Many people with Parkinson’s Disease begin to lose the volume of their voice. The person often becomes self-conscious because others cannot hear or understand what is being said. This may result in the individual refraining from going out into the public. As attempts to communicate lessen, the voice becomes weaker until the person with Parkinson’s loses their voice altogether.
However, a speech therapist, Samantha Elandary, MA, CCC-SLP, discovered a technique that helps persons with Parkinson’s Disease to improve, protect and save their voices. The program she developed is called Speak Out Therapy. The organization, called Parkinson Voice Project, is located in Richardson Texas. But it is not necessary to travel to Texas to benefit from the program. There are at least three locally based speech therapists that have been trained in Speak Out Therapy.
The first clinic is located on Chico State University campus.
“We do not charge for services,” says Megan Willie PhD CCC-SLP, head of the university’s speech therapy clinic. “Our clinic has sponsorship from the Speech Pathology Group for the next three years.” After completion of the Speak Out program, clients can participate in a support group program called Loud Crowd. If you wish to set up an appointment for speech therapy at the university, call (530) 898-587.
The second clinic is in Redding. Shasta Speech and Language is a private practice that takes Medicare and other insurances. You must be recommended by your general practitioner or other doctor. The practice is fully trained in Parkinson’s speech issues including Speak Out Therapy. If you are interested in more information you or your doctor may call (530) 244-0263.
Shasta Speech and Language encourages clients to check out the Redding Parkinson’s support group. There is a yearly event featuring experts in Parkinson Disease, as well as monthly information of available webinars on many topics related to Parkinson’s Disease. The support group can be reached by writing to Kim Hawkins at kim.reddingpsg@gmail.com.
The third clinic is based in Redding. Vibra Hospital of Northern California in Redding is trained in Speak Out protocols.
“Ours is the only facility between Redding and Chico that has physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy in one location” said Shanti Chapman MA CCC-SLP.
Vibra can be reached at (530) 245-4282.
Persons with Parkinson’s Disease can save and protect their voices. It takes training and daily voice exercises that are fun and effective. It is well worth the effort to continue, not only to be heard, but to be understood.
Shirley Engebretsen PhD is a Corning Healthcare District adviser.
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