When an individual suffers from a degenerative disease or sustained serious head trauma, the effects can destroy major functions in the brain, leading to a drastic change in lifestyle. Although many people may not commonly associate brain damage with language loss, a speech disorder known as dysarthria can occur if the brain is injured. This specific speech disorder is characterized by a lack of articulation, as the most noticeable change due to this disorder comes in the deterioration of motor skills related to speech organs.
The causes for dysarthria include diseases and forms of trauma that can be particularly damaging to the human brain. Obviously, a strong blow to the head, whether from being hit with an object, being involved in a car accident, or slipping and falling can be a major cause for brain damage of this sort. Additionally, diseases and health concerns such as strokes, Parkinson's syndrome, ataxia, and ALS can all contribute to the development of this disorder.
As dysarthria is considered more of an umbrella term for specific nerve damage, many sufferers can cite multiple forms of dysarthria due to their injuries. This disorder can affect a number of major nerves, including the facial nerve, which is responsible for controlling many facial features as well as formulating speech.
Treatment for dysarthria can be a laborious process that requires long-term speech therapy. Considering that this speech disorder directly affects the physical strength and use of these nerves and features, many exercises used attempt to rework these areas through repetitive motions and basic motor movements. In addition to attending regular treatment sessions, sufferers may be expected to practice their speech patterns on their own in order to reinforce connections.
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