Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
67(11), С. 4339 - 4357
Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024
Purpose:
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
cortical
tracking
speech
(CTS)
in
adults
who
stutter
(AWS)
compared
typically
fluent
(TFAs)
test
the
involvement
speech-motor
network
rhythmic
information.
Method:
Participants'
electroencephalogram
recorded
while
they
simply
listened
sentences
(listening
only)
or
completed
them
by
naming
a
picture
for
speaking),
thus
manipulating
upcoming
production.
We
analyzed
speech–brain
coherence
and
brain
connectivity
during
listening.
Results:
During
listening-for-speaking
task,
AWS
exhibited
reduced
CTS
3-
5-Hz
range
(theta),
corresponding
syllabic
rhythm.
effect
localized
left
inferior
parietal
right
pre/supplementary
motor
regions.
Connectivity
analyses
revealed
that
TFAs
had
stronger
information
transfer
theta
both
tasks
fronto-temporo-parietal
When
considering
whole
sample
participants,
increased
from
superior
temporal
cortex
sensorimotor
correlated
with
faster
times
task.
Conclusions:
Atypical
functioning
stuttering
impacts
perception,
especially
situations
requiring
articulatory
alertness.
frontal
(pre)motor
regions
is
highlighted.
Further
investigation
needed
into
perception
individuals
deficits,
when
smooth
transitioning
between
listening
speaking
required,
such
as
real-life
conversational
settings.
Supplemental
Material:
https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.27234885
Biomedicines,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(1), С. 239 - 239
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
Speech
disorders
encompass
a
complex
interplay
of
neuroanatomical,
genetic,
and
environmental
factors
affecting
individuals’
communication
ability.
This
review
synthesizes
current
insights
into
the
neuroanatomy,
genetic
underpinnings,
influences
contributing
to
speech
disorders.
Neuroanatomical
structures,
such
as
Broca’s
area,
Wernicke’s
arcuate
fasciculus,
basal
ganglia,
along
with
their
connectivity,
play
critical
roles
in
production,
comprehension,
motor
coordination.
Advances
understanding
intricate
brain
networks
involved
language
offer
typical
development
pathophysiology
Genetic
studies
have
identified
key
genes
neural
migration
synaptic
further
elucidating
role
mutations
disorders,
stuttering
sound
Beyond
biological
mechanisms,
this
explores
profound
impact
psychological
factors,
including
anxiety,
depression,
neurodevelopmental
conditions,
on
individuals
Psychosocial
comorbidities
often
exacerbate
complicating
diagnosis
treatment
underscoring
need
for
holistic
approach
managing
these
conditions.
Future
directions
point
toward
leveraging
testing,
digital
technologies,
personalized
therapies,
alongside
addressing
psychosocial
dimensions,
improve
outcomes
comprehensive
overview
aims
inform
future
research
therapeutic
advancements,
particularly
treating
fluency
like
stuttering.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025
This
paper
presents
an
interpretation
of
stuttering
behavior,
based
on
the
principles
active
inference
framework.
Stuttering
is
a
neurodevelopmental
disorder
characterized
by
speech
disfluencies
such
as
repetitions,
prolongations,
and
blocks.
The
inference,
theory
predictive
processing
sentient
can
be
used
to
conceptualize
disruption
in
perception-action
cycling
underlying
production.
proposed
here
posits
that
arises
from
aberrant
sensory
precision
prediction
error
dynamics,
inhibiting
syllable
initiation.
Relevant
this
theory,
two
hypothesized
mechanisms
are
proposed:
(1)
mistiming
(2)
excessive
attentional
focus.
Both
highlight
role
neural
oscillations,
error,
hierarchical
integration
framework
also
explains
contextual
variability
behaviors,
including
adaptation
effects
fluency-inducing
conditions.
Reframing
synaptopathy
integrates
neurobiological,
psychological,
behavioral
dimensions,
suggesting
disruptions
precision-weighting
mediated
neuromodulatory
systems.
perspective
provides
unified
account
sets
stage
for
innovative
research
therapeutic
approaches.
Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 16
Опубликована: Май 5, 2025
Purpose:
The
purpose
of
this
project
was
to
understand
the
needs
adolescents
who
stutter
as
they
transition
life
after
high
school,
and
develop
an
evidence-based
discussion
guide
for
speech-language
pathologists
(SLPs)
use
in
their
postsecondary
planning
with
stutter.
Method:
We
conducted
four
focus
groups:
two
current
schoolers
recent
school
graduates
(
n
=
11)
parents
school–based
SLPs
14).
groups
were
recorded,
transcribed,
analyzed
using
reflexive
thematic
analysis.
Results:
Three
five
themes
created
each
three
main
domains
plans:
education/training,
employment,
independent
living.
While
unique
domain,
there
a
common
thread
helping
open,
proactive
stance
toward
stuttering
discussing
others.
Conclusions:
are
uniquely
positioned
through
process,
often
only
specialized
support
personnel
working
students
schools.
There
topics
that
important
facilitate
prepare
which
we
present
printable
located
supplemental
material
article.
Supplemental
Material:
https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.28824512
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18
Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2024
Developmental
stuttering
(DS)
is
a
neurodevelopmental
speech-motor
disorder
characterized
by
symptoms
such
as
blocks,
repetitions,
and
prolongations.
Persistent
DS
often
has
significant
negative
impact
on
quality
of
life,
interventions
for
it
have
limited
efficacy.
Herein,
we
briefly
review
existing
research
the
neurophysiological
underpinnings
-specifically,
brain
metabolic
default
mode/social-cognitive
networks
(DMN/SCN)
anomalies-
arguing
that
psychedelic
compounds
might
be
considered
investigated
(e.g.,
in
randomized
clinical
trials)
treatment
DS.
The
neural
background
likely
to
heterogeneous,
some
contribution
from
genetically
determinants
deficiencies
basal
ganglia
cortical
regions
are
thought
play
role
appearance
symptoms,
which
possibly
results
cascade
events
contributing
impairments
execution.
In
persistent
DS,
difficulties
speech
linked
series
associated
aspects
social
anxiety
avoidance.
this
context,
SCN
DMN
(also
influencing
fronto-parietal,
somato-motor,
attentional
networks)
may
worsening
dysfluencies.
Interestingly,
metabolism
SCN/DMN
connectivity
can
modified
psychedelics,
been
shown
improve
evidence
psychiatric
conditions
depression,
post-traumatic
stress
disorder,
etc.)
with
psychological
constructs
rumination
anxiety,
also
tend
present
To
date,
while
there
no
controlled
trials
effects
psychedelics
anecdotal
suggests
these
agents
beneficial
its
characteristics.
We
suggest
warrant
investigation
PURPOSE:
The
purpose
of
this
project
was
to
understand
the
needs
adolescents
who
stutter
as
they
transition
life
after
high
school,
and
develop
an
evidence-based
discussion
guide
for
speech-language
pathologists
(SLPs)
use
in
their
postsecondary
planning
with
stutter.METHODS:
We
conducted
four
focus
groups:
two
current
schoolers
recent
school
graduates
(n=11),
parents
school-based
SLPs
(n=14).
groups
were
recorded,
transcribed,
analyzed
using
reflexive
thematic
analysis.
RESULTS:
Three
five
themes
created
each
three
main
domains
plans:
education/training,
employment,
independent
living.
While
unique
domain,
there
a
common
thread
helping
open,
proactive
stance
toward
stuttering
discussing
others.
CONCLUSIONS:
are
uniquely
positioned
through
process,
often
only
specialized
support
personnel
working
students
schools.
There
topics
that
important
facilitate
prepare
which
we
present
printable
located
supplemental
material
article.
International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 6
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Purpose
To
discuss
whether
stuttering
causality
matters
to
clinicians
during
clinical
practice,
and
how
why
it
might
matter.
Additionally,
provide
early-career
students
with
entry-level
assistance
this
complex
topic.
