Dysarthria by https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p en-us 2021-04-30 20:19:06 UTC 2025-11-20 19:42:14 UTC hello@padlet.com What is dysarthria? jainadillon14 https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479895516 Dysarthria is a speech disorder that occurs due to muscle weakness, which results from damage to the nervous system. In dysarthria, the muscles used to speak become damaged, paralyzed, or weakened]]> 2021-04-30 20:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479895516 Signs and symptoms jainadillon14 https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479899754 - Speaking differently; faster, slower of softer, than intended
- Slurred, mumbled, robotic or choppy speech
- Difficulty moving lips, jaw, or tongue
- Sounded hoarse, breathy, or nasal]]> 2021-04-30 20:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479899754 How is dysarthria diagnosed? jainadillon14 https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479914718 A speech-language pathologist will evaluate to determine the type of dysarthria and will do a physical exam, along with other testing done to identify underlying conditions. They will also test to check your ability to breathe and ability to move your lips, tongue, and face. ]]> 2021-04-30 20:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479914718 What can I do to better communicate with someone who has dysarthria? jainadillon14 https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479947893 - Talk in a quiet area with good lighting
- Pay close attention
- Let them know if you don't understand
- Ask yes or no questions 
- Encourage pointing or writing ]]> 2021-04-30 20:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479947893 What treatments are available? jainadillon14 https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479958343 - Exercises
- Ways to slow down speech
- Strategies to speak louder
- Ways to sounder clearer
- Movements to chew and swallow safer
- Different communication techniques]]> 2021-04-30 20:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479958343 Local advocacy groups or health centers jainadillon14 https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479967471 Massachusetts Advocates for children
- https://www.massadvocates.org
Massachusetts General Hospital: Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders
- https://www.massgeneral.org/speech 
Lingraphica
- https://www.aphasia.com/about-lingraphica/
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/dysarthria-in-adults/ ]]> 2021-04-30 20:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479967471 Sam's Success Story jainadillon14 https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479972850 Sam is a 76-year-old man who had severe dysarthria after a stroke. After therapy, he regained his strength in speaking and confidence. His speech is still slurred, but it has gotten a lot better. He was able to write and speak better, along with using the technology available that he had not been able to use before. He is back to how he was before.
The video below is Sam's son, Tim, talking about Sams experience and treatment.]]> 2021-04-30 20:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479972850 Information Sources jainadillon14 https://padlet.com/jainadillon14/ue2aqvq60n4qmn6p/wish/1479977922 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17653-dysarthria
https://theaphasiacenter.com/aphasia-success-stories/tim/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dysarthria/symptoms-causes/syc-20371994 
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