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Dr. Sarah King, PT, DPT interviews Samantha Elandary, a speech therapist and Founder / CEO of The Parkinson's Voice Project, about speech therapy for Parkinson's Disease. In her innovative program - SPEAK OUT - Samantha is exploring a new type of voice therapy for Parkinson's that is empowering and effective.
During our interview, Samantha will explain why speech therapy for Parkinson's is so important, explain various speech and swallowing exercises for Parkinson's, and give us an overview of her non-profit, The Parkinson's Voice Project, and how to get involved in their SPEAK OUT program.
WHAT WE COVER:
4:20 How much does medication help with speech, swallowing, and excess/lack of saliva? Why is speech therapy a more effective therapy?
6:55 What is SPEAK OUT and how does it differ from LSVT LOUD?
26:55 Tips and exercises for difficulty SWALLOWING?
40:46 Tips and exercises for SPEAKING louder?
44:20 Tips for laughing and COUGHING?
47:00 Tips for excessive DROOL? Or the opposite (DRY MOUTH)?
52:40 Tips and exercises for feeling HOARSE or SCRATCHY?
56:10 Tips for STUTTERING with Parkinson’s?
58:20 A real-life strategy to use with your spouse when you need a time out from speaking with intent (“King’s X”)
1:01:10 What can be done about running out of air with speaking?
1:05:10 The Parkinson Voice Project facility in Richardson, Texas (outside of Dallas)
1:07:30 Can someone return to SINGING with Parkinson’s?
1:14:15 Who’s appropriate for SPEAK OUT? What about people with Parkinson’s Plus syndromes?
1:21:40 Grab Sarah’s free Parkinson’s Plan of Attack Foundations Checklist PDF at www.InvigorateP...
For more information about The Parkinson's Voice Project and find a "Speak Out" provider:
www.parkinsonv...
To register for and watch Sarah's presentation, "How to Create Your Personalized Parkinson's Plan of Attack" at The Parkinson's Voice Project:
www.parkinsonvo...
Download Sarah's free Plan of Attack 3-Part Foundations Checklist:
www.InvigorateP...