Hyperkinetic Intervention.

Question 1

What does the primary treatment approach for hyperkinetic dysarthria involve?

Answer 1

Pharmacological intervention

SLT shows limited efficacy

Question 2

What is there evidence to suggest?

Answer 2

biofeedback techniques and prosthetic devices may be of value

Question 3

What should the SLT role be?

Answer 3

Functional / communication-orientated strategies

Question 4

Name some communication orientated strategies.

Answer 4

Maintaining eye contact.
Repeat utterance if been interfered with by an abnormal movement
Introduce topic
Sensory tricks/ Postural adjustments
Possible rate reduction

Question 5

Prosthetic intervention

Answer 5

Bite Block to allow independent tongue and lip movement

Question 6

Instrumental intervention

Answer 6

EMG feedback.