Prosodic impairments occur in many clinical populations, including those with autism and
motor speech disorders. These impairments can negatively impact intelligibility, as well as …

Purpose Persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may demonstrate abnormal prosodic
patterns in conversational speech, which can negatively affect social interactions. The …

Every time we speak, we have to do something with the pitch, loudness and duration of the
utterance. Linguists sometimes refer to these features as “suprasegmental,” suggesting that …

This chapter focuses on prosodic processing in individuals with autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). An overview of key studies linking prosodic difficulties with ASD is provided. Methods …

In the lead article, Peppé (2009) provides a clear and detailed overview of prosody as it
relates to the field of speech-language pathology, an often marginalized and misunderstood …

Background: Many individuals with autism spectrum disorders present with unusual or odd‐
sounding prosody. Despite this widely noted observation, prosodic ability in autism spectrum …

Prosody, the rhythm and melody of speech, is an important component of effective
communication, and it is an area of difficulty for many populations who struggle with …

Background: Disordered expressive prosody is a widely reported characteristic of
individuals with autism. Despite this, it has received little attention in the literature and the …

This tutorial presents an overview of prosody and its application to specific language
impairment. First, prosody is defined as both a phonological and acoustic phenomenon …

In this article, we comment on specific aspects of Peppé (Peppé, 2009). In particular, we
address the assessment and treatment of prosody in clinical settings and discuss current …