The risk factors of Foreign Accent Syndrome include:
It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. A risk factor increases ones chances of getting a condition compared to an individual without the risk factors. Some risk factors are more important than others.
Also, not having a risk factor does not mean that an individual will not get the condition. It is always important to discuss the effect of risk factors with your healthcare provider.
Damage to the brain also affects the rhythm and melody of one’s speech. The damage to the brain can occur due to various factors such as:
When an individual articulates or speaks, certain parts of the muscles in the tongue, face, and palate are used in a particular way. In Foreign Accent Syndrome, when there is a brain injury or a lack of blood flow to certain parts of the brain, the part that controls language and speech is affected. Thus, when an individual tries to speak, sound or language is produced in a different tone. Speech may be altered in terms of timing, tone, pitch, and tongue position or placement, which may be perceived as a ‘foreign accent’.
The signs and symptoms of Foreign Accent Syndrome are related to changes in the rhythm and tone of speech. These include:
The individual may recover normally from the initial trauma and begin speaking with a foreign accent, several weeks or months later.
The diagnosis of Foreign Accent Syndrome may include:
Language is assessed by the following tests:
Electroencephalogram (EEG): It is a test that uses electrical current to record the brain’s activity
Also, the patient may be evaluated by a team of specialists that may include the following:
Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.
Complications associated with Foreign Accent Syndrome may include:
Foreign Accent Syndrome has no cure since it is most likely the result of a brain injury or damage. However, the condition may be managed by:
Individuals with Foreign Accent Syndrome may be also encouraged to completely adopt the foreign accent, so that they do not feel uncomfortable and strange.
Since stroke is the most common cause of Foreign Accent Syndrome, prevention of stroke may help in avoiding the condition. A brain stroke may be prevented by:
It has been observed that some individuals with Foreign Accent Syndrome may impress young children around them with their accent unintentionally. It may so happen that the child may also begin to speak with that accent, as a learned response.
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