Hyperkinetic dysarthria Flashcards
1
Q
What does hyperkinetic mean?
A
Increased movement
2
Q
What does hyperkinetic mean in terms of speech?
A
Excess speech aparatus
3
Q
What are some common diagnosis with hypokinetic dysarthria?
A
Huntington’s disease and tardrive dyskinesia
4
Q
What is the movement type dystonia?
A
Sustained or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal postures and movements
5
Q
What is spasmodic dysphonia?
A
Neurological disorder that affects the muscles in the voice box causing it to spasm.
