More targeted diagnostic and treatment methods are needed to improve outcomes in neurodegenerative disorders such as Hereditary Ataxias and Dementias. These initiatives bring together leading researchers across the world where the potential utility of speech acoustics is evaluated.

2020

Caverle MWJ, Vogel AP (2020). Stability, reliability, and sensitivity of acoustic measures of vowel space: A comparison of vowel space area, formant centralization ratio, and vowel articulation index. J Acoust Soc Am 148(3): 1436.

Lewis C, Keage M, Watanabe M, Schubiger D, Velakoulis D, Walterfang M, et al (2020). Characterization of Dysphagia and Longitudinal Changes in Swallowing Function in Adults with Niemann-Pick Disease Type C Treated with Miglustat. doi: 10.1007/s00455-020-10145-8. Dysphagia.

Noffs G, Boonstra FMC, Perera T, Butzkueven H, Kolbe SC, Maldonado F, et al (2020a). Speech metrics, general disability, brain imaging and quality of life in MS. doi: 10.1111/ene.14523. Eur J Neurol.

Noffs G, Boonstra FMC, Perera T, Kolbe SC, Stankovich J, Butzkueven H, et al (2020b). Acoustic Speech Analytics Are Predictive of Cerebellar Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis. Cerebellum 19(5): 691-700.

Vogel AP, Magee M, Torres-Vega R, Medrano-Montero J, Cyngler MP, Kruse M, et al (2020). Features of speech and swallowing dysfunction in pre-ataxic spinocerebellar ataxia type 2. Neurology 95(2): e194-e205.

Tamplin J, Morris ME, Marigliani C, Baker FA, Noffs G, Vogel AP (2020). ParkinSong: Outcomes of a 12-Month Controlled Trial of Therapeutic Singing Groups in Parkinson's Disease. J Parkinsons Dis 10(3): 1217-1230.

Zaga CJ, Pandian V, Brodsky MB, Wallace S, Cameron TS, Chao C, et al (2020). Speech-Language Pathology Guidance for Tracheostomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An International Multidisciplinary Perspective. Am J Speech Lang Pathol 29(3): 1320-1334.

Galvin KL, Featherston RJ, Downie LE, Vogel AP, Hamilton B, Granger C, et al (2020). A Systematic Review of Interventions to Reduce the Effects of Cognitive Biases in the Decision-Making of Audiologists. J Am Acad Audiol 31(2): 158-167.

Keage M, Baum S, Pointon L, Lau J, Berndt J, Hopkins J, et al (2020). Imaging and Clinical Data on Swallowing Function of Individuals with Huntington's Disease and Dysphagia. J Huntingtons Dis 9(2): 163-171.

Boonstra FM, Noffs G, Perera T, Jokubaitis VG, Vogel AP, Moffat BA, et al (2020a). Functional neuroplasticity in response to cerebello-thalamic injury underpins the clinical presentation of tremor in multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler 26(6): 696-705.

Boonstra FMC, Evans A, Noffs G, Perera T, Jokubaitis V, Stankovich J, et al (2020b). OnabotulinumtoxinA treatment for MS-tremor modifies fMRI tremor response in central sensory-motor integration areas. Mult Scler Relat Disord 40: 101984.

Rojas S, Kefalianos E, Vogel A. How Does Our Voice Change as We Age? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Acoustic and Perceptual Voice Data From Healthy Adults Over 50 Years of Age. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2020;63(2):533-551.

Birchall O, Bennett M, Lawson N, Cotton S, Vogel AP. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and videofluoroscopy swallowing assessment in adults in residential care facilities: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evid Synth. 2020;18(3):599-609.

Galvin, K.L., Featherston, R.J., Downie, L.E., Vogel, A.P., Hamilton, B., Granger, C., et al. A Systematic Review of Interventions to Reduce the Effects of Cognitive Biases in the Decision-Making of Audiologists. J Am Acad Audiol. 2020;31(2):158-167.

Boonstra, F.M.C., Evans, A., Noffs, G., Perera, T., Jokubaitis, V., Stankovich, J., et al. Onabotulinumtoxina Treatment for Ms-Tremor Modifies Fmri Tremor Response in Central Sensory-Motor Integration Areas. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2020;40:101984.

2019

Zaga, C.J., Berney, S., Vogel, A.P. The Feasibility, Utility, and Safety of Communication Interventions with Mechanically Ventilated Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Systematic Review. Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2019;28(3):1335-1355.

Vogel, A.P., Tsanas, A., Scattoni, M.L. Quantifying Ultrasonic Mouse Vocalizations Using Acoustic Analysis in a Supervised Statistical Machine Learning Framework. Sci Rep. 2019;9(1):8100.

Vogel, A.P., Stoll, L.H., Oettinger, A., Rommel, N., Kraus, E.M., Timmann, D., et al. Speech Treatment Improves Dysarthria in Multisystemic Ataxia: A Rater-Blinded, Controlled Pilot-Study in Arsacs. J Neurol. 2019;266(5):1260-1266.

Turner, S.J., Vogel, A.P., Parry-Fielder, B., Campbell, R., Scheffer, I.E., Morgan, A.T. Looking to the Future: Speech, Language, and Academic Outcomes in an Adolescent with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Folia Phoniatr Logop. 2019;71(5-6):203-215.

Todd, G., Burns, L., Pearson-Dennett, V., Esterman, A., Faulkner, P.L., Wilcox, R.A., et al. Prevalence of Self-Reported Movement Dysfunction among Young Adults with a History of Ecstasy and Methamphetamine Use. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2019;205:107595.

Tamplin, J., Morris, M.E., Marigliani, C., Baker, F.A., Vogel, A.P. Parkinsong: A Controlled Trial of Singing-Based Therapy for Parkinson's Disease. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2019;33(6):453-463.

Shlonsky, A., Featherston, R., Galvin, K.L., Vogel, A.P., Granger, C.L., Lewis, C., et al. Interventions to Mitigate Cognitive Biases in the Decision Making of Eye Care Professionals: A Systematic Review. Optom Vis Sci. 2019;96(11):818-824.

Perera, T., Lee, W.L., Yohanandan, S.A.C., Nguyen, A.L., Cruse, B., Boonstra, F.M.C., et al. Validation of a Precision Tremor Measurement System for Multiple Sclerosis. J Neurosci Methods. 2019;311:377-384.

Pearson-Dennett, V., Faulkner, P.L., Collie, B., Wilcox, R.A., Vogel, A.P., Thewlis, D., et al. Use of Illicit Amphetamines Is Associated with Long-Lasting Changes in Hand Circuitry and Control. Clin Neurophysiol. 2019;130(5):655-665.

Paynter, C., Cruice, M., Mathers, S., Gregory, H., Vogel, A.P. Communication and Cognitive Impairments and Health Care Decision Making in Mnd: A Narrative Review. J Eval Clin Pract. 2019;25(6):1182-1192.

Magee, M., Copland, D., Vogel, A.P. Motor Speech and Non-Motor Language Endophenotypes of Parkinson's Disease. Expert Rev Neurother. 2019;19(12):1191-1200.

Keage, M., Delatycki, M.B., Dyer, J., Corben, L.A., Vogel, A.P. Changes Detected in Swallowing Function in Friedreich Ataxia over 12 Months. Neuromuscul Disord. 2019;29(10):786-793.

Collie, A., Newnam, S., Keleher, H., Petersen, A., Kosny, A., Vogel, A.P., et al. Recovery within Injury Compensation Schemes: A System Mapping Study. J Occup Rehabil. 2019;29(1):52-63.

Chan, J.C.S., Stout, J.C., Vogel, A.P. Speech in Prodromal and Symptomatic Huntington's Disease as a Model of Measuring Onset and Progression in Dominantly Inherited Neurodegenerative Diseases. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2019;107:450-460.

Boonstra, F.M., Noffs, G., Perera, T., Jokubaitis, V.G., Vogel, A.P., Moffat, B.A., et al. Functional Neuroplasticity in Response to Cerebello-Thalamic Injury Underpins the Clinical Presentation of Tremor in Multiple Sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2019:1352458519837706.

Birchall, O., Bennett, M., Lawson, N., Cotton, S., Vogel, A.P. Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing and Videofluoroscopy Swallowing Assessment of Adults in Residential Care Facilities: A Scoping Review Protocol. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2019.

2018

Vogel, A.P., Rommel, N., Oettinger, A., Stoll, L.H., Kraus, E.M., Gagnon, C., et al. Coordination and Timing Deficits in Speech and Swallowing in Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (Arsacs). J Neurol. 2018;265(9):2060-2070.

Noffs, G., Perera, T., Kolbe, S.C., Shanahan, C.J., Boonstra, F.M.C., Evans, A., et al. What Speech Can Tell Us: A Systematic Review of Dysarthria Characteristics in Multiple Sclerosis. Autoimmun Rev. 2018;17(12):1202-1209.

Lewis, C., Walterfang, M., Velakoulis, D., Vogel, A.P. A Review: Mealtime Difficulties Following Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2018;46(5-6):285-297.

