Dysarthria: Assessment and Treatment in Adults

As medical advances prolong the life of many neurologically impaired individuals, improving the quality of life for these patients are paramount for communication disordersprofessionals. Often these individuals are diagnosed with a motor speech disorder (apraxia or dysarthria) due to damage to the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system. Understanding the classification of these disorders areimportant in the assessment and treatment of theses persons.This course will focus on dysarthria in adult populations. Participants will review the classification and types of dysarthria in addition to a variety of assessment and treatment approaches.

Highlights

• Integrate knowledge of evaluation and treatment of adults with dysarthria into your practice
• Practical review of characteristics and types of dysarthria

Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists