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Define ataxic dysarthria
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A motor speech disorder resulting from damage to the cerebellar system and its pathways.
This disorder is characterized by errors in timing, stress, and articulation, harsh vocal quality, and monotonous pitch and volume. |
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Describe the role of the cerebellum in motor control.
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Coordination of respiration and speech.
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Which etiology distorts and stretches the cerebellar?
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Cerebellar damage occurs when the cerebellum has been distorted and stretched by the FORCE OF HEAD TRAUMA.
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Name three toxic conditions that can cause ataxic dysarthria
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Lead or Mercury Poisoning
Chronic and/or Acute Alcohol poisoning Exposure to cyanide |
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Name three metabolic conditions that can cause ataxic dysarthria.
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Prolonged vitamin E or B12 deficiency
Wilson's disease: Accumulation of Copper Severe cases of hyperthyroidism |
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Name one of two degenerative disorders that occur in middle age and causes progressive cerebellar ataxia.
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Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia of late-onset:
Progressive, cerebellar ataxia Retinal degeneration Sensorinueral deafness Balance deficits Dementia |
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Which type of cerebellar tumor occurs especially in children?
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Low grade astrocytomas
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Describe a treatment for controlling airflow.
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1. Slow and controlled respiration
2. Speaking immediately on exhalation 3. stopping phonation early to avoid shallow breathing 4. Using optimal breath group |
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Describe a treatment for rate control.
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Prosody/rate control:
1. reciting syllables to a metronome 2. Finger or hand tapping 3. Cued reading material. |
