Overview Of Potential Treatments For Periventricular Leukomalacia

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy may be another treatment for this disorder. It seems to help if affected children develop cerebral palsy as a result. This therapy may assist children struggling with speech milestones. Spastic issues with speech appear to be common. Children with them may slur their words. Another possible issue may be ataxic, such as muscle control issues in the throat, neck, and face. Finally, patients may deal with athetoid speech problems. One example seems to be monotone speech with some abnormal pauses and accelerations.

Children appear to strengthen speech muscles, boost motor skills, and improve their understanding of language in this therapy. Some children may receive help with swallowing problems in speech therapy. Speech therapy should help children communicate. It seems to boost their social, cognitive, and emotional development as well. Ultimately, children with this disorder may gain independence with speech therapy.

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