Intro to Motor Speech Disorders: Recent Episodes

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Welcome back to the last episode of the crash course about motor speech disorders. Today's episode speaks about treatment and management of apraxia, dysarthria and dysphagia. We discussed the specific approaches related to the different diagnoses. Today's episode also discussed the importance of using the ICF as a basis for management, the importance of a MDT approach as well as the roles of a speech therapist. We hope you enjoyed this podcast and learnt a lot.

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References:

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· Barkmeier-Kraemer, J. M., & Clark, H. M. (2017). Speech-Language Pathology Evaluation and Management of Hyperkinetic Disorders Affecting Speech and Swallowing Function. Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.), 7, 489. https://doi.org/10.7916/D8Z32B30

· Borthwick, S. (2012). Communication impairment in patients following stroke. Nursing Standard (through 2013), 26(19), 35.

· Forsgren, E., Åke, S., & Saldert, C. (2022). Person‐centred care in speech‐language therapy research and practice for adults: A scoping review. International Journal Of Language &Amp Communication Disorders, 57(2), 381-402. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12690

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· Hurkmans, J. J. S. (2016). The treatment of apraxia of speech: Speech and music therapy, an innovative joint effort.

· International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). (2022). Asha.org. https://www.asha.org/slp/icf/

· Mitchell, C., Bowen, A., Tyson, S., Butterfint, Z., & Conroy, P. (2017). Interventions for dysarthria due to stroke and other adult-acquired, non-progressive brain injury. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 1(1), CD002088. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002088.pub3

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We hope to simplify the information for speechies in Part 2 of the Simply Speech podcast. In today's episode, we talk about how assessments are conducted, the various instruments that are used to measure apraxia and dysarthria, and how assessments generally take the South African context into account. It emphasizes the significance of making certain that evaluation instruments are suitable for customers in terms of culture, language, and environment. In order to reach a knowledgeable diagnosis, we then go through and contrast the traits of dysarthria and apraxia.

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References:

· Altaher, A., Chu, S., Kam, R., & Razak, R. (2022). A Report of Assessment Tools for Individuals with Dysarthria. Retrieved 14 October 2022, from.

· Cannito M. P. (2014). Clinical assessment of motor speech disorders in adults with concussion. Seminars in speech and language, 35(3), 221–233. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1384684

· Caruso,A.J. and Strand,E.A. Clinical management of motor speech disorders in children.Thieme, 1999.

· Mdladlo, T., Flack, P., & Joubert, R. (2016). Are South African Speech-Language Therapists adequately equipped to assess English Additional Language (EAL) speakers who are from an indigenous linguistic and cultural background? A profile and exploration of the current situation. The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings, 63(1), 130. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajcd.v63i1.130

· Wang, Y., Kent, R., Duffy, J., & Thomas, J. (2008). Analysis of Diadochokinesis in Ataxic Dysarthria Using the Motor Speech Profile Program™. Folia Phoniatrica Et Logopaedica, 61(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1159/000184539

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This episode is Part 1 of 3. In today’s episode we will be discussing the importance of differential diagnosis in depth. The content covered in today’s episode aims to educate the listeners about different motor speech disorders, their causes, and classifications. This will provide them with the knowledge and ability to differentially diagnose between the different motor speech disorders

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