Speech and Voice Production Studies in this area are directed at gaining a better understanding of the nature of various speech and voice disorders. This information is then used to develop better diagnostic tests and treatments. These studies are done with speakers of all ages, from young children to aged adults. The procedures used are simple and comfortable and let us measure movements of the jaw, soft palate, and vocal cords during talking. Participation in any project is voluntary and participants can choose to withdraw from a study at any time.
All information obtained during a study is kept confidential.
If results are used in scientific publications, participants are identified by number only. Results can be released to physicians, schools, or other parties only after receiving written instructions from the research participant or legal guardian. All of the studies described have been approved for the use of human subjects according to standards provided by the National Institute of Health. Ph.D. Walt Jesteadt, Ph.D. Douglas Keefe, Ph.D. William Kimberling, Ph.D. Stephen Neely, Ph.D. Donna Neff, Ph.D. Susan Nittrouer, Ph.D. Toktam Sadralodabai, Ph.D. Shelley Smith, Ph.D. Patricia Stelmachowicz, Ph.D. Return to Home Page .