Self-Esteem
Don't let your voice condition define your self-worth If you look up self-esteem in the dictionary this is what it says, "noun: confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect."…
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Self-Esteem
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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Managing Stress
Find Support
CONNECT WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH No one understands what you are going through better than someone who also lives with a voice disorder. Most people…
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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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Diagnosis of SD
Vocal Cord Paralysis
About Vocal Cord Paralysis Vocal Cord Paralysis (VCP) is impaired movement of the vocal cords caused by an injury to the vagus or recurrent laryngeal nerves that are critical to…
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Muscle Tension Dysphonia is different from spasmodic dysphonia but a person can have both conditions Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is a condition of extra vocal work and strain. Most of…
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Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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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Published Research
Research Funding
APPLY FOR RESEARCH GRANT Seed grants help nurture and support research while expanding our understanding of spasmodic dysphonia (SD) and related voice conditions. With these grants, we help investigators gather…
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Research Funding