Anarthria
Anarthria
Anarthria (pronunciation: an-ar-thri-a) is a severe form of Dysarthria, a motor speech disorder characterized by the inability to control the muscles used in speech.
Etymology
The term Anarthria is derived from the Greek words "an" meaning 'not' or 'without', and "arthron" meaning 'joint'. In the context of speech, it refers to the 'lack of articulation'.
Definition
Anarthria is a condition where the patient has lost the ability to articulate speech sounds, often due to a disorder of the motor control of the speech apparatus. This can be caused by various neurological conditions such as Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Symptoms
Symptoms of Anarthria may include difficulty moving the muscles needed for speech, slurred or slow speech, changes in voice quality, and difficulty with breathing or swallowing.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Anarthria is typically made by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) through a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's speech and language abilities, as well as the physical and functional status of the speech muscles.
Treatment
Treatment for Anarthria is usually focused on improving the patient's ability to communicate. This may involve speech therapy, use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and in some cases, medication or surgery.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anarthria
- Wikipedia's article - Anarthria
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