SLP & Neuro (Exam #4) Flashcards
What are the two aspects of Apraxia?
- Sensorimotor planning
- Sensorimotor programming
What is the primary aspect of Dysarthria?
Neuromuscular execution (activating relevant muscles)
What are the three aspects of Language that can be evaluated by SLP?
- Form
- Content
- Use
What is Broca’s Aphasia?
Partial loss of ability to produce language
- Understands well
What is Wernicke’s Aphasia?
Difficulty understanding what’s said
- Speaks well but doesn’t make sense
What is Expressive Language, and what condition is an example of this?
How well we communicate our thoughts
- Broca’s Aphasia
What is Receptive Language, and what condition is an example of this?
How well we understand what is said to us
- Wernicke’s Aphasia
What are three possible causes of Language dysfunction?
- CVA (aphasia)
- Right Hemisphere Disorder (RHD)
- TBI
What is the recommended dx/tx for Speech dysfunction?
Speech and Language Evaluation
What is the recommended dx/tx for Language dysfunction?
Speech and Language Evaluation
What are three examples of possible causes of Cognition dysfunction?
- Dementia
- TBI
- RHD
What are the three aspects of Cognition dysfunction?
- Attention
- Memory
- Executive function
What is the recommended dx/tx for Cognition dysfunction?
Cognitive-Linguistic Evaluation
What are the three phases of Dysphagia? Describe each
- Oral: sucking, chewing, moving food/liquid into throat
- Pharyngeal: starting swallow/squeezing food down throat
- Esophageal: opening/closing of esophagus which squeezes food down to stomach
What is a common general signs of a swallowing disorder?
Coughing during/right after eating or drinking
