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Review
. 2001 Oct;16(5):415-25.
doi: 10.1097/00001199-200110000-00002.

Speech aeromechanics and the dysarthrias: implications for children with traumatic brain injury

R Netsell  1
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Review

Speech aeromechanics and the dysarthrias: implications for children with traumatic brain injury

R Netsell. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2001 Oct.

Abstract

Background: In addition to cognitive, linguistic, neurobehavioral, and physical challenges, children and adolescents with traumatic brain injury can have a dysarthria that compromises intelligibility and speaking effort.

Objective: The focus of this article is on an aeromechanical approach to understanding, evaluating, and treating the moderate-severe dysarthrias in these children.

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