Motor Speech Disorders

MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS – APRAXIA AND DYSARTHRIA

The UNCG Speech and Hearing Center provides evaluation and treatment for children and adults with motor speech disorders, including apraxia of speech and dysarthria. These conditions can affect how clearly and effectively a person communicates. Individuals may experience slurred or slow speech, inconsistent sound production, reduced loudness, or difficulty being understood. Services are designed to improve speech clarity, communication effectiveness, and participation in daily interactions by targeting breath support, voice, articulation, and overall speech coordination.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive diagnostic assessment that will differentiate the specific type of motor speech disorder
• Written diagnostic report with specific recommendations and appropriate referrals
• Face-to-face discussion of the results and clinical interpretation of the findings from assessment
• Treatment plan with tailored goals and skilled interventions for rehabilitation that are research-based, for example, Speak Out! therapy for people with Parkinson’s Disease
• Treatment plan with tailored goals and skilled interventions for rehabilitation that are research-based, for example, Speak Out! therapy for people with Parkinson’s Disease
• Treatment plan with tailored goals and skilled interventions for rehabilitation that are research-based, for example, Speak Out! therapy for people with Parkinson’s Disease
• Individual or group therapy provided by skilled graduate students supervised by an ASHA-certified clinical educator with expertise in motor speech disorders
• Progress reports informing clients of progress toward achieving intervention goals