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02-HandoutsResonanceandVPD - Cook Children's

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Characteristics of Dysarthria<br />

• Slurred, imprecise articulation<br />

• Poor breath support<br />

• Decreased volume<br />

• Slow rate<br />

• Hypernasality- common<br />

Characteristics of Dysarthria<br />

• Poor movement of anterior structures (for<br />

articulation) and posterior structures for (VP<br />

closure)<br />

• Weakness increases with fatigue<br />

• Gradual onset of dysarthria with<br />

hypernasality is often the first symptom of a<br />

neuromuscular disease<br />

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