Dysarthria Types Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main characteristics of spastic dysarthria?
A
Spasticity, may also have pathological oral reflexes
2
Q
What are the main characteristics of flaccid dysarthria?
A
Weakness (location depends on what CNs are involved)
3
Q
What are the main characteristics of ataxic dysarthria?
A
Incoordination, hypotonicity
4
Q
What are the main characteristics of hypokinetic dysarthria?
A
Rigidity, decreased ROM, difficulty with scales
5
Q
What are the main characteristics of hyperkinetic dysarthria?
A
Depends on type but involuntary movements distinguish it from ataxic - also variable pitch, loudness, AMRs
6
Q
What are the main characteristics of UUMN dysarthria?
A
Weakness, spasticity, incoordination, unilateral lower face weakness
