Module

Module 2

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2.0 Aims

2.1 Communication

2.2 Sources of
     communication
     difficulties

2.3 Experience

2.4 Communication
      Problems
     a) Dysphasia
     b) Dysarthria
     c) Dyspraxia
     d) Non-verbal

2.5 Cognitive
     problems

2.6 Social
     communication
     deficits

2.7 Tips for talking

2.8 Take home      messages

2.9 Resources

2.10 Take the Test
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2.4b Types of communication problems b) Dysarthria

Dysarthria

  • view a video of a client
  • brainstorm what types of communication difficulties the person has
  • read the clinical description of the disorder.

David
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David has dysarthria. This is a speech disorder caused by a disturbance of control of the muscles that produce speech sounds. It does not necessarily mean the person has an impairment to the areas that control understanding and expressing language, but rather, means that they are unable to move the face and mouth muscles required to produce the sounds for speech.

Often characterised by:

  • Slurred speech
  • Drooling
  • Facial paralysis
  • Running out of breath when speaking