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IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING APRAXIC SPEECH DEFICITS USING MAGNETOMETRY
Dani Byrd1, Katherine S Harris
1University of Southern California, USA.
Proceedings of the ... International Congress of Phonetic Sciences. International Congress of Phonetic Sciences
|September 18, 2012
Summary
Articulatory movement tracking offers a detailed method for understanding speech and language deficits caused by frontal lobe brain lesions. This technique enhances descriptions of apraxic speech beyond traditional acoustic analysis.
Area of Science:
- Neurolinguistics
- Speech Motor Control
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Understanding speech and language deficits associated with dominant hemisphere frontal lobe lesions requires detailed analysis.
- Traditional transcriptional and acoustic methods may not fully capture the complexity of these deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the utility of articulatory movement tracking in describing apraxic speech deficits.
- To highlight how this method complements existing speech analysis techniques.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing articulatory movement tracking technology.
- Analyzing speech data from individuals with apraxic speech deficits.
Main Results:
- Articulatory movement tracking provides a more comprehensive description of apraxic speech characteristics.
- Specific patterns of articulatory dysfunction were identified.
Conclusions:
- Articulatory movement tracking is a valuable tool for characterizing speech and language impairments related to frontal lobe lesions.
- This approach enhances the understanding of apraxic speech deficits.
