Speech and Voice Science

Alison Behrman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Alison Behrman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Assistant Professor in Speech Communication Studies at Iona College, where she teaches courses in presentation skills, speech science, anatomy, and clinically focused topics in communication disorders. She received her M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from New York University, and her PhD in speech physiology from Columbia University. She was Principal Investigator of an NIH grant exploring outcomes of voice therapy for patients with benign vocal fold lesions, and has ongoing research projects in voice disorders and accent management, with publications in peer-reviewed speech pathology, linguistics, and otolaryngology journals. Dr. Behrman maintains a private practice in corporate presentation skills, voice therapy, and accent modification.

Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition 1: Introduction The Clinical Usefulness of Speech and Voice Science Defining Speech Science Advice for Students on Effective Study Techniques 2: Sound Waves Describing Motion: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Deceleration, and Momentum Vibration The Nature of Waves Transfer of Energy in Waves Visualizing a Sound Wave Properties of Sound Waves Perception of Sound Waves Pure and Complex Tones Behavior of Sound Waves Resonance Recommended Internet Sites for Further Learning Instructor-Facilitated Learning Activities 3: Breathing Introduction Respiration Balloons or Boyle's Law? Anatomy of the Lower Airway The Biomechanics of Breathing The Biomechanics of Speech Breathing Neural Control of Breathing The Work of Breathing Instrumentation for Measuring Breathing Kinematics Recommended Internet Sites for Further Learning Instructor-Facilitated Learning Activities 4: Phonation I: Basic Voice Science Overview Anatomy of the Larynx Neural Control of Phonation Theories of Voice Production Biomechanical Stress-Strain Properties of Vocal Fold Tissues Physiology of Phonatory Control Voice Quality Recommended Internet Sites for Further Learning Instructor-Facilitated Learning Activities 5: Phonation II: Measurement and Instrumentation Measurement of F0 and Intensity Measurement of Phonatory Aerodynamics Instrumentation for Exploring the Dynamics of the Vocal Folds Vocal Registers Recommended Internet Sites for Further Learning Instructor-Facilitated Learning Activities 6: The Production and Perception of Vowels Introduction Acoustic Theory of Speech Production Vowels The Vocal Tract as a Regulator of Intensity Acoustic Filters Instrumentation for Measuring Vocal Tract Acoustics Vocal Tract Imaging: Current Research and Future Trends Recommended Internet Sites for Further Learning Instructor-Facilitated Learning Activities 7: The Production and Perception of Consonants Introduction Three Sources of Speech Sounds Phonetic Description of Consonants Acoustic Representation of Consonants Suprasegmentals Instrumentation and Measurement of Vocal Tract Aerodynamics Instrumentation for Measuring Articulation Recommended Internet Sites for Further Learning Instructor-Facilitated Learning Activities 8: Theories and Models of Speech Production Introduction Theories and Models Theoretical Issues for Consideration Investigational Considerations Influences from Connectionist Models Language and Speech Recommended Internet Sites for Further Learning Instructor-Facilitated Learning Activities 9: Theories of Speech Perception Introduction Topics in Speech Perception Theories of Speech Perception What Babies Can Tell Us About Perception Recommended Internet Sites for Further Learning Instructor-Facilitated Learning Activities Glossary Appendix A: Measurement Conversions Appendix B: Reading Passages Appendix C: Frequencies of the Musical Scale Appendix D: The International Phonetic Alphabet Appendix E: Answer Key Appendix F: Speech Science Taboo Index