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Cogn Neuropsychol February 2021 PMID 33249997

Examining speech motor planning difficulties in apraxia of speech and aphasia via the sequential production of phonetically similar words.

Marja-Liisa Mailend, Edwin Maas, Pélagie M Beeson, Brad H Story, Kenneth I Forster

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Several discussions mention the importance of recognizing speech and swallowing difficulties (e.g., dysphagia in COPD), reflecting a focus on related clinical issues rather than the specific research on speech motor planning, with the tone often emphasizing the relevance of multidisciplinary approaches and ongoing investigation, indicating mild but meaningful engagement with the broader topic.

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The mentions of related conditions like dysphagia and COPD suggest some interest, but not specifically deep engagement with the study's core findings.

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Participants engage by referencing broader clinical issues and literature, indicating some level of involvement, but few delve into detailed implications.

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The influence appears moderate since the discussions connect to relevant health concerns but do not highlight a direct significant change or controversy stemming from the publication.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores speech motor planning difficulties in people with apraxia of speech (AOS), testing whether they can only plan speech one syllable at a time or if they struggle due to limited buffer capacity in selecting motor programs.
  • Researchers conducted a delayed picture-word interference task comparing speakers with AOS, aphasia without AOS, and unimpaired controls, focusing on how phonetic similarity between words affects reaction times.
  • Results showed that individuals with AOS had longer reaction times when processing two similar words, indicating they require extra time to retrieve multiple motor programs simultaneously, supporting the idea of limited buffer capacity or planning difficulties in AOS.
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SIGPerspectives
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Dysphagia is an underrecognized concern in people with COPD and may exacerbate the disease. In this article from #ASHASIG13, authors share information from the literature and a multidisciplinary study regarding #dysphagia in COPD https://t.co/xKNYYZYYvA @TRI_UHN @UFSM_oficial

Oct 14, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,338 followers View post →
Renata Mancopes_PhD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Dysphagia: What Have We Learned So Far and What Do We Still Need to Investigate? https://t.co/LKAmJ02uRW

Oct 7, 2021 · 2 likes · 177 followers View post →

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UFSM - Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
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RT @SIGPerspectives: Dysphagia is an underrecognized concern in people with COPD and may exacerbate the disease. In this article from #ASHA…

Oct 14, 2021 · 1 share · 15,461 followers View post →
SIGPerspectives
@SIGPerspectives · X

Dysphagia is an underrecognized concern in people with COPD and may exacerbate the disease. In this article from #ASHASIG13, authors share information from the literature and a multidisciplinary study regarding #dysphagia in COPD https://t.co/xKNYYZYYvA @TRI_UHN @UFSM_oficial

Oct 14, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,338 followers View post →
Renata Mancopes_PhD
@RezinhaRS · X

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Dysphagia: What Have We Learned So Far and What Do We Still Need to Investigate? https://t.co/LKAmJ02uRW

Oct 7, 2021 · 2 likes · 177 followers View post →