Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Flashcards
1
Q
Age of Onset
A
60-70 yrs old.
But it can affect adults of all ages.
2
Q
Prevalence
A
More common in males than females
3
Q
Progression
A
It’s very life shortening for most people. Progression varies from months to years.
Life expectancy from onset is 3-4 years on average.
Symptoms gradually worsen.
4
Q
Cause
A
Motor Neurons (specialized brain and spinal cord cells) die :( 4 different forms- ALS PBP PMA PLS Have different life expectancies.
5
Q
Symptoms
A
Wasting and weakness of muscles.
Involuntary movements
Spasms
Speech and swallowing difficulties.
6
Q
Common type of dysarthria
A
Spastic.
or can be mixed me thinks :)
7
Q
SLT input
A
Swallowing
Saliva Contol
AAC.
8
Q
Additional barriers to effective communication.
A
possible cognitive changes.
Fatigue
Loss of hand function- eye gaze good for this.
