dysphonia)
Image of laryngopharyngeal reflux
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux has caused inflammation (redness and swelling) of the back of the larynx. The vocal fold mucosa is irritated and copious thick secretions cover the vocal folds. This causes discomfort and irregular mucosal wave vibration, leading to voice changes.
Image of muscle tension dysphonia
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Video file of laryngoscopy examination
This video file is linked with kind permission of James P. Thomas, MD (www.voicedoctor.net). It can be accessed at: www.voicedoctor.net/videos/laryngoscopy-art-seeing-voice-vocal-cords (Laryngoscopy: the art of seeing the voice or vocal cords)
Lecture on cricothyroid approximation
This video file is linked with kind permissionof James P. Thomas, MD (www.voicedoctor.net). It can be accessed at: voicedoctor.net/videos/feminization-laryngoplasty-2005-bologna-italy (A 15-minute video lecture on CTA & feminization laryngoplasty)
Images of laryngeal cancer
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Video files of laryngectomy speakers
Laryngectomy 1Laryngectomy 2
Videos reproduced with kind permission of The National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs (www.laryngectomy.org.uk).
Chapter 8
Stuttering and Your Child: Help for Parents (reproduced with the kind permission of The Stuttering Foundation - www.stutteringhelp.org)
Help me to Speak – Stammering (reproduced with kind permission of RDF Television and Channel 4)
Let Me Finish: A Stuttering Documentary by Alex R. Murphy
Click here to go to the National Stammering Association website.