Therapeutic intervention in a case of ataxic dysarthria associated with a history of amateur boxing  

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McMicken, Betty L. ; Ostergren, Jennifer A. ; Vento-Wilson, Margaret

Jenis: Article from Journal
Dalam koleksi: Communication Disoders Quarterly vol. 33 no. 1 (Nov. 2011), page 55-64.
Topik: ataxia; dysarthria; speech intelligibility; communication effectiveness; behavior modification
Fulltext: Therapeutic Intervention in a Case of Ataxic Dysarthria.pdf (279.64KB)

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The goals of this study were to (a) describe the presenting features of ataxic dysarthria present in a participant with a long history of amateur boxing, (b) describe a novel application of behavioral principles in the treatment of this participant, and (c) discuss implications in the treatment of ataxic dysarthria secondary to boxing. The participant was a 36-year-old male with ataxic dysarthria associated with a 15-year history of amateur boxing. Perceptual intelligibility, perceptual severity, communication attitudes, and communication effectiveness were evaluated. As a result of treatment, the participant eliminated the ataxic characteristics of his speech within structured tasks. Speech patterns were controlled through loudness practice and a gradual increase in utterance length and complexity. This study offers speech-language pathologists an introduction to the topic of amateur boxing and associated neurologic consequences as well as a description of the use of behavioral principles in the treatment of ataxic dysarthria.

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