Handout

Bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

References:

  • Yunusova, Y., Plowman, E. K., Green, J. R., Barnett, C., & Bede, P. (2019). Clinical measures of bulbar dysfunction in ALS. Frontiers in neurology, 10, 106.

Bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one type of ALS that first affects speech and swallowing. This handout explains bulbar ALS and how the speech-language pathologist will be involved. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Adult. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • When should I introduce voice banking for patients with ALS?
  • What are the early speech and swallowing changes in bulbar onset ALS?
  • How do I support communication and nutrition decisions as ALS progresses?

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