How is dysarthria diagnosed?

How is dysarthria diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will ask you about your medical history and do a physical exam. A speech-language pathologist may also evaluate you to help figure out how severe the problem is. These providers will check your ability to breathe and move your lips, tongue and face. You may need to do some movement and language tasks, such as:

• Bite your lower lip.
• Blow out a candle.
• Count.
• Repeat words and sentences.
• Sing.
• Stick out your tongue.