Dysarthria.

The ability to communicate pervades every aspect of life, reflecting one's personality to oneself and to others, and is critical in forming and sustaining relationships, impacting education, employment, and social engagement. This chapter provides information on dysarthria, given the role of the brainstem in articulation, intonation, prosody, and fluency. The different types of dysarthria associated with different lesions are described and methods of assessment and treatment are outlined, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to the management of this often overlooked, but profoundly disabling disorder.