Jonathan D. Rodgers|Kris Tjaden|Lynda Feenaughty|Bianca Weinstock–Guttman|Ralph H. B. Benedict
Influence of Cognitive Function on Speech and Articulation Rate in Multiple Sclerosis
Jacobs Institute|University at Buffalo, State University of New York|University at Buffalo, State University of New York|Jacobs Institute|University at Buffalo, State University of New York|Jacobs Institute|University at Buffalo, State University of New York
examined cognitive predictors speech articulation rate 50 individuals multiple sclerosis ms 23 healthy controls measured speech articulation rate audiorecordings participants reading aloud talking extemporaneously topic choice ie selfgenerated speech articulation rate calculated speech sample removing lexically irrelevant vocalizations pauses 200 ms speech rate similarly calculated including pauses concurrently minimal assessment cognitive function multiple sclerosis macfims battery well standardized tests sentence intelligibility syllable repetition administered analysis variance showed ms patients slower three four rate measures greater variance rate measures accounted cognitive variables ms group controls information processing speed composite measured symbol digit modalities test sdmt paced auditory serial addition test pasat strongest predictor among cognitive tests composite memory tests related selfgenerated speech beyond information processing speed oral reading selfgenerated speech study found relate strongly cognitive tests simple reading implications research discussed