The use of electropalatography in the assessment and treatment of acquired motor speech disorders in adults: current knowledge and future directions.
Electropalatography (EPG) has been employed to measure speech articulation since the mid-1970s. This technique has predominately been used in experimental phonetic research and in the diagnosis and treatment of articulation disorders in children. However, there is a growing body of research employing EPG to diagnose and treat articulatory impairment associated with acquired motor speech disorder (MSD) in adults. The purpose of this paper was to (1) review the findings of studies pertaining to the assessment and treatment of MSDs in adults using EPG, (2) highlight current methodologies employed, and (3) discuss the potential limitations of EPG in the assessment and treatment of MSDs and examine directions for future applied research and treatment studies.
McAuliffe
Megan J
MJ
Department of Communication Disorders, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. megan.mcauliffe@canterbury.ac.nz
Ward
Elizabeth C
EC
D000328:Adult; D001184:Articulation Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004568:Electrodiagnosis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*