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Has Your Speech Changed? A Free 2-Minute Check for Adults
Answer a few yes/no questions about what has changed. It takes about two minutes, needs no sign-up, and gives you a plain-language sense of what kind of help is worth asking for.
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First — did this come on suddenly?
If speech became slurred or difficult suddenly — over minutes or hours rather than weeks — treat it as a medical emergency and call your local emergency number now. Sudden speech change is one of the main signs of a stroke, and treatment works best within the first few hours.
- Face — has the face drooped on one side?
- Arms — can both arms be raised and held up?
- Speech — is speech slurred, or are words coming out wrong?
- Time — if any of these are new, call for emergency help immediately.
In India dial 112 or 108. In the UK dial 999. In the US and Canada dial 911.
Yes — it started suddenly — please stop and call for emergency help instead of continuing.