Self Screener

How Do I Know if I Have a Voice or Speech Problem?

• My voice makes it difficult for people to hear me.
• I have noticed changes in my voice or speech.
• People have difficulty understanding me, especially in a noisy room.
• My voice is often hoarse or scratchy.
• My voice issues limit my personal and social life.
• At times, I run out of air when I speak.
• Frequently, I am asked to repeat myself.
• My speech is sometimes slurred or unclear.
• I feel left out of conversations because of my voice.
• My voice problem has affected my family/friends/coworkers or my job.
• I feel like I’m yelling if I increase my volume.
• My voice problem upsets me.
• Some days my voice is better than on others.
• I have difficulty pronouncing some letters and words.
• People wonder, “What’s wrong with your voice?”