Introduction to Speech Science From Basic Theories to Clinical Applications

by Ryalls, Jack; Behrens, Susan J.

• ISBN13: 9780205291007
• ISBN10: 0205291007
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-30
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Introduction to Speech Science is tailor made for the undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology student. It provides a basic, student-friendly introduction to Speech and Hearing Science, alleviating frustration on the parts of both students and instructors who have been forced to use graduate-level texts in the past. The authors have many years of experience teaching undergraduate courses in Speech Science, and their book is written in simple, easy to understand language. It features extensive hints to students to reinforce concepts and assist science-shy students. At the end of each chapter, there are questions for students' review of the material. The book also includes recent references for further information, and a glossary of terms. For undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology students, or those with an interest in this field.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction	1	(4)
Why Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Need to Study Speech Science	5	(6)
Understand Baseline Measures	5	(1)
Keep Abreast of Technological Advances in the Field	6	(1)
Understand and Meet the Needs of Bilingual Clients	7	(1)
Facilitate Second Language Learning	7	(1)
Reduce Regional Accents	7	(1)
Understand the Link Between Speech Production and Speech Perception	8	(1)
Promote Greater Sensitivity to Language	8	(1)
Obtain and Understand a Universal Perspective of the Human Species	9	(1)
Maintain and Promote Professionalism	9	(1)
Study Questions	10	(1)
Respiration	11	(8)
The Nature of Breathing	11	(1)
Respiration and Types of Sentences	12	(2)
Breathing for Speech	14	(2)
Respiration and Disorders	16	(1)
Study Questions	17	(1)
References	17	(2)
Phonation	19	(10)
The Vocal Folds	19	(1)
Fundamental Frequency	20	(2)
The Anatomy of Phonation	22	(2)
The Process of Phonation	24	(4)
Study Questions	28	(1)
References	28	(1)
Articulation and Phonetics	29	(14)
Consonants	30	(6)
Vowels	36	(2)
Acoustic Phonetics	38	(4)
Study Questions	42	(1)
References	42	(1)
Resonance	43	(10)
Basic Properties of Resonance	43	(4)
Basic Properties of Formant Frequencies	47	(2)
Consonants	49	(1)
Study Questions	50	(1)
References	51	(2)
Phonology	53	(8)
Importance of Phonology	53	(1)
Writing Speech Sounds	54	(1)
Additional Concepts	55	(3)
Implications for Speech Therapy	58	(2)
Study Questions	60	(1)
References	60	(1)
Speech Prosody	61	(8)
Linguistic Prosody	62	(3)
Emotional Prosody	65	(1)
Neurological Representation of Prosody and Dysprosody	66	(1)
Study Questions	67	(1)
References	67	(2)
Acoustic Measures of Speech	69	(10)
Temporal Measures	69	(2)
Frequency Measures	71	(1)
Equipment to Measure Frequency and Temporal Characteristics	72	(3)
Jitter and Shimmer	75	(1)
Assessing Voice Disorders	76	(1)
Study Questions	76	(1)
References	76	(3)
Physiological Measures of Speech	79	(8)
Respiration	79	(1)
Articulation	80	(3)
Laryngeal Activity	83	(2)
Study Questions	85	(1)
References	85	(2)
Hearing	87	(6)
Structure of the Ear and Nature of Hearing	87	(3)
Speech Production and Hearing	90	(1)
Effects of Aging	90	(1)
Cochlear Implants	91	(1)
Study Questions	92	(1)
References	92	(1)
Speech Perception	93	(6)
Speech Perception and the Acoustic Signal	93	(1)
Categorical Perception	94	(1)
Dichotic Listening Effect	95	(1)
Importance of Mechanisms of Speech Perception	96	(1)
Study Questions	97	(1)
References	97	(2)
Neurolinguistics	99	(12)
Neurological Background	99	(1)
Speech Production	100	(7)
Speech Perception	107	(1)
Study Questions	108	(1)
References	109	(2)
Evolution and Language Universals	111	(8)
Mentalese	111	(1)
Linguistic Determinism	112	(1)
Universal Grammar	112	(2)
Constraints on Language	114	(1)
Preferences	114	(1)
Language Acquisition and Language Universals	114	(2)
Study Questions	116	(1)
References	117	(2)
Development of Speech Production	119	(10)
Prelingual Stage (0--6 months)	119	(1)
Babbling Stage (6--12 months)	120	(2)
One-Word or Holophrastic Stage (1--2 years)	122	(1)
Two-Word Stage (2 years)	123	(1)
Telegraphic Stage (MLU computed)	124	(3)
Study Questions	127	(1)
References	127	(2)
Disorders of Speech Production	129	(8)
Production Disorders in Children	129	(1)
Production Disorders in Children and Adults	130	(3)
Aging and Neurological Disorders	133	(1)
Study Questions	134	(1)
References	135	(2)
Computers and Speech Science	137	(10)
Historical Notes	137	(1)
Digitization	138	(2)
Synthesized Speech and Speech Recognition	140	(1)
The Role of the SLP in Relation to Technology	141	(1)
Computer Systems in the Clinic	142	(4)
Study Questions	146	(1)
References	146	(1)
The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist	147	(5)
The SLP as a Member of the Medical Team	147	(1)
Case Study---Parkinson Disease	148	(4)
Study Questions	152	(1)
References	152	(1)
Glossary	153	(10)
Index	163