21. You receive a consult to perform speech, swallowing, and…
21. You receive a consult to perform speech, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic evaluations for a 66 year-old male who is believed to have a Parkinsonian disorder. His medical history is also significant for GERD. The patient and his wife report significant decline of his speech function with listeners frequently asking him to repeat himself because of reduced loudness and consonant imprecision. He also acknowledges coughing/choking with thin liquids at home approximately once per meal. b) What movement disorders are included in your differential diagnoses based on the above history? (1 point)
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