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Dysarthrias of movement disorders
1Department of Neurology, Gundersen Clinic, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601.
Advances in Neurology
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Research has advanced the understanding of speech disorders in movement conditions. Future studies should focus on the brain basis and effective treatments for these speech impairments.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Seminal works by Canter and Darley established foundations for dysarthria classification.
- Significant progress has been made in characterizing speech features associated with movement disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight advancements in understanding dysarthria in movement disorders.
- To emphasize the need for continued research into neurophysiologic substrates and treatment efficacy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of seminal and contemporary research on dysarthria.
- Analysis of speech characteristics in movement disorders.
Main Results:
- Characterization of speech features in movement disorders has improved.
- Understanding of differential diagnosis and classification has advanced.
Conclusions:
- Continued research into the neurophysiologic underpinnings of dysarthria is crucial.
- Development of effective speech treatment strategies for movement disorders remains a priority.