Dysarthria in Adults

Expert speech and language therapy support for adults with dysarthria and their families.

Understanding Dysarthria in Adults

Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder caused by muscle weakness affecting the muscles used for speech.

Dysarthria can occur following conditions such as:

  • Stroke

  • Parkinson’s

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Dysarthria can affect the muscles of the face, lips, tongue, and breathing system, leading to changes in speech clarity, volume, rate, and voice quality. There are different types of dysarthria which may present differently depending on the areas of the brain or nervous system affected.

Dysarthria and Communication

Speech and language therapy can help individuals with dysarthria communicate more effectively and confidently.

Support may include:

  • Developing strategies to improve speech clarity

  • Supporting breath control and pacing

  • Exploring communication supports and AAC options

  • Understanding and managing communication changes linked to fatigue

  • Supporting communication partners and family members

  • Improving confidence across social and professional settings

  • Supporting individuals to communicate through spoken language or alternative communication methods

How Speech and Language Therapy Can Help

We assess each person holistically and tailor treatment plans around their goals and communication needs.

Therapy may include:

  • Speech exercises targeting articulation and muscle strength

  • Environmental adaptations to support communication

  • Self-monitoring and feedback strategies

  • AAC approaches such as communication boards or text-to-speech apps

  • Voice and breathing exercises

  • Strategies to support clearer communication during times of fatigue or fluctuation

How Can We Help?

Our experienced therapists provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for adults with dysarthria. If you would like to discuss support options, please contact our team.

Next steps

Start with an enquiry — we’ll guide you from there.

Option 1: Submit an enquiry
➡️ Complete our New Client Form and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.

Have questions? We’re here to help!
📞 01908 614 479
✉️ enquiries@magicwordstherapy.co.uk

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