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Dysarthria: A Physiological Approach to Assessment and Treatment

by Bruce Murdoch

A study of research and theory in the classification, assessment and treatment of dysarthria, including instrumental methods. It discusses the neurological/neuropathological bases of dysarthria and studies the physiological basis of speech for each type of dysarthria.

Table of Contents: The neuroanatomical framework of dysarthia; perceptual analysis of dysarthia speech; instrumental assessment of the speech mechanism; acoustic analysis of dysarthia speech; treatment of dysarthia; flaccid dysarthia; spastic dysarthia; ataxic dysarthia; hypokinetic dysarthia; hyperkinetic dysarthia; mixed dysarthia; acquired and developmental dysarthia in childhood.

From the Brain to the Mouth: Acquired Dysarthria and Dysfluency in Adults (Neuropsychology and Cognition)

by Y. Lebrun

The book offers new insights into acquired dysarthria in adults as well as a detailed discussion of the problems raised by the nature, assessment and therapy of acquired dysfluency in adults. It highlights the relationships that obtain between the two conditions and proposes a neurobiological interpretation of stuttering. The book is designed for neuropsychologists, neurolinguists, neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, speech therapists and speech scientists.

Dysarthria Sourcebook

by Barbara Tanner, Fay Young, and Sandra J. Robertson

Motor Speech Disorders: Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management

by Joseph R. Duffy and Mayo Clinic

With expanded and updated information including current techniques, approaches, and case studies, the 2nd edition of this bestselling book continues its reputation as a dependable and outstanding evidence-based source on acquired motor speech disorders in adults. It covers the substrates of motor speech and its disorders, the disorders and their diagnoses, and management -- focusing on integrating what is known about the bases of motor speech disorders with the realities of clinical practice to ensure readers have the key content they need to be effective practitioners.
• Evidence-based practice focus with relevant research evidence and data from the Mayo Clinic speech pathology practice
• Includes the clinical characteristics of the primary motor speech disorders as well as general guidelines for differential diagnosis
• Offers authoritative guidance on the diagnosis and management of motor speech disorders by a highly respected expert in the field of motor speech disorders
• 73 case studies demonstrate concepts as they apply to real-world practice
• Over 100 table and boxes highlight important information
• Chapters include new research and theories, new techniques, current trends, and updated and new information sources
• 22 new illustrations showcase the latest technology in the field
• Fresh, new book design highlights case studies, boxed text, and tables - making it easier to find key information
• Nine new case studies reflect the realities of clinical practice today

Motor Speech Disorders

Textbook on the neurology of communication. Covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of the most common neurologic communication disorders.

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FDA-2: Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment (Complete Kit)

by Pamela Enderby and Rebecca Palmer

Ages: 12 years to adult Testing Time: 20 minutes Administration: Individual The second edition of Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment (FDA-2) includes new powerful knowledge about motor speech disorders and their contribution to neurological DIAGNOSIS. This updated edition remains a well-established test for the measurement, differential description, and DIAGNOSIS of dysarthria. It can be used in international research, as well as all clinical settings. Norms are provided for ages 12 to 97. FDA-2 is quick and simple to administer, accurate, reliable, and cost-efficient. The client is rated on a number of simple performance tasks related to speech function.
It is divided into eight sections:
1. Reflexes Ratings for cough, swallow, and dribble/drool
2. Respiration Ratings at rest and in speech
3. Lips Ratings for at rest, spread, seal, alternate, and in speech
4. Palate Ratings for fluids, maintenance, and in speech
5. Laryngeal Ratings for time, pitch, volume, and in speech
6. Tongue Ratings for at rest, protrusion, elevation, lateral, alternate, an in speech
7. Intelligibility Ratings for words, sentences, and conversation
8. Influencing Factors Includes hearing, sight, teeth, language, mood, posture, rate (words per minute), and sensation The test results can be recorded on the FDA-2 Rating Form, indicating both the client s strengths and weaknesses. The Rating Form also allows the clinician to compare the patient s performance across all the items. Normative data are reported for adults without dysarthria as well as patients with specific dysarthria associated with confirmed medical diagnoses. Separate tables enable speech therapists to compare individual results with those of known dysarthric groups. The results are easily communicated to other professionals via the three-part carbonized record form.

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