Dysarthria (difficulty speaking) - NHS
www.nhs.uk › conditions › dysarthriaDysarthria is difficulty speaking caused by brain damage or brain changes later in life. Symptoms of dysarthria A child or adult with dysarthria may have: slurred, nasal sounding or breathy speech a strained and hoarse voice very loud or quiet speech problems speaking in a regular rhythm, with frequent hesitations gurgly or monotone speech
Ataxia - Types - NHS
www.nhs.uk › conditions › ataxiaproblems with balance and co-ordination, often causing wobbliness, clumsiness and frequent falls increasingly slurred, slow and unclear speech ( dysarthria) increasing weakness in the legs – many people find walking difficult and need to use a wheelchair after around 10 to 20 years difficulty swallowing ( dysphagia)