The relationship between dysarthria and verbal dyspraxia in children: A comparative study using profiling and instrumental analyses

Abstract

This paper discusses the relationship between the dysarthrias and verbal dyspraxia in school-aged children. Using perceptual profiling and instrumental (electropalatographic) techniques, the speech of a small subject group was analysed in depth, in order to compare the two neurological conditions. The aim of the study was to provide distinguishing characteristics between the conditions. The rationale for the conclusion from the study is examined in relation to clinical implications.

Key Words:

• developmental dysarthria
• developmental verbal dyspraxia
• profiling techniques
• electropalatography
• motor speech disorder