What is Dysarthria?

Dysarthria is a speech disorder that affects the muscles used for speech production. It can result from damage to the nervous system, which may be caused by conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy, among others.

Individuals with dysarthria may experience difficulties with articulation, pronunciation, intonation, volume control, and overall speech clarity. The severity of dysarthria can vary widely depending on the underlying cause and the extent of the damage to the nervous system.

Treatment for dysarthria may involve speech therapy to improve speech intelligibility and communication effectiveness. In some cases, assistive muscle training devices such as the Pro2 may facilitate communication.