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Module 2

2.0 Aims

2.0A Take the
         PRE-Test

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
         POST-Test
7.Case management    
8.Supervising staff   
10. Mental health & TBI:
an introduction
12. Working with Families after Traumatic Injury:
An Introduction


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 Brain Injury
 Rehabilitation Unit   Liverpool Hospital   

  Brain Injury
  Rehabilitation   Directorate (BIRD)
  NSW Agency for
  Clinical Innovation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 


Self Study

Module 2

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

Click on the image to go to the video player. The video may take a few moments to load.

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

 

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