New Honorary Board Member

John Edwardson joins the NSDA Honorary Board We want to welcome John Edwardson as the newest member of the NSDA Honorary Board. Mr. Edwardson, a veteran businessman with a successful…

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Managing Stress

Stress management is key to avoiding increased symptoms when living with a voice condition Stress affects us all and can have many adverse side effects. For a person with a…

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Personal Impact

"People look at you like you are crazy. If your voice is shaky, you are immediately classified with low self-esteem." — June“I felt like I could never reach my potential.…

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Published Research

Published research on spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions has accelerated over the last few years This page includes links to articles, literature, research papers and studies published in various…

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Participate in Research

Opportunities to participate in research to find answers for voice disorders Researchers need you! By participating in clinical research trials you are helping us to learn more about the cause…

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Botulinum Neurotoxin Injections

Botulinum neurotoxin injections to treat symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia Botulinum neurotoxin (BNT) is a common treatment used to reduce the symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia since the mid-1980s. Botulinum toxin is…

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How Your Voice Works

The Anatomy of the Larynx Understanding how your voice is produced and the muscles that are involved may help in your knowledge of what is happening when you speak. Let's…

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Relationships

Understanding how a voice disorder can impact your relationships When anyone develops a vocal disorder that impairs their ability to effectively communicate, they may experience depression and find themselves socially…

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