Dysarthria can result in slurred speech, and is a speech disorder associated with muscle weakness.
How can you get DYSARTHRIA?
Dysarthria can occur as a result of:
A STROKE
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
MOTOR NEURON DISEASE
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
How does DYSARTHRIA affect your SPEECH?
Your speech may be slurred, reduced in volume, monotonous, or you may have experienced being referred to as 'drunk'. This is because the muscles for speech are weak, such as your tongue, lips and jaw.
TIPS to HELP with the affects of DYSARTHRIA
-Mouth exercises, also known as oral motor exercises using tools such as the Tongue Muscle Trainer above
- Reduce background noise
- Speak slowwwwly
- Break words up into small chunks 'po ta toe'
- Over articulate what you say 'po taaaa to'
- Relax into the words you are saying, try to avoid getting tense
Leeanne MarkSpeech and Language therapist
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