Words are slurred, endings are unclear or omitted. Fast rate of speaking. Words are run together without the usual pauses. The speaker has difficulty initiating speech. If a person's speech reflects any of these problems, seek health from a speech therepist or pathologist as quickly as you can.
Time is of the essence.
Much can be done for you when your speech is only mildly impaired, but the possibilities for improvement decrease as the problems become more severe. There are exercises to treat all of these symptoms listed above. You can learn them from a speech therapist and then keep practicing them regularly at home. Exercises to improve breathing are very important. They increase the loudness of the voice and also help correct the respiratory problems that many patients experience.