The University of Queensland

Physiological, bahavioural and functional motor abilities in children with undifferentiated tongue movements during speech. (2002–2004)

Abstract:

A subgroup of children with speech disorders who have difficulty moving parts of their tongue independently during speech has been identified. This study aims to investigate if this is a unique phenomenon of the tongue during speech, or indicative of more generalized patterns of motor movement. This will enable us to explore the similarities between patterns of movement in the articulators during speech and non-speech tasks and the upper limb. In turn, this will inform the debate about motor control mechanisms for speech and other body movements, which would lead to more effective treatment regimes.''

Grant type:

ARC Discovery Projects

Researchers:

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  Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull

  Emeritus Professor
  

  School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

  Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Funded by:

Australian Research Council