Speech Exam

Speech Exam

Repetition of Simple Sounds

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Overview

Repetition of simple sounds is useful for identifying weakness of the muscles involved in articulation
- How to Assess
  Ask the patient to repeat back single syllable sounds:
- Pa pa paLip muscles
- Ta ta taTongue muscles
- Ka ka kaPalatal muscles
- Ba ba baVocal cords
- Aye-eyeSlow repetition suggests a cerebellar lesion

Last updated on November 5th, 2019

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