Pacing
Resolve Speech Therapy · Dysarthria series
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Pacing means slowing down. You slow down each sound, each syllable, and each word.
You tap as you speak. This keeps a steady, even rhythm.
Pacing gives your mouth more time to make each sound clearly.
Long, connected speech needs many quick, precise movements in a row.
- Muscles can tire during longer sentences
- Sounds can run into each other
- Speed can creep up without you noticing
- Longer sentences take more effort to control
Think of pacing like walking on ice. You take smaller, slower steps so you don't lose your footing.
Pacing gives your speech muscles the same kind of control — smaller, slower steps instead of rushing.
- Slower rate gives clearer sounds
- More time for your mouth to move into place
- Better breath support while you speak
- A steadier, more natural rhythm
Intelligibility means how well other people understand your speech.
It can be different for everyone, and it can change day to day. The goal of pacing is to help people understand you more easily.
Pick a level below. Say each item aloud, tapping your leg or the table for every word or syllable.
Sentences
Session observations
How clear did your speech sound?
Record yourself reading a sentence or passage using pacing, then listen back and rate how clear it sounded.
Clinician intelligibility rating
Rate the client's intelligibility with pacing today.
Which strategies helped most?
Communication breakdowns
Think about a time there was a mix-up or misunderstanding.
Reflect on today's session
Note any situations where pacing helped, or anything you found difficult.
Goals for next session
Note targets or levels to focus on next time.
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