SPEAK OUT!®
SPEAK OUT!® is a clinically-proven speech therapy approach for individuals with Parkinson's. The program helps patients regain and maintain their speaking abilities with a combination of education, individual speech therapy, daily home practice, group sessions, and regular re-assessments.
Evaluation
Services begin with an evaluation to determine if you or a loved one are a good candidate for SPEAK OUT!®.
Evaluation includes intake information, obtaining baseline data, completing stimulability testing, and determine appropriateness for therapy. Individuals need to be able to tolerate at least 40 minute sessions, and follow through with home exercise programing with/without assistance.
Treatment & Maintenance
Treatment includes speech, voice and cognitive exercises using an evidence based program to increase vocal loudness, improve speech and swallowing, and cognition. After therapy, maintenance exercises and SPEAK OUT!® groups are available.