What’s New in Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Management: An Update |Journal CME Article-Pittsburgh Weighted Speech Scale. Video 2 from “What’s New in Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Management: an Update” August 2024

Pittsburgh Weighted Speech Scale. Video 2 from “What’s New in Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Management: an Update” August 2024 – 154 (2) CME

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Video Summary

Matt Ford discusses the Pittsburgh Weighted Speech Score, a perceptual assessment for velopharyngeal function used in speech evaluations. It is detailed in the Plastic and Reconstructive Journal and accompanied by an instructional video. Prior to assessment, ensure subjects aren't affected by cold symptoms, which could skew results. The assessment involves checking nostril airflow patency and analyzing speech using specific sentences to assess nasal emission, resonance, and phonation. Example sentences allow for evaluation across various phonemes. A score of zero indicates normal nasal emission and resonance, with all articulation and oral pressures within normal limits.

Keywords

Pittsburgh Weighted Speech Score

velopharyngeal function

speech evaluation

nasal emission

resonance assessment