A comprehensive review on frontotemporal dementia: its impact on language, speech and behavior

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder defined by the selective deterioration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This comprehensive review explored the effect of FTD on language, speech, and behavior. Early symptoms include difficulty in word finding,...

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Published in:	Dementia & neuropsychologia Vol. 18; p. e20230072
Main Authors:	Mollah, Sha Abbas, Nayak, Aditya, Barhai, Swapna, Maity, Uddip
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Academia Brasileira de Neurologia, Departamento de Neurologia Cognitiva e Envelhecimento 2024 Associação Neurologia Cognitiva e do Comportamento
Subjects:	Alzheimer Disease Behavior CLINICAL NEUROLOGY Frontotemporal Dementia GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Motor Neuron Disease NURSING PSYCHIATRY PSYCHOLOGY Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences View & Review Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Frontotemporal Dementia Behavior Alzheimer Disease Motor Neuron Disease Fonoaudiologia Doença de Alzheimer Doença dos Neurônios Motores Demência Frontotemporal Comportamento
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Summary:	Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder defined by the selective deterioration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This comprehensive review explored the effect of FTD on language, speech, and behavior. Early symptoms include difficulty in word finding, reduced speech output, and comprehension deficits, often leading to aphasia. The study discussed the profound behavioral changes observed in FTD patients, including apathy, disinhibition, compulsive behaviors, and loss of empathy, the importance of an accurate and early diagnosis, and its challenges. We even reviewed the potential for targeted therapies and the essential role of multidisciplinary care in managing the language, speech, and behavioral aspects of FTD. By examining objective data and comprehensive research on the subject, this study offers valuable insights into FTD's profound effects on language, speech, and behavior, assisting in improved clinical management and potential therapeutic strategies for this devastating condition.
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ISSN:	1980-5764 2764-4863
DOI:	10.1590/1980-5764-DN-2023-0072