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A palatal lisp is where the speaker attempts to make a sibilant while the middle of the tongue is in contact with the soft palate, [1] or with a posterior articulation of the sibilant. The latter may be transcribed [s̠] and [z̠] , [ʃ] and [ʒ] , or the like.
Speech disorders affect roughly 11.5% of the US population, and 5% of the primary school population. [5] Speech is a complex process that requires precise timing, nerve and muscle control, and as a result is susceptible to impairments. A person who has a stroke, an accident or birth defect may have speech and language problems. [6]
Foreign accent syndrome usually results from a stroke, [1] but can also develop from head trauma, [1] migraines [2] or developmental problems. [3] The condition might occur due to lesions in the speech production network of the brain, or may also be considered a neuropsychiatric condition. [4]
While some speech problems, such as certain voice problems, require medical interventions, many speech problems can be alleviated through effective behavioral interventions and practice. In these cases, instruction in speech techniques or speaking strategies, coupled with regular practice, can help the individual to overcome his/her speaking ...
A speech sound disorder (SSD) is a speech disorder affecting the ability to pronounce speech sounds, which includes speech articulation disorders and phonemic disorders, the latter referring to some sounds not being produced or used correctly. The term "protracted phonological development" is sometimes preferred when describing children's ...
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After speaking with several doctors, McDougal decided to remove her implants. Almost immediately after the "poison" was removed, she noticed a big change -- no blackouts, migraines or pain.
Lampert, who has performed over 100 implant-removal surgeries for women of all ages, believes another reason behind the surge in interest is that implants, first developed in the ’60s, have ...