Hypokinetic Dysarthria Flashcards

1
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Main problem?

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Problem with motor control

Preparing, maintaining and switching motor programs

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2
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Locus of lesion

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Basal ganglia

Basal ganglia control circuit

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3
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Affects?

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Phonation, articulation, and prosody

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4
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Clinical characteristics of HypoD

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  • Resting/static tremor
  • Rigidity
  • Postural abnormalities
  • Bradykinesia
  • Hypokinesia or Akinesia
  • Other: sensory/perceptual deficits, cognitive deficits
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5
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Speech tasks

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Conversation, AMRs, reading, vowel prolongation

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6
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Cluster of deviant speech dimensions for HypoD

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Prosodic Insufficiency
Hypernasality
Vocal and upper limb tremor
Other: Inappropriate silences, harshness, breathiness, and reduced loudness

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