Kraus, E.M., Rommel, N., Stoll, L.H., Oettinger, A., Vogel, A.P., Synofzik, M. Validation and Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Swal-Qol. Dysphagia. 2018;33(4):431-440.

Ilg, W., Branscheidt, M., Butala, A., Celnik, P., de Paola, L., Horak, F.B., et al. Consensus Paper: Neurophysiological Assessments of Ataxias in Daily Practice. Cerebellum. 2018;17(5):628-653.

Holt, C.M., Lee, K.Y.S., Dowell, R.C., Vogel, A.P. Perception of Cantonese Lexical Tones by Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2018;61(1):174-185.

Boonstra, F.M.C., Perera, T., Noffs, G., Marotta, C., Vogel, A.P., Evans, A.H., et al. Novel Functional Mri Task for Studying the Neural Correlates of Upper Limb Tremor. Front Neurol. 2018;9:513.

Vogel, A.P., Wardrop, M.I., Folker, J.E., Synofzik, M., Corben, L.A., Delatycki, M.B., et al. Voice in Friedreich Ataxia. J Voice. 2017;31(2):243 e249-243 e219.

Vogel, A.P., Rommel, N., Sauer, C., Horger, M., Krumm, P., Himmelbach, M., et al. Clinical Assessment of Dysphagia in Neurodegeneration (Cadn): Development, Validity and Reliability of a Bedside Tool for Dysphagia Assessment. J Neurol. 2017;264(6):1107-1117.

2017

Vogel, A.P., Rommel, N., Oettinger, A., Horger, M., Krumm, P., Kraus, E.M., et al. Speech and Swallowing Abnormalities in Adults with Polg Associated Ataxia (Polg-a). Mitochondrion. 2017;37:1-7.

Vogel, A.P., Poole, M.L., Pemberton, H., Caverle, M.W.J., Boonstra, F.M.C., Low, E., et al. Motor Speech Signature of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia: Refining the Phenotype. Neurology. 2017;89(8):837-844.

Poole, M.L., Brodtmann, A., Darby, D., Vogel, A.P. Motor Speech Phenotypes of Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Progressive Apraxia of Speech. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2017;60(4):897-911.

Pearson-Dennett, V., Todd, G., Wilcox, R.A., Vogel, A.P., White, J.M., Thewlis, D. History of Cannabis Use Is Associated with Altered Gait. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2017;178:215-222.

Mok, M., Holt, C.M., Lee, K.Y.S., Dowell, R.C., Vogel, A.P. Cantonese Tone Perception for Children Who Use a Hearing Aid and a Cochlear Implant in Opposite Ears. Ear Hear. 2017;38(6):e359-e368.

Keage, M.J., Delatycki, M.B., Gupta, I., Corben, L.A., Vogel, A.P. Dysphagia in Friedreich Ataxia. Dysphagia. 2017;32(5):626-635.

2016

Brodtmann, A., Vogel, A.P. Language, Meaning, and Localization: Last Year's Words, Next Year's Words. Neurology. 2017;88(10):924-925.

Vogel, A.P., Churchyard, A., Stout, J., Saft, C. Two Different Phenomena in Basic Motor Speech Performance in Premanifest Huntington Disease. Neurology. 2016;87(21):2283.

Todd, G., Pearson-Dennett, V., Wilcox, R.A., Chau, M.T., Thoirs, K., Thewlis, D., et al. Adults with a History of Illicit Amphetamine Use Exhibit Abnormal Substantia Nigra Morphology and Parkinsonism. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2016;25:27-32.

Brodtmann, A., Pemberton, H., Darby, D., Vogel, A.P. Diagnostic Distortions: A Case Report of Progressive Apraxia of Speech. J Alzheimers Dis. 2016;53(1):79-83.

Ballard, K.J., Azizi, L., Duffy, J.R., McNeil, M.R., Halaki, M., O'Dwyer, N., et al. A Predictive Model for Diagnosing Stroke-Related Apraxia of Speech. Neuropsychologia. 2016;81:129-139.

Aldridge, D., Theodoros, D., Angwin, A., Vogel, A.P. Speech Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation: A Systematic Review. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2016;33:3-11.

2015

Yiu, E.M., Tai, G., Peverill, R.E., Lee, K.J., Croft, K.D., Mori, T.A., et al. An Open-Label Trial in Friedreich Ataxia Suggests Clinical Benefit with High-Dose Resveratrol, without Effect on Frataxin Levels. J Neurol. 2015;262(5):1344-1353.

Vogel, A.P., McDermott, H.J., Perera, T., Jones, M., Peppard, R., McKay, C.M. The Feasibility of Using Acoustic Markers of Speech for Optimizing Patient Outcomes During Randomized Amplitude Variation in Deep Brain Stimulation: A Proof of Principle Methods Study. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2015;3:98.

Vogel, A.P., Keage, M.J., Johansson, K., Schalling, E. Treatment for Dysphagia (Swallowing Difficulties) in Hereditary Ataxia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015(11):CD010169.

Vogel, A.P., Block, S., Kefalianos, E., Onslow, M., Eadie, P., Barth, B., et al. Feasibility of Automated Speech Sample Collection with Stuttering Children Using Interactive Voice Response (Ivr) Technology. Int J Speech Lang Pathol. 2015;17(2):115-120.

Poole, M.L., Wee, J.S., Folker, J.E., Corben, L.A., Delatycki, M.B., Vogel, A.P. Nasality in Friedreich Ataxia. Clin Linguist Phon. 2015;29(1):46-58.

2014

Vogel, A.P., Rosen, K.M., Morgan, A.T., Reilly, S. Comparability of Modern Recording Devices for Speech Analysis: Smartphone, Landline, Laptop, and Hard Disc Recorder. Folia Phoniatr Logop. 2014;66(6):244-250.

Vogel, A.P., Plant, S.E. Proportionate Research Funding Based on Relative Burden of Conditions of Communication and Swallowing. Med J Aust. 2014;200(7):393-394.

Vogel, A.P., Maruff, P. Monitoring Change Requires a Rethink of Assessment Practices in Voice and Speech. Logoped Phoniatr Vocol. 2014;39(2):56-61.

Vogel, A.P., Folker, J., Poole, M.L. Treatment for Speech Disorder in Friedreich Ataxia and Other Hereditary Ataxia Syndromes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014(10):CD008953.

Vogel, A.P., Brown, S.E., Folker, J.E., Corben, L.A., Delatycki, M.B. Dysphagia and Swallowing-Related Quality of Life in Friedreich Ataxia. J Neurol. 2014;261(2):392-399.

Pearson-Dennett, V., Flavel, S.C., Wilcox, R.A., Thewlis, D., Vogel, A.P., White, J.M., et al. Hand Function Is Altered in Individuals with a History of Illicit Stimulant Use. PLoS One. 2014;9(12):e115771.

Newnam, S., Collie, A., Vogel, A.P., Keleher, H. The Impacts of Injury at the Individual, Community and Societal Levels: A Systematic Meta-Review. Public Health. 2014;128(7):587-618.

Ballard, K.J., Savage, S., Leyton, C.E., Vogel, A.P., Hornberger, M., Hodges, J.R. Logopenic and Nonfluent Variants of Primary Progressive Aphasia Are Differentiated by Acoustic Measures of Speech Production. PLoS One. 2014;9(2):e89864.

Arciuli, J., Simpson, B.S., Vogel, A.P., Ballard, K.J. Acoustic Changes in the Production of Lexical Stress During Lombard Speech. Lang Speech. 2014;57(Pt 2):149-162.

2013

Gibilisco, P., Vogel, A.P. Friedreich Ataxia. BMJ. 2013;347:f7062.

2012

Vogel, A.P., Shirbin, C., Churchyard, A.J., Stout, J.C. Speech Acoustic Markers of Early Stage and Prodromal Huntington's Disease: A Marker of Disease Onset? Neuropsychologia. 2012;50(14):3273-3278.

Ruseckaite, R., Gabbe, B., Vogel, A.P., Collie, A. Health Care Utilisation Following Hospitalisation for Transport-Related Injury. Injury. 2012;43(9):1600-1605.

Rosen, K.M., Folker, J.E., Vogel, A.P., Corben, L.A., Murdoch, B.E., Delatycki, M.B. Longitudinal Change in Dysarthria Associated with Friedreich Ataxia: A Potential Clinical Endpoint. J Neurol. 2012;259(11):2471-2477.

Mundt, J.C., Vogel, A.P., Feltner, D.E., Lenderking, W.R. Vocal Acoustic Biomarkers of Depression Severity and Treatment Response. Biol Psychiatry. 2012;72(7):580-587.

Folker, J.E., Murdoch, B.E., Rosen, K.M., Cahill, L.M., Delatycki, M.B., Corben, L.A., et al. Differentiating Profiles of Speech Impairments in Friedreich's Ataxia: A Perceptual and Instrumental Approach. Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2012;47(1):65-76.

2011

Vogel, A.P., Fletcher, J., Snyder, P.J., Fredrickson, A., Maruff, P. Reliability, Stability, and Sensitivity to Change and Impairment in Acoustic Measures of Timing and Frequency. J Voice. 2011;25(2):137-149.

Vogel, A.P., Barker, S.J., Young, A.E., Ruseckaite, R., Collie, A. What Is Return to Work? An Investigation into the Quantification of Return to Work. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2011;84(6):675-682.

Rosen, K.M., Folker, J.E., Murdoch, B.E., Vogel, A.P., Cahill, L.M., Delatycki, M.B., et al. Measures of Spectral Change and Their Application to Habitual, Slow, and Clear Speaking Modes. Int J Speech Lang Pathol. 2011;13(2):165-173.

Rosen, K.M., Folker, J.E., Murdoch, B.E., Vogel, A.P., Cahill, L.M., Delatycki, M.B., et al. Spectral Measures of the Effects of Friedreich's Ataxia on Speech. Int J Speech Lang Pathol. 2011;13(4):329-334.

Morgan, A.T., Liegeois, F., Liederkerke, C., Vogel, A.P., Hayward, R., Harkness, W., et al. Role of Cerebellum in Fine Speech Control in Childhood: Persistent Dysarthria after Surgical Treatment for Posterior Fossa Tumour. Brain Lang. 2011;117(2):69-76.

Folker, J.E., Murdoch, B.E., Cahill, L.M., Rosen, K.M., Delatycki, M.B., Corben, L.A., et al. Articulatory Kinematics in the Dysarthria Associated with Friedreich's Ataxia. Motor Control. 2011;15(3):376-389.

Folker, J.E., Murdoch, B.E., Cahill, L.M., Delatycki, M.B., Corben, L.A., Vogel, A.P. Kinematic Analysis of Lingual Movements During Consonant Productions in Dysarthric Speakers with Friedreich's Ataxia: A Case-by-Case Analysis. Clin Linguist Phon. 2011;25(1):66-79.

2010

Vogel, A.P., Morgan, A.T. Assessment of Impairment or Monitoring Change in Friedreich Ataxia. Mov Disord. 2010;25(11):1753-1754.

Vogel, A.P., Maruff, P., Morgan, A.T. Evaluation of Communication Assessment Practices During the Acute Stages Post Stroke. J Eval Clin Pract. 2010;16(6):1183-1188.

Vogel, A.P., Fletcher, J., Maruff, P. Acoustic Analysis of the Effects of Sustained Wakefulness on Speech. J Acoust Soc Am. 2010;128(6):3747-3756.

Liegeois, F., Morgan, A.T., Stewart, L.H., Helen Cross, J., Vogel, A.P., Vargha-Khadem, F. Speech and Oral Motor Profile after Childhood Hemispherectomy. Brain Lang. 2010;114(2):126-134.

Folker, J.E., Murdoch, B.E., Cahill, L.M., Rosen, K.M., Delatycki, M.B., Corben, L.A., et al. Differentiating Impairment Levels in Temporal Versus Spatial Aspects of Linguopalatal Contacts in Friedreich's Ataxia. Motor Control. 2010;14(4):490-508.

2009

Vogel, A.P., Morgan, A.T. Factors Affecting the Quality of Sound Recording for Speech and Voice Analysis. Int J Speech Lang Pathol. 2009;11(6):431-437.

Vogel, A.P., Maruff, P., Snyder, P.J., Mundt, J.C. Standardization of Pitch-Range Settings in Voice Acoustic Analysis. Behav Res Methods. 2009;41(2):318-324.

Vogel, A.P., Ibrahim, H.M., Reilly, S., Kilpatrick, N. A Comparative Study of Two Acoustic Measures of Hypernasality. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2009;52(6):1640-1651.

Vogel, A.P., Chenery, H.J., Dart, C.M., Doan, B., Tan, M., Copland, D.A. Verbal Fluency, Semantics, Context and Symptom Complexes in Schizophrenia. J Psycholinguist Res. 2009;38(5):459-473.

Morgan, A.T., Vogel, A.P. A Cochrane Review of Treatment for Dysarthria Following Acquired Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2009;45(2):197-204.

Morgan, A.T., Vogel, A.P. A Cochrane Review of Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2009;45(1):103-110.

2008

Vogel, A.P., Maruff, P. Comparison of Voice Acquisition Methodologies in Speech Research. Behav Res Methods. 2008;40(4):982-987.

Morgan, A.T., Vogel, A.P. Intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008(3):CD006278.

Morgan, A.T., Vogel, A.P. Intervention for Dysarthria Associated with Acquired Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008(3):CD006279.