Parkinson's Disease Services
Parkinson's disease has been estimated to effect approximately 212,000 people nationally. One of the functions it can impact is someone's voice and ability to be heard. However, it doesn't have to impact you. There are treatment options available which are highly evidence based and have been proven to work. Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology Port Macquarie are qualified in two different programs which have been shown to improve vocal loudness among other things in people with Parkinson's disease. These options are below.
SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program by Parkinson Voice Project
The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, developed by Parkinson Voice Project, helps people with Parkinson's regain and retain their speech and swallowing. The program combines education for the patient and family, individual speech therapy, daily home practice using workbooks, flashcards, and online practice sessions, weekly speech groups, and regular re-evaluations.
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Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology has qualified Speech Pathologists to run this therapy program.
Enquire with us today! You can read more about the program by clicking here, or to see a video click the link.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwfPr2b9VfA&feature=youtu.be
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD® ) is an internationally recognised evidence based approach to treating voice & speech for people with Parkinson's Disease. Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology are qualified to work with adults wishing to improve their vocal loudness with LSVT LOUD®.
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LSVT LOUD® is an effective speech treatment for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurological conditions. The key focus with this program is 'loudness'. It is an intensive program which typically involves 16 sessions.
Beginning your work with LSVT LOUD® before you've noticed significant problems with voice, speech and communication will often lead to the best results, but it's never too late to start. LSVT LOUD® has the potential to produce significant improvements even for people facing considerable communication difficulties.
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Head to the website for more details https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTLoud