Assessment/Treatment
This standardized clinical tool is used to measure and diagnose dysarthria.
What is the Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment (FDA-2)?
This specific neurological event, occurring six weeks ago, is the etiology of Robert Martinez’s dysarthria.
What is a brainstem stroke?
This type of dysarthria results from lower motor neuron damage.
What is flaccid dysarthria?
In the FDA-2, this is the range of the ordinal rating scale used to assess performance.
What is 5 points (a-e)?
Robert reports this specific type of vocal quality, which is consistent with his diagnosis.
What is a weak, breathy voice?
Two hallmark characteristics of flaccid dysarthria are muscle weakness and reduced muscle tone.
What is hypotonia?
This treatment technique focuses on over-articulation, increased vocal effort, and a slightly slower speaking rate.
What is "Clear Speech"?
Robert avoids these situations, which he reports makes him feel frustrated and less confident.
What are social situations (or family gatherings)?
Flaccid dysarthria is also known as this type of dysarthria.
What is lower motor neuron (LMN) dysarthria or peripheral dysarthria?
These strategies, such as reducing background noise and facing the speaker, are taught to the family to help reduce communication breakdowns.
What are communication partner strategies?
Because Robert is _____, this is a crucial assessment consideration to avoid misinterpreting his speech patterns
What is "Bilingual"?
Name three clinical characteristics commonly associated with flaccid dysarthria.