Tuesday, November 13, 2007

What exercises to do at home to improve speech?

What exercises can I do at home to improve speech or swallowing disorders?
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Although there are voice, speech, and swallowing disorders that are typical of people with PD, the typical picture doesn’t always apply to an individual. Therefore, it is much easier to describe treatment approaches in general than it is to determine which treatment approaches are appropriate for a specific individual. It is important that any treatment approach address the underlying cause of voice, speech or swallow problems.
I would recommend that you get a prescription from you physician for an evaluation with a