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Dr Anna Miles is an Associate Professor of The University of Auckland and Expert Advisor – Adult Dysphagia for New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA)

Speech, language, swallowing and cough can be an issue with MS, more common in pediatric MS and progressive MS. In this recorded webinar, Dr Miles explains the role of the Speech and Language Therapist in Assessing Speech Impairment and Advising on Compensatory Strategies.

Video Summary

    • Duration – 45 minutes
    • Communication, swallowing and cough changes are common in Multiple Sclerosis
    • Complex and varied due to the nature of the disease
    • Degeneration/plaques dependable
    • Speech therapy is an underutilized service
    • Speech/Dysphagia Assessment Tools
    • Increasing evidence for rehabilitation programmes to maintain function

Slides

Brain Health and MS

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