How are dysarthria evaluated?

  Evaluation of dysarthria I. Examination of dysarthria organs 1. Scope: lungs (respiratory condition), larynx, face, mouth muscles, hard palate, palatopharyngeal mechanism, tongue, mandible, reflexes.  2.Apparatus: tongue depressor, flashlight, long cotton swab, finger cover, stopwatch, percussion hammer, nasal breath mirror, etc.  3.Methods Location: Which part of the organ of articulation has motor disorders.  Morphology: Confirm whether the morphology of the organ of articulation is abnormally deviated and abnormal movement.  Degree: To determine the degree of abnormality.  Nature: To determine whether the abnormality is central, peripheral or dysfunctional.  Motor speed: Confirm whether simple or repetitive movements are hypo-velocity or rhythmical changes.  Range of motion: Confirm whether the range of motion is restricted and whether coordinated motor control is low.  Force of movement: Confirm whether muscle force is low.  Delicacy, correctness and roundness of movement: can be judged by coordinated movement and continuous movement.  2.Construction sound examination Examination scope and method 1.Conversation By asking the patient’s name, age occupation, onset, etc., observe whether it is possible to speak, whether the volume and pitch change are clear, breath sounds, rough sounds, nasalization, tremor, etc.  2.Word check 50 words are composed, and the patient is asked to read the words in order, and the patient’s check is recorded.  3.Syllable repetition check: Observe the abnormal sound-formation movement when the patient pronounces the words, and discover the patient’s sound-formation characteristics and patterns.  4.Article level check: Observe the patient’s prosody during the limited continuous speech activity.