ABSTRACT
Vocal and speech patterns associated with different types of cerebral palsy Dysarthria describes the weak, laboured, often hypernasal and slurred speech pattern associated with cerebral palsy. It is the result of poor control and co-ordination of the movements of breathing, voice production and articulation. Effort tends to make it more difficult for the child to speak, leading to frustration. When the child does vocalise or speak intonation is likely to be limited so that the child’s voice does not reflect his personality or give the listener clues to the purpose of his language, for example, asking a question versus making a comment.
