Dystonia and SD
Spasmodic dysphonia is a form of dystonia Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) belongs to a family of neurological disorders called dystonias. A dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to contract…
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Dystonia and SD
Types of Spasmodic Dysphonia
Navigating the types of spasmodic dysphonia SD is generally categorized into two primary forms: Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (AdSD)Abductor spasmodic dysphonia (AbSD). Spasmodic dysphonia can also be combined with other disorders,…
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Types of Spasmodic Dysphonia
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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How Your Voice Works
Building Sensitivity
Those with voice issues need others to empathize. Regardless of the cause, a voice disorder is a life-altering experience for a person. Imagine being able to talk and communicate as…
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Building Sensitivity
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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Relationships
Spasmodic Dysphonia
About Spasmodic Dysphonia If your tight, strangled, broken, whispery, or otherwise “not quite right” voice has been diagnosed as spasmodic dysphonia (SD), this website will provide a wealth of information…
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Spasmodic Dysphonia
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WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VOICE? At first, you might feel some tightness when you speak. Maybe your words are slowly fading away, or your voice breaks on certain sounds.…
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