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.
What advice would you give someone with SD? The answer: “Embrace it!”
A History of research, education, awareness and support In 1989, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association was created through the passionate commitment of a small group of patient advocates and medical…
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."…
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…
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…
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…
Understanding Vocal Tremor Tremors are rhythmic, involuntary oscillating movements that, when the muscles of phonation are involved, have a disabling effect on the voice. Vocal tremors may not only impact…
