Dictionary
impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature
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Wikipedia
DiseaseDisorder infobox
Name = Dysarthria
ICD10 = R47.1
ICD9 = 784.5
Dysarthria (from New Latin ''dys''-, prefix meaning 'mis-', 'dis-', 'accidental' + Greek languageGreek -''arthro'', joint) is a speech disorder resulting from neurological injury. Any of the speech subsystems (respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation) can be affected. The speech is due to some disorder in the nervous system, which in turn hinders control over for example tongue, throat, lips or lungs. Swallowing problems, dysphagia, are often present.The reasons behind dysarthria can be many; among the diseases are !Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis< bara>ALS, Parkinson's disease, and cerebral palsy. Dysarthria can also be an early symptom of stroke. More common causes are intoxication and anesthesia, although these are transient.The articulation problems that dysarthria causes can be treated together with a speech therapist by strengthening the speech musculature. Devices that make coping with dysarthria easier include speech synthesis software and text-based telephones.Med-stub
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Websites
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 96,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. This site is a resource for ASHA members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those wanting career and membership information.
http://www.asha.org/
Saskatchewan Health
Provides information including a directory of programs and services. On line library of in depth health articles on a variety of health topics.
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/
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