It is important for both the person with dysarthria and the people he or she communicates with to work together to improve interactions. Here are some tips for both [...]

Get the person’s attention before you start speaking. Maintain eye contact and watch the person’s body language and use of gesture. Minimize or eliminate background noise (TV, radio, other [...]

Never hurry the person. Give them plenty of time to get their message across. Listen patiently and try not to finish off their sentences for them Don’t interrupt the [...]

There are several ways of managing a person who has difficulties swallowing. In hospital settings a person may be stopped from eating and drinking initially if there are significant [...]