Neuromuscular Disorders (Dysarthria) in Children

What Is Neuromuscular Disorders (Dysarthria)?

Speech Therapy is considered an essential intervention for those with Neuromuscular Disorders due to the high prevalence of dysphagia (swallowing disorder) and dysarthria (speech disorder) in pediatric neuromuscular disorders. These children need to have early treatment by Speech Therapy to improve their feeding skills, oral movements, and speech abilities and to prevent language disorders.

We use many muscles to talk. These include muscles in our face, lips, tongue, and throat, as well as muscles for breathing. It is harder to talk when these muscles don’t work well. Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder. This happens when brain or nerve damage changes the way your muscles work. It can be mild to severe. Children and adults can have dysarthria.