Scanning Speech

Scanning Speech is an articulation disorder that is characterized by significant separation of syllables and emphasis on each of them.

The cause of this disorder is usually some disease of the cerebellum or related connective fibers passing through the brain stem.

Due to damage to these parts of the brain, the coordination of movements of the speech apparatus, necessary for smooth and continuous speech, is disrupted. As a result, a person’s speech begins to sound abrupt and chanted, with excessive emphasis on each syllable.

This seriously impairs the patient's speech perception and understanding. Therefore, scanned speech usually requires speech therapy correction to restore normal speech rhythm.

Scanned speech is an articulation disorder characterized by significant separation of syllables and emphasis on each of them by stress. The cause of this disorder is usually some disease of the cerebellum or related connective fibers passing through the brain stem.

During scanned speech, excessive stretching of vowel sounds and gaps between syllables are observed. Speech becomes monotonous, robot-like, with regular pauses between syllables. This is due to impaired coordination of breathing, voice production and articulation.

Scanned speech is most often observed in diseases of the cerebellum, such as tumors, degenerative changes or inflammation. However, it can also occur with lesions of the pathways connecting the cerebellum with other parts of the brain.

Diagnosis of scanned speech requires a thorough neurological examination and examination of cerebellar function. Treatment depends on the cause and is aimed at eliminating the underlying brain disease. Drug therapy, physiotherapy, and speech therapy sessions are provided. The prognosis depends on the severity of damage to the nervous system.

Scanned speech is a special form of articulation disorder, which is characterized by dividing words into syllables and emphasizing each sound. The cause may be a medical condition, such as disease of the brain stem or cerebellum, which can lead to poor coordination and control of speech.

Typically, scanned speech is observed in adults over 40 years of age who suffer from Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or stroke. However, in some cases, chanting speech can be observed in people who have problems with body movements or rare psychological problems.

When a person with cerebellar disease speaks, their speech sounds rude and angry. This happens because