Essays about: "dysarthria"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word dysarthria.

  1. 1. Realization of Fricatives in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Treated with Deep Brain Stimulation in the Subthalamic Nucleus or the Caudal Zona Incerta

    University essay from Logopedi

    Author : Elisabeth Eklund; Lena Sandström; [2013]
    Keywords : Parkinson’s disease; deep brain stimulation; subthalamic nucleus; caudal zona incerta; dysarthria; articulation; fricatives;

    Abstract : Background In advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) the motor symptoms can be treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS). Subthalamic nucleus (STN) has been the most common target and caudal zona incerta (cZi) is a more recent target for stimulation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus and caudal zona incerta in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A perceptual study of effects on articulatory precision

    University essay from Logopedi

    Author : Fanny Lundgren; Johanna Qvist; [2013]
    Keywords : Articulatory precision; Parkinson’s disease; DBS; STN; cZi;

    Abstract : Abstract Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a viable surgical treatment method for Parkinson’s disease (PD). It has positive effects on the classical motor symptoms, but effects on speech and voice are not equally beneficial. READ MORE

  4. 3. When a Native Becomes Foreign in his/her Own Homeland: A Review of the Foreign Accent Syndrome : A Review of the Foreign Accent Syndrome

    University essay from Institutionen för kommunikation och information

    Author : Marieide Guimaraes Svensson; [2012]
    Keywords : Foreign accent syndrome; segmental; apraxia of speech; DIVA;

    Abstract : FAS is a speech disorder characterized by changes to the normal speech patterns of the native language. This speech impairment is usually due to stroke or brain injury. Segmental, suprasegmental and prosodic features are altered. FAS speakers’ speech is perceived as foreign rather than disordered. READ MORE

  5. 4. "I know it is Wrong but I do it Anyway" : How do Speech Interpreters Respond to Ethical Dilemmas?

    University essay from Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Maria Cromnow; [2012]
    Keywords : Speech Interpretation Service; ethical guidelines; ethical dilemmas; professional role;

    Abstract : Interpreters working in the Speech Interpretation Service clarify speech and language that is unclear due to voice-, speech-, or language disabilities as for example dysarthria and aphasia. Ethical guidelines of interpreting in general, demand the interpreter to function neutrally and impartially. READ MORE

  6. 5. Speech Assessment for the Classification of Hypokinetic Dysthria in Parkinson Disease

    University essay from Datateknik

    Author : Abdul Haleem Butt; [2012]
    Keywords : Parkinson’s disease; Hypokinetic dysarthria; Speech segmentation; Levodopa; Acoustic analysis;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate computerized voice assessment methods to classify between the normal and Dysarthric speech signals. In this proposed system, computerized assessment methods equipped with signal processing and artificial intelligence techniques have been introduced. READ MORE