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Abstract
Previous research by Gibbon (2004) shows that at least 8 distinct error types can be identified in the speech of people with cleft lip and palate (CLP) using electropalatography (EPG), a technique which measures tongue-palate contact. However, EPG is expensive and logistically difficult. In contrast, ultrasound is cheaper and arguably better equipped to image the posterior articulations (such as pharyngeals) which are common in CLP. A key aim of this project is to determine whether the eight error types made visible with EPG in CLP speech described by Gibbon (2004) can be also be identified with ultrasound. This paper will present the first results from a larger study developing a qualitative and quantitative ultrasound speech assessment protocol.
Data from the first 20 children aged 3 to 18 with CLP will be presented. Data are spoken materials from the CLEFTNET protocol. We will present a recording format compatible with CAPS-A to record initial observations from the live ultrasound (e.g. double articulations, pharyngeal stops). Two Speech and Language Therapists analysed the data independently to identify error types. Results suggest that all of the error types, for example fronted placement and double articulations can be identified using ultrasound, but this is challenging in real-time. Ongoing work involves quantitative analysis of error types using articulatory measures.
Data from the first 20 children aged 3 to 18 with CLP will be presented. Data are spoken materials from the CLEFTNET protocol. We will present a recording format compatible with CAPS-A to record initial observations from the live ultrasound (e.g. double articulations, pharyngeal stops). Two Speech and Language Therapists analysed the data independently to identify error types. Results suggest that all of the error types, for example fronted placement and double articulations can be identified using ultrasound, but this is challenging in real-time. Ongoing work involves quantitative analysis of error types using articulatory measures.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 19 Apr 2018 |
Event | Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland: Annual Scientific Meeting - Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 19 Apr 2018 → 20 Apr 2018 http://www.craniofacialconference18.co.uk/ |
Conference
Conference | Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland |
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Abbreviated title | CSGBI ASM |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Birmingham |
Period | 19/04/18 → 20/04/18 |
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Keywords
- ultrasound
- cleft palate speech
- visual biofeedback
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Prizes
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Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland Poster Prize
Lloyd, S. (Recipient), 20 Apr 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)