Coomputer-based auditory analysis of neurogenic speech disorders

Despite the progress made in instrummtal speech analysis, auditory methods am still indispensible in the clinical evaluation of neurogenic speech disorders. Auditoryjudgmmts refer to the ecologically most relevant aspects of speech disordcra and thus provide the key to an understanding of the patient’s communication problems. However, auditory methods are severely compromized by their subjectivity, which often goes along with a low reliability and validity [I]. If one attempts to improve the psychometric quality of auditory amxm”cn techniques, the following criteria should be considered (1) the speech materials to be spoken by a patient should be selected carefully, (2) the technical and experimental conditions of speaking aud listening semiom should be controlled, and (3) the choice of the response format used in the listening sessions should be based on firm