Download presentation
1
Presentation Objectives
There are many different speech disorders, but we are going to discuss a few. Apraxia, Dysarthria, and Stuttering. Basic understanding of speech disorders. Classroom management Personal connection
2
Lesson Activity of Fluency Helpful tips
Difference between three speech disorders
3
What is a Speech Disorder?
Unable to produce sounds or speak fluently Difficulties pronouncing sounds Articulation disorders Stuttering
4
What is a Language Disorder?
Trouble understanding others Sharing thoughts Expressing language
5
Types of Speech Disorders
6
Apraxia Neurological disorder Motor speech disorder Damage to brain
Both children and adults
7
Signs and Symptoms Cognition Difficult to imitate Inconsistency
Speech Rate “Auto Speech”
8
Dysarthria Motor speech Muscles of mouth, face, and respiratory system
Weak Slow movements
9
Signs and Symptoms Slurred Speech Soft whispers Speech Rate
Limited facial movements Hoarseness Breathiness Drooling Chewing difficulty
10
Stuttering Dysfluency Age 5 Genetics Brain function
Secondary characteristics
11
Signs and Symptoms Repetition Prolongation Tension Avoiding Effortful
12
Who Stutters? 3 million Americans Boys vs. Girls Adult - 1%
13
Emotional Health Impact Emotional Situations
15
Fun Facts Celebs who Stutter Winston Churchill Bruce Wills
Marilyn Monroe James Earl Jones Mel Tillis
16
Electronic Devices Fluency Master Speech Easy
17
Personal Stuff
22
Treatment Speech Therapist/ Pathologist (SLP) Strengthening muscles
Increase facial movements Improving articulation Communication
23
Self-Help Groups National Stuttering Association
Speech Disorder Organization Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) AboutFace U.S.A The Brain Injury Association
24
Activity
25
Sources Dr. Michael Morgan Wikipedia Stuttering Foundation
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Institution on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Kids Health.org
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.