Minga Lu contacted a speech-language pathologist to schedule…

Minga Lu contacted a speech-language pathologist to schedule home health therapy for her husband Yun Lu. He had been discharged from a rehab center after 1 month residence following the removal of a tumor located bilaterally on the upper motor neurons. He presents with hyernasality, harsh and strained voice, and imprecise consonant articulation. The therapist should focus first on _____________________.