| 0 = not present |
| 1 = detectable but infrequent |
| 2 = frequent but not pervasive |
| 3 = nearly always evident but not marked in severity |
| 4 = nearly always evident and marked in severity |
Present in AOS and not a feature of aphasia or dysarthria.
Associated with AOS but can also occur in dysarthria. Consider as characteristic of dysarthria if primary distinguishing characteristics of AOS not present, and other features of dysarthria are present. If dysarthria present with AOS, score with the modifier “d” (e.g. 2d).
Associated with AOS but can also occur in aphasia. Consider as characteristic of aphasia if primary distinguishing characteristics of AOS not present, and other features of aphasia are present. If aphasia present with AOS, score with the modifier “a” (e.g. 2a).
Associated with AOS but can also occur in aphasia and dysarthria. Consider as characteristic of dysarthria or aphasia if primary distinguishing characteristics of AOS not present. If aphasia or dysarthria also present with AOS, score with the modifier “d,” “a,” or “ad” (e.g. 2ad).