Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Case Description And Information For Speech-Language Pathologists

Authors

Angela Burda, University of Northern IowaFollow
Courtney Banwart, University of Northern Iowa
Madison Engels, University of Northern Iowa
Heather Hogelucht, University of Northern IowaFollow
Lauren Lilly
Hallee Mingus, University of Northern IowaFollow
Deepthy Nair, University of Northern Iowa
Madison Simon, University of Northern IowaFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

adult, age, communication, disorder, disorders, language/linguistics, neuroscience/brain-behavior relationships, speech-language pathologists (SLPs)

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Communication Disorders Quarterly

Abstract

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an acquired neurological disorder primarily affecting physical and visual functioning. There is a lack of empirical evidence in the existing literature about the nature of speech, language, and cognitive deficits associated with NMOSD. Hence, this case study provides assessment information about a 32-year-old female diagnosed with NMOSD who was administered the following formalized tests via teleconference: the Apraxia Battery for Adults–2nd edition, Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test, and Western Aphasia Battery-Revised. The participant, classified as having anomic aphasia, demonstrated good auditory and reading comprehension, writing difficulties, apraxia of speech, and mild difficulties with cognitive tasks requiring writing.

Department

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Original Publication Date

1-1-2023

DOI of published version

10.1177/15257401221145887

Recommended Citation

Burda, Angela; Banwart, Courtney; Engels, Madison; Hogelucht, Heather; Lilly, Lauren; Mingus, Hallee; Nair, Deepthy; and Simon, Madison, "Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Case Description And Information For Speech-Language Pathologists" (2023). Faculty Publications. 5408.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/5408