Many people with Parkinson's Disease experience difficulty with speech clarity and volume. It is not unusual for Parkinson's patients to experience voice dysfunctions and difficulty articulating speech. Sometimes voice changes are the first signs of Parkinson's Disease which can be easily misdiagnosed with other illnesses. Speech impairments can lead to social and emotional isolation and reducing quality of life. The SPEAK OUT! program is designed to increase loudness, decrea

"Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people" - Jim Rohn As I worked with one of my young clients I made the mistake of saying "Practice makes Perfect" whooaah... My client was quick to correct me "practice makes progress". Growing up I was always taught to find perfection. Image and perfection were so im

How do you do voice therapy online? The number 1 question I get is how do you do speech therapy online... We are on the bandwagon to revolutionizing healthcare. I would venture to say that almost every other industry is using the internet to provide ease of services. So it's just natural for wellness and healthcare services to join in... It's a foreign concept to many but telepractice, or online speech therapy, is an innovative service that we use to provide services to famil

Professional voice users such as singers, teachers, lawyers, and anyone who uses their voice excessively during their work day can benefit from a healthy voice. Most of us take our voices for granted until we lose our voice or become hoarse. Even when we are hoarse, many of us will push and strain our voices. Yet, we will stretch before going for a run or warm up before playing a soccer game. We may even play scales before playing an instrument. But how many of us actually wa

Our speech pathologists and their assistants partner with you to facilitate communication with your loved one. For our adult clients, the team may include the client, the client's caregiver, the SLP, and other professionals. Other professionals include the client's physicians, physical, and occupational therapists, and any other professionals who are assisting with the client's goal to get healthy and regain their independence. A team approach is an effective way to make inf