Slow Speech

Tips from survivors: “Give me a moment—the words are there, they just come out slower now.”

A noticeable slowing in the rate of speaking after a stroke.

Taking longer to form words or sentences, speaking more slowly than before, or needing extra time to respond during conversations.

Stroke can affect brain regions responsible for language processing, motor planning, or the muscles involved in speech.

Speech-language therapy, practicing speech pacing techniques, and allowing extra time for communication.

Fairly common after stroke, especially when speech or language areas are affected.

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