Managing Speech Problems
{"Image DocumentName": "Managing Speech Problems", "Image ImageDescription": "40-50% experience speech/voice disorders. Dysarthria \u2013 impaired volume control, articulation, emphasis. Dysphonia \u2013 altered voice quality, pitch control, breathiness, hoarseness. Speech/language assessment: Oral peripheral examination. Voice evaluation. Communication profile. Treatment: Exercises. Strategies and compensatory techniques to improve speech clarity. Augmentative device or ACC, if needed. Most of the speech problems in MS are caused by spasticity. However, severe fatigue can also affect a person\u2019s ability to communicate clearly. The SLP is a key member of the treatment team\u2014who should be consulted as soon as the patient or family members notice changes in speech and communication.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}