Abstract: A system and method for measuring sound is described. In one embodiment frequency-banded-noise samples, which collectively cover at least a portion of a spectrum, are sequentially generated at different points in time, and a baseline sound-pressure-level reading for each of the frequency banded noise samples is received. Using data received from a microphone, a sound pressure level reading is generated for each of the frequency banded noise samples. Calibration data is then produced for the microphone as a function of a difference between each of the baseline sound-pressure-level readings and a corresponding one of each of the generated sound pressure level readings for each of the frequency banded noise samples.

Abstract: A therapy program for speech and movement disorders in which the patient is directed to concentrate on the amplitude of their speech and movement. The program may be directed solely to speech, solely to movement, or simultaneously to speech and movement. The program is applied in 16 sessions over a 4-week period, with each session including a half-hour on fundamental tasks and a half-hour on more complex or hierarchical tasks. Further, the patient is helped to calibrate the amplitude of their speech and movement.