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Analysis of speech prosody using WaveNet embeddings : The Lombard effect [PDF]

, 2020
We present a novel methodology for speech prosody research based on the analysis of embeddings used to condition a convolutional WaveNet speech synthesis system.
Juraj Šimko, Vainio, Martti, Suni, Antti, Šimko, Juraj, Martti Vainio, Antti Suni   +5 more
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Prosodic Prominence and Boundaries in Sequence-to-Sequence Speech Synthesis [PDF]

, 2020
Recent advances in deep learning methods have elevated synthetic speech quality to human level, and the field is now moving towards addressing prosodic variation in synthetic speech.Despite successes in this effort, the state-of-the-art systems fall ...
Juraj Šimko, Kakouros, Sofoklis, Vainio, Martti, Suni, Antti, Šimko, Juraj, Antti Suni, Sofoklis Kakouros, Martti Vainio   +7 more
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The effect of two speech and language approaches on speech problems in people with Parkinson's disease: the PD COMM RCT. [PDF]

Health Technol Assess
Background Speech impairments are common with Parkinson’s disease (reported prevalence 68%), increasing conversational demands, reliance on family and social withdrawal.
Sackley CM, Rick C, Brady MC, Burton C, Jowett S, Patel S, Woolley R, Masterson-Algar P, Nicoll A, Smith CH, Abdali Z, Ives N, Beaton G, Dickson S, Ottridge R, Nankervis H, Clarke CE, PD COMM Collaborative Group.   +17 more
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Further development in measuring communicative participation: identifying items to extend the applicability of the communicative participation item bank

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2023
Background The ability to communicate is a prerequisite for participation in today’s society. To measure participation in adults with communication disorders, the Communicative Participation Item Bank (CPIB) was developed in 2006. Since then, several new
Nicole ter Wal, Lizet van Ewijk, Johanna M.A. Visser-Meily, Anna Volkmer, Ellen Gerrits, Caroline B. Terwee   +5 more
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Year Round. Method of speech development and correction

Аутизм и нарушение развития, 2017
This methodological manual is created based on the analysis of many years of experience of teachers working with children with developmental disorders. The manual is aimed at pre-school children or first graders with speech and communication difficulties
Pavlova U.B., Khotyleva T.U.
doaj   +1 more source

Pronunciation problems of children with speech delay in the initial, middle and final positions of words: Evidence from Persian-speaking girls and boys aged 3 to 8 years in Birjand [PDF]

زبان پژوهی, 2021
Generally, if a small part of people's language and speech is affected, their social life will be affected as well. This effect can be observed more in children with speech delay disorders which can create many problems for them in adulthood (including ...
Elahe Taghizadeh, Jalilolah Faroughi Hendevalan, Hossein Navidinia   +2 more
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Narrowing the Genetic Causes of Language Dysfunction in the 1q21.1 Microduplication Syndrome

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2018
The chromosome 1q21.1 duplication syndrome (OMIM# 612475) is characterized by head anomalies, mild facial dysmorphisms, and cognitive problems, including autistic features, mental retardation, developmental delay, and learning disabilities.
Antonio Benítez-Burraco, Montserrat Barcos-Martínez, Montserrat Barcos-Martínez, Isabel Espejo-Portero, Isabel Espejo-Portero, Maite Fernández-Urquiza, Raúl Torres-Ruiz, Sandra Rodríguez-Perales, Ma Salud Jiménez-Romero   +8 more
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Tutorial: Speech Assessment for Multilingual Children Who Do Not Speak the Same Language(s) as the Speech-Language Pathologist.

, 2023
PurposeThe aim of this tutorial is to support speech-language pathologists (SLPs) undertaking assessments of multilingual children with suspected speech sound disorders, particularly children who speak languages that are not shared with their SLP ...
McLeod, Sharynne, International Expert Panel on Multilingual Children's Speech, Verdon, Sarah   +2 more
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Year Round. Method of speech development and correction

Аутизм и нарушение развития, 2016
This methodological manual is created based on analysis of many years of experience of teachers working with children with developmental disorders.
Pavlova U.B., Khotyleva T.U.
doaj   +1 more source

Mothers ' Adjustment Toward Their Children With Speech Impairment [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2023
Background: Speech impairment refers to speech disorders where the child has problems in producing the sounds of speech or with the quality of voice in absence of any obvious medical or hearing problems.
Eman Abd El Aziz Gab Allah El Said, Nadia Hamed Farahat, Ghada Sobhy Hassan   +2 more
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