What typically happens in Resonance Disorders?

In resonance disorders, the primary issue revolves around the quality of the voice, significantly affecting pitch, loudness, and overall sound production. This condition often results from either structural issues, such as cleft palate, or functional problems, leading to an imbalance in how sound resonates in the vocal tract.

The resonance quality can be characterized by a voice that may sound excessively nasal or, conversely, may lack adequate nasal resonance. This alteration directly impacts the pitch and loudness when the individual speaks. Therefore, individuals with resonance disorders are likely to demonstrate abnormal pitch or loudness as they struggle to modulate their voice effectively due to these resonance issues.

While improper sound articulation, fast speech rates, and inconsistent grammar usage might be present in various speech disorders, they are not defining characteristics of resonance disorders, which focus specifically on how voice sounds are produced and modified by the vocal tract.