LSVT LOUD Speech Treatment for people with Parkinson’s Disease
Up to 89% of people with Parkinson’s disease (Parkinson’s) develop speech problems. Speech signs may appear early and have a big effect on quality of…
A voice treatment for Parkinson’s Disease that works: LSVT LOUD (radio interview)
It’s just not good enough! Voice problems – especially speaking too quietly – are a common symptom of Parkinson’s Disease, affecting between 65-90% of people…
How to slow down your speech: do we need a new approach?
Exceptionally fast talking isn’t rare. It’s even got a fancy scientific name: tachylalia. (It’s Greek, meaning “swift chatter”. ) I don’t like the term: It’s…
Hungry Like The Wolf: How I help adult clients decide on speech therapy goals that matter (to them)
And now for something completely different. Sometimes you read a research paper that blows your mind and changes your whole clinical approach to helping people…
Can LSVT LOUD help people with Parkinson’s Disease to swallow safely?
As an LSVT LOUD certified speech pathologist, I recently had the opportunity to attend a specialist training seminar on LSVT LOUD and swallowing problems for…