Screening

Question 1

What is often an important part of screening/ assessment of dysarthria?

Answer 1

An oromotor exam

Question 2

What does an oromotor exam establish?

Answer 2

If the cranial nerves are functioning and to breakdown the components of speech.

Question 3

What does the oromotor exam give us a good picture of?

Answer 3

How the movements and muscles for speech and swallowing are working.

Question 4

What is required for an oromotor exam?

Answer 4

• Equipment e.g. gloves, torch, water.
• Good patient comprehension is also required.
• Explain purpose of assessment to client.