Research

Title of thesis: 

Articulation in speakers with dysarthria and healthy controls: an ultrasound tongue imaging study

Description:

Dysarthria comprises a group of motor speech disorders resulting from neurological impairments that can potentially impact the articulatory movements during speech production. This leads to atypical speech and reduced intelligibility, which can have negative social and psychological impact on the person with dysarthria. Understanding the nature of articulatory impairment is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective intervention of dysarthria.

My PhD research uses ultrasound imaging to investigate articulatory impairment in individuals with dysarthria. Ultrasound provides a non-invasive and dynamic way to visualize tongue movements during speech, allowing for detailed analysis of articulatory patterns. By comparing speech production of healthy individuals with that of speakers with dysarthria, my study aims to identify impairment patterns in tongue movement associated with the disorder. These insights have the potential to significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of speech disorders, particularly dysarthria, by enabling more targeted and effective clinical approaches.