The Frenchay articulation disorder assessment form is a tool used to evaluate the severity of articulation organ movement disorders. Dysarthria can be divided into motor dysarthria and organ dysarthria, among which motor dysarthria can be further classified into spastic dysarthria, peripheral dysarthria, dysarthria, hyperkinesia, hypokinesia, and mixed dysarthria based on neuroanatomical and speech acoustic characteristics. The Frenchay Articulation Disorder Assessment Toolbox software is a motor development assessment software produced by Tuode Electronic Technology Company.
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1、 Introduction to the Scale
FrenchayThe articulation disorder assessment form is a tool used to evaluate the severity of articulation organ movement disorders. Dysarthria can be divided into motor dysarthria and organ dysarthria, among which motor dysarthria can be further classified into spastic dysarthria, peripheral dysarthria, dysarthria, hyperkinesia, hypokinesia, and mixed dysarthria based on neuroanatomical and speech acoustic characteristics. The significance of this assessment form is to comprehensively evaluate the degree and type of articulation disorders by observing and recording in detail the functional performance of articulatory organs, such as swallowing reflex, cough reflex, salivation, breathing, lip and jaw movement, soft palate movement, throat pronunciation time, pitch and volume, tongue movement, and speech quality, volume, pitch, etc.
2、 Assessment content
FrenchayThe articulation disorder assessment form mainly includes checking eight items including reflex, breathing, lips, jaw, soft palate, throat, tongue, speech, etc. Each item is further subdivided into2to6A small item, total28A small item.
1Reflection
Reflex tests include cough reflex, swallowing reflex, and salivation.
2Breathing
Respiratory function examination includes observing breathing conditions in both stationary and speaking states.
3Lips
Lip function examination includes observing the movement of the lips in a stationary state, as well as during abduction, closure, alternating movements, and speech.
4, jaw
Jaw function examination includes observing the movement of the jaw during rest and speech.
5Soft palate
Soft palate function examination includes observing and inquiring about eating habits, observing the upward movement of the soft palate when making "ah" sounds, and checking for nasal air leakage and nasal resonance when speaking.
6Throat
Throat function examination includes observing the duration of speech, pitch, volume adjustment, as well as the sound quality, volume, and pitch during speaking.
7Tongue
Tongue function examination includes observing the size of the tongue body in a stationary state, whether there are wrinkles, tremors, and abnormal movements such as tongue extension and alternation.
8Language
Speech examination includes observing the patient's reading of words, sentences, conversations, and speech speed.
3、 Test instructions
1Generally, mild patients only need to15-30Minutes, morning reviews have better results than afternoon reviews.
2For patients with moderate to severe symptoms, it is best to choose projects in stages, with the principle of starting from easy to difficult.
3It's best to be one-on-one(Between therapists and patients)When the accompanying personnel are present, instruct them not to give hints or prompts while the patient is executing instructions.
4During the test, if some patients have excessive drooling that affects their articulation and speech movements, they can be asked to swallow or wipe their saliva with paper or a handkerchief, and then take a deep breath and exhale before continuing the test.
5Clinical value:FrenchayThe articulation disorder assessment form quantifies the function of articulation organs through specific scoring criteria and observation items, which is helpful for clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.
4、 Software Features
1Softening the testing operation, automating the testing rules, simplifying the steps of operation, and reducing the workload of testers.
2Fast data statistics, objective analysis, and intuitive color evaluation reports.
3From the original score to the scale score, everything is automatically completed by software, simplifying the calculation process.
4The software implements information-based management of tester data and test results.
5The measurement software has a system encryption setting function and supports multi-level user management.
6The software server-side supports one click quick installation, without the need for any other database or server configuration, and can be used immediately after installation.
7The software can run on hardware platforms such as regular desktop computers, laptops, and touch interactive all-in-one machines.
8The software can be installed and applied toWindowsOn the series version.
fiveProduct composition
1、French Phonetic Disorder Assessment Scalesystem1set
2、French Phonetic Disorder Assessment ScaleTest kit1set
3Electronic key1a
4TheUplate1a
5Instruction manual1this
French Phonetic Disorder Assessment Toolbox Software



