A Voice for Parkinson's

Research suggests that up to 89% of people with Parkinson’s disease develop difficulty communicating. Participation in our clinic programs can help mediate the speech difficulties associated with Parkinson’s disease and improve the ability to communicate effectively.

Parkinson Voice Project's "Circle of INTENT"

 

Parkinson Voice Project's "Circle of INTENT"

SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program
ParkinsonVoiceProject.org 

  • Step 1
    • SPEAK OUT! – Evaluation
  • Step 2
    • SPEAK OUT! eLibrary/Workbook
  • Step 3
    • What is Parkinson's? Video
  • Step 4
    • Individual SPEAK OUT! Therapy
  • Step 5
    • SPEAK OUT! Therapy Groups
  • Step 6
    • SPEAK OUT! Refreshers
  • Repeat start at Step 1

SPEAK OUT!

The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, developed by the Parkinson Voice Project®, helps people with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing. This highly effective, evidence-based treatment combines education, individual and group speech therapy, daily home practice, and continuous follow-ups. Patients are empowered to “speak with INTENT,” transitioning speech from an automatic function to an intentional act.

Parkinson's Voice Project website

SPEAK OUT! Therapy Group

SPEAK OUT! Therapy Group is the group therapy portion of the program and meets once weekly. The sessions provide maintenance for skills obtained during SPEAK OUT! and are a source of camaraderie for the members.

The SPEAK OUT! & SPEAK OUT! Therapy Group regimens were developed at Parkinson Voice Project in Richardson, TX. https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/

Program Coordinators:

Christina Mulé, M.A., CCC-SLP

Dona A. Senthinathan, MClSc. SLP, Ph.D.

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)

LSVT Global website

Another treatment, the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, is designed to improve vocal quality for persons with Parkinson's disease. It has been shown to be helpful increasing loudness and sometimes swallowing and facial expression. 

Sessions

Clients are encouraged to find LSVT certified professionals. 

Find LSVT Certified Clinicians

Enrollment

All sessions occur at Buffalo State University’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic or can be virtual through telehealth.

Fees and Payment

Enrollment in this program is free. Donations are graciously accepted to promote ongoing clinical education.