Methods of Speech Therapy Treatment for Stable Dysarthria: A Review
Advances in Speech Language Pathology
Palmer, R., & Enderby, P. (2007).
Advances in Speech Language Pathology, 9(2), 140-153.
This review investigates the effectiveness of dysarthria interventions in individuals with stable dysarthria diagnoses (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy).
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From 1966 to March 2006
Primary research studies
23
<div>Results suggest that rate reduction strategies can improve intelligibility for adults with severe, stable dysarthria secondary to acquired brain injury. However, these techniques "may make speakers with only mild dysarthria less intelligible" (p. 151).</div>
<div>Findings demonstrated that the Lee Silverman Voice Therapy was associated with improvements in speech and voice outcomes for adults with stable dysarthria secondary to acquired brain injury.</div>
