Do I have Apraxia or Dysarthria (difficulty moving the mouth for speech) from my stroke?
Individuals who have apraxia or dysarthria experience difficulties with one or more of the following: • Speaking clearly; slurring of speech sounds and words due to muscular weakness (dysarthriaa) • Controlling the tongue, jaw, etc. to talk or eat in the absence of muscle weakness (apraxia) • Coordinating speaking and breathing • A different-sounding voice • Controlling voice loudness (volume) If you have had a stroke and experience any of these signs, ask your Primary Care Physician (PCP) for a referral to a speech-language pathologist. After a thorough Speech and Language Evaluation, he/she will be able to explain your condition and recommend therapy, if necessary. Is it too late for me to recover? While early treatment offers the best outcome, many patients have continued to recover five or more years after their stroke. Even if you’re unable to regain all of your previous abilities, we can provide strategies to help you compensate. What services can CHSC offer? Professionals at Cle
