Page 4 - Dysarthria

Specialists to be consulted

If you have any of the above mentioned signs consult the
following specialists
Ÿ Neurologist
Ÿ Speech-Language Pathologist
Ÿ Physiotherapist

Treatment facilities available at the All
India Institute of Speech and Hearing

(AIISH) for Dysarthria

AIISH has the state of the art equipment, technologies,
facilities, special units, and professionals for the
rehabilitation of individuals with dysarthria. Following are
the facilities available-

Neurological consultation: To diagnose the medical
conditions and provide appropriate treatment.

Motor Speech Disorder Unit (MSD Unit): It is a special unit
for assessment and provides speech therapeutic services to
people with dysarthria. These dedicated services are
provided by a team of specialists for improving the speech
and motor coordination of the dysarthric patient.

Speech-language Pathologist (SLP) consultation: SLP
works on improving speech, muscle weakness, breathing
pattern, swallowing abilities and cognitive abilities
(reasoning, problem-solving, memory), and speech quality
along with other associated conditions.