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OPMD and Speech

OPMD and Speech. Amy Neel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences University of New Mexico. Speaking requires muscles. Respiration provides the power source. video. Phonation creates the tone. Vocal folds vibrate. audio. video. Articulation shapes tone into speech sounds.

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OPMD and Speech

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  1. OPMD and Speech Amy Neel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences University of New Mexico

  2. Speaking requires muscles

  3. Respiration provides the power source video

  4. Phonation creates the tone

  5. Vocal folds vibrate audio video

  6. Articulation shapes tone into speech sounds video video

  7. Resonance controls airflow into nose Breathing “m,” “n,” and “ng” Swallowing All other speech sounds video

  8. Muscle weakness in OPMD can cause… • Respiration problems? • Not very common • Voice problems • Weak voice, low volume • Articulation problems • Slow, slurred speech • Resonance problems • Nasal-sounding voice

  9. Speech is usually less affected than swallowing

  10. Speech may be slower than normal

  11. Speech may require more effort than normal

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