Symptoms AOS/CAS and Dysarthria
AOS/CAS
Being able to express
something correctly one time
then incorrectly the next.
Slurred Speech
distorts or changes sounds
Inconsistent errors on consonants and
vowels in repeated productions of
syllables or
Vowel sound errors
Struggle to mimic and pronounce
sounds on your own.
Tends to put the stress on the
wrong syllable or word
Excessive movements of the mouth
or attempting to position the mouth
for sound production This is known
as groping.
Slow speech.
Difficulty moving
your tongue, lips, or
facial muscles
Rate, rhythm and
stress of speech are
disrupted
Inappropriate intonation and stress
in word/phrase production (for
example, difficulty with the timing,
rhythm and flow of speech).
Dysarthria
·Inability to speak louder than
a whisper or speaking too
loudly
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·Rapid speech that is difficult
to understand
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·Nasal, raspy or strained voice
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··Uneven or abnormal speech
rhythm
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··Uneven speech volume
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··Monotone speech
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Sound robotic or choppy