“Celebrating our voice” winners

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the NSDA, we held a contest asking the community to share their SD essays, poems and artwork. These are the winners in the Celebrating Our Voice” Contest.

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Profiles of Strength

Personal stories from those who are living with a voice disorder...some funny, some serious, but every one of them is inspiring.

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Rebuilding your self-esteem

Think Rebuilding your self-esteem is impossible? Don't believe everything you think... by Dorothy Tanahill-Moran SD impacts every part of a person’s life, and anyone with SD can suffer from lack…

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Imaging Genetics of Spasmodic Dysphonia Study

NOW RECRUITING | Imaging Genetics of Spasmodic Dysphonia Study The purpose of this research project is to investigate the relationship between brain changes and genetic risk factors in patients with…

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Sodium Oxybate Study

NOW RECRUITING | Central Mechanisms and Treatment Response of Sodium Oxybate in Spasmodic Dysphonia and Voice Tremor This study aims to determine the central mechanisms underlying symptom improvement following the…

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Diagnosis of SD

Progression from symptom onset to the diagnosis of spasmodic dysphonia People with spasmodic dysphonia initially notice either a gradual or sudden onset of difficulty in speaking. They may hear breaks…

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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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