May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month
- Stephanie Soto
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
This month is speech language hearing month. Speech changes can be common in people with PD. Check out the video below on common speech changes.
"LSVT LOUD is an effective speech treatment for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurological conditions. Named for Mrs. Lee Silverman (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment), a woman living with PD, it was developed by Dr. Lorraine Ramig and has been scientifically studied for over 25 years with support from the National Institute for Deafness and other Communication Disorders within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other funding organizations. LSVT LOUD trains people with PD to use their voice at a more normal loudness level while speaking at home, work, or in the community. Key to the treatment is helping people "recalibrate" their perceptions so they know how loud or soft they sound to other people and can feel comfortable using a stronger voice at a normal loudness level.
While LSVT LOUD treatment has helped people in all stages of PD, the majority of research has been on those in moderate stages of the disease.
What is LSVT Loud?
LSVT LOUD is an intensive, one-on-one treatment delivered over one month’s time:
One-hour sessions
Four sessions per week
Four weeks in a row
Daily homework and carryover exercises
LSVT LOUD clinicians will help you establish a daily routine of "homework" from day one, in which you continue to complete a short 10-15 minute set of the LSVT LOUD exercises, on your own.
The goal is for individuals to "rev up" their stronger voice with daily practice so they can use it comfortably in daily communication. Further, this will become a life-long habit of practice, even after the 16 sessions of treatment are completed."
Want to see a Speech Language Pathologist?
The Capital District is full of LSVT Loud certified therapists. Click on the button below to find the closest one to you!
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