Which types are identified as velopharyngeal dysfunction?

Velopharyngeal dysfunction encompasses various conditions related to the improper function of the velopharyngeal mechanism, which is crucial for appropriate speech production and the separation of nasal and oral cavities during speech. The correct identification of the types of velopharyngeal dysfunction is essential for accurate diagnosis and intervention in speech-language pathology.

Velopharyngeal insufficiency refers to the failure of the soft palate to close completely against the back of the throat during speech, leading to the escape of air into the nasal cavity and resulting in hypernasal speech. Velopharyngeal mislearning involves incorrect speech patterns developed in the presence of a dysfunction that might lead to compensatory behaviors, such as atypical articulation that does not effectively mitigate the symptoms of velopharyngeal insufficiency. Velopharyngeal incompetence is characterized by an anatomical or physiological deficit that prevents adequate closure of the velopharyngeal valve during speech, which can stem from various causes, including neurological disorders or structural abnormalities.

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