Dysarthria: Understanding the Mechanics of Speech Loss
Dysarthria: A Comprehensive Overview of a Motor Speech Disorder The Core Definition of Dysarthria Dysarthria is formally defined as a group of motor speech disorders resulting from impairment in the central or peripheral nervous system that affects the muscles responsible for speech production. This neurological condition impacts the precision and coordination required for effective communication, […]
APRAXIA OF SPEECH
Introduction and Definition of Apraxia of Speech Apraxia of Speech (AOS) refers to a highly specific neurological speech disorder characterized by an impairment in the capacity to plan or program sensorimotor commands necessary for directing the movements of the articulators for phonetically and prosodically normal speech. Crucially, this deficit occurs in the absence of significant […]