Understanding Motor Speech Disorders

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What is Apraxia of Speech?

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A motor speech disorder where the brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements necessary for speech.

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Which of the following is a trademark feature of Apraxia of Speech? Consistent speech errors. Inconsistent speech errors and difficulty with speech sound sequencing. Rapid speech rate. Monotone speech.

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Inconsistent speech errors and difficulty with speech sound sequencing.

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What typically happens to speech production in Apraxia of Speech when utterances get longer?

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Speech errors increase.

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What is a common cause of Apraxia of Speech?

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Damage to the brain, such as from a stroke or head injury.

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Where is the site of lesion typically associated with Apraxia of Speech?

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Frontal lobe, particularly the left hemisphere.

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Which disorder often co-occurs with Apraxia of Speech? Options: Dyslexia, Aphasia, Autism, Stuttering.

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Aphasia.

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What is the primary goal of treatment for Apraxia of Speech?

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To improve the ability to plan and sequence speech movements.

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Is Apraxia of Speech generally considered easy or hard to treat?

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Hard.

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What is Dysarthria?

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A motor speech disorder resulting from muscle weakness.

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Which of the following is a trademark feature of Dysarthria? Inconsistent speech errors., Slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand., Rapid speech rate., Fluent speech with normal rhythm.

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Slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand.