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Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder characterized by difficulty in producing speech due to impaired muscle control in the areas of the body responsible for speech production. These areas include the lips, tongue, vocal cords, and diaphragm. Unlike dysphasia (also known as aphasia), which affects language comprehension and expression, dysarthria primarily impacts the physical ability to articulate speech.
The condition can arise from various neurological causes, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy,
Diagnosis typically involves a speech-language pathologist evaluating speech clarity, articulation, voice quality, and respiratory support. Additional
In some cases, assistive communication devices, such as speech-generating apps or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)