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Dysarthria
is caused by weakness or in co-ordination of the speech muscles
Contact details
Central Appointments Bureau Speech & Language Therapy Bishop Auckland General Hospital Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AD
Tel: 01388 455200
www.cddft.nhs.net
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Date Published May 2017Date of Review: May 2020Responsibility: Speech & Language TherapyReference No: PIL/CG/0560Version: 1
Dysarthria
Information Leaflet
It affects intelligibility
For clear speech the Lips Tongue Soft Plate and Vocal cordshave to make very precise movements.
Speech is powered by our breath.
Changes in breath support for speech can also affect intelligibility.
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Causes of Dysarthria
Dysarthria is caused by changes to the muscles used in the in the production of speech.
Common diagnosis linked with Dysarthria include:
StrokeParkinsons
Motor Neurone disease
Different types of DysarthriaHave different symptoms
Speech may sound:Too fast / too slow
Too quietMonotone or expressionless
SlurredNasalJerky
Dysarthria can make you feel
Speech and Language Therapy
Will work with you to
Assess your speech skills.
Provide you with:
Strategies to manage the Dysarthria
Activities to reduce impairment
Support / Advice
Speech and Language Therapy offer individual and group therapy.
We also work closely with other organisations, such as the Stroke
Association and Parkinsons Disease Society to provide the care and support that is right
for you.
Strategies
Try these strategies to reduce the impact of dysarthria and support the listener to understand your message
Stress key words
.
Dysarthria does NOT affect intelligence.
Dysarthria can make it difficult for listeners to
understand.
embarrassedfed up and frustrated
Managing dysarthria can be tiring and effortful
Use gesture facial expressionbody language
to support verbal communication
The words that carry meaning are the most
important
Go slow! Give your muscles time to make the speech movements
Reduce background noise
Make sure you have good breath support
Over articulate / exaggerate speech muscle movements
Try writing or drawing
Use short sentences