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 When diagnosing vocal deficits, you may hear a strained, stressed voice pattern. The air may be constrained as the client attempts to speak. Are the client’s shoulders drawn upward? Do they express fatigue when attempting to speak with in this manner? The purpose of this Assignment is for you to gain an understanding of vocal hyperfunction.

This is intended to allow you to show evidence that you have completed the following Learning Outcome:

CLO3: Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of communication to diagnose and treat patients with communication disorders (ILO3, PLO3)

Directions

1. Describe and define deficits of vocal hyperfunction and research the medical conditions or environmental conditions that may lead to vocal hyperfunction. (Hints: think about kids yelling on the playground, a supervisor trying to talk over noise in a manufacturing plant to give employees instructions, and an anxious person attempting to explain their fears and worries.)

Your short writing of approximately 500 words should use double spacing, 1-inch margins, and 12-point font. Spelling and grammar and APA style are important. 

RUBRIC IS ATTACHED (10 references needed at least 3 research articles)

Points possible: 100.