Signal processing for use in the assessment of dysarthric speech

3rd IEE International Seminar on Medical Applications of Signal Processing ◽

10.1049/ic:20050348 ◽

2005 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

W.A. Simm

Keyword(s):

Signal Processing ◽

Dysarthric Speech

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Effects of Temporal Alterations on Speech Intelligibility in Parkinsonian Dysarthria

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/jshr.3702.244 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 244-253 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Vicki L. Hammen ◽

Kathryn M. Yorkston ◽

Fred D. Minifie

Keyword(s):

Signal Processing ◽

Digital Signal Processing ◽

Speech Intelligibility ◽

Digital Signal ◽

Speaking Rate ◽

Speech Signals ◽

Idiopathic Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Rate Condition ◽

Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease ◽

Dysarthric Speech

The effect of two types of temporal alterations, paced and synthetic, on the intelligibility of parkinsonian dysarthric speech was investigated. Six speakers with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease served as subjects. Paced temporal alterations were created by slowing each speaker to 60% of his/her habitual speaking rate. The synthetic alterations were created by modifying the habitual rate speech samples using digital signal processing. Three types of synthetic alterations were examined: Pause Altered, Speech Duration Altered, and Pause and Speech Duration Altered. The 60% of habitual speaking rate condition was more intelligible than the synthetic conditions. In addition, none of the synthetic alterations were found to be more intelligible than samples produced at habitual speaking rates. The results suggest that simple alterations of speech signals do not explain the differences in intelligibility that have been observed when parkinsonian dysarthric speakers reduce speaking rates. Reasons for the failure of synthetic alterations to increase speech intelligibility scores are discussed.

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