#3563. Improving speech characteristics of young adults with congenital dysarthria: An exploratory study comparing articulation training and the Beatalk method

July 2026publication date
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Journal’s subject area:
Linguistics and Language;
LPN and LVN;
Speech and Hearing;
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology;
Cognitive Neuroscience;
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Abstract:
This exploratory study compared the effects of two speech therapy approaches on speech characteristics of young adults with congenital dysarthria resulting from various etiologies: a) articulation training focusing on consonant articulation exercises at various levels (isolation, syllables, and words), and b) the Beatalk method, based on human beatboxing, i.e., producing various instrumental sounds in an a-cappella musical context. Both interventions were designed to increase participants’ speech intelligibility. The results showed that the Beatalk intervention yielded a significant overall pre- to post-treatment effect. The results present initial evidence of the positive effect of the Beatalk method as an intervention tool for adults with congenital dysarthria. This relatively easy-to-learn technique shows promise, as it involves intense and repetitive production of speech sounds while controlling rhythm and breathing in an enjoyable context.
Keywords:
Articulation training; Beatalk; Congenital dysarthria; Isato beatbox; Speech intelligibility; Speech therapy

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