TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Therapeutic intervention in a case of ataxic dysarthria associated with a history of amateur boxing
JO  - Communication disorders quarterly
A1  - McMicken, Betty L.
A1  - Ostergren, Jennifer A.
A1  - Vento-Wilson, Margaret
SP  - 55
EP  - 64
VL  - 33
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1525-7401
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1525740110397829
ID  - ref1
ER  -