This article would be the second part of types of dysarthria series. In this article, we will write about upper motor neuron (UMN) dysarthria and ataxic dysarthria. What do you know about these two types?
To help you understand better about upper motor neuron (UMN) dysarthria and ataxic dysarthria, this article is structured as follows:
- Types of Dysarthria: Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) Dysarthria
- Types of Dysarthria: Ataxic Dysarthria
Expectantly, you will acquire beneficial information from this article.
Types of Dysarthria: Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) Dysarthria
What are the symptoms of a person who suffer from Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) Dysarthria? You may read at the following points:
- Apraxia
- Aphasia
- Typically normal nasal resonance
- Typically normal breathing and modulation
- Opposite half of the tongue and lips frequently compensate
- Swallowing difficulties
- Mild speech production
- Mild to moderate weakness on the muscles, especially muscles used for speech
- Unilateral problem – Paralysis of the tongue, lower face, arm and leg on the part of the body opposite the damaged upper motor neuron tract
- Damage to either right or left Upper Motor Neuron tract
Types of Dysarthria: Ataxic Dysarthria
The symptoms of a person who suffer from Ataxic Dysarthria are as follows:
- Damage to the brain stem or the cerebellum
- Intense tremors during determined movements
- Tremors disappear while rest
- Unlike the symptoms of previous dysarthria, the sufferer usually has no swallowing difficulties
- Intermittently explosive voice, loudness outburst and pitch
- Slurred articulation
- Gait disorders, wide and reeling gait
- Drunk-like motor patterns
- Trouble regulating the force, rhythm, speed, timing and overall coordination relate to body movements
In the upcoming article, we will present you with information about other types of dysarthria, Hypokinetic Dysarthria, Hyperkinetic Dysarthria and other related subjects.
