@article{ref1,
title="Therapeutic intervention in a case of ataxic dysarthria associated with a history of amateur boxing",
journal="Communication disorders quarterly",
year="2011",
author="McMicken, Betty L. and Ostergren, Jennifer A. and Vento-Wilson, Margaret",
volume="33",
number="1",
pages="55-64",
abstract="The goals of this study were to (a) describe the presenting features of ataxic dysarthria present in a participant with a long history of amateur boxing, (b) describe a novel application of behavioral principles in the treatment of this participant, and (c) discuss implications in the treatment of ataxic dysarthria secondary to boxing. The participant was a 36-year-old male with ataxic dysarthria associated with a 15-year history of amateur boxing. Perceptual intelligibility, perceptual severity, communication attitudes, and communication effectiveness were evaluated. As a result of treatment, the participant eliminated the ataxic characteristics of his speech within structured tasks. Speech patterns were controlled through loudness practice and a gradual increase in utterance length and complexity. This study offers speech-language pathologists an introduction to the topic of amateur boxing and associated neurologic consequences as well as a description of the use of behavioral principles in the treatment of ataxic dysarthria.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1525-7401",
doi="10.1177/1525740110397829",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1525740110397829"
}