Dysarthria Therapy

Dysarthria results from paralysis, weakness, or lack of coordination of the muscles required for speech. In children, dysarthria can occur from birth or can occur as a result of a disease (e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Bells Palsy, or head injury). In adults, dysarthria can be caused by a stroke, degenerative disease (e.g. Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, or Multiple Sclerosis), infection, brain tumour, or toxins (e.g. drugs or alcohol).

A person with dysarthria may experience a different symptoms depending on the extent and location of the damage to the nervous system, such as:

• “Slurred” speech
• Speaking softly
• Slow or rapid speech
• Hoarseness
• Drooling
• Limited movement of the tongue or lips or jaw

A Speech-Language Pathologist determines the cause of the Dysarthria as well as the type and severity of symptoms and then focuses on improving the specific abilities during therapy.

Contact us so that our speech therapists can help you overcome your dysarthia.