The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effect of communicative interaction on verbal communication in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and age-matched speakers.
The question is, What are the effects of communicative interaction on verbal communication in people with ALS?
Participants will read words and sentences while they are in a solo setting and interactive setting.
diagnosis of ALS following the revised EL Escorial criteria
no history of other neurological conditions (e.g., stroke)
no cognitive impairment assessed by Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (mini MoCA)
detectable speech disturbance according to the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
None - if volunteer meets the inclusion criteria, then they will be enrolled