Normal aging articulation Flashcards
1
Q
older speakers have
A
longer pauses
slower rate
imprecise artic and consonants
2
Q
diadochokinesis
A
rapid alternating movements
slows with age
puh tuh kuh test
3
Q
speaking rate
A
decreases with age
can be bc of increased pause time
4
Q
nasalance
A
ratio of nasal air to the combination of oral and nasal air
5
Q
abnormal nasalance patterns in older adults
A
mild pervasive increase in air released to the nose or progressive loss of control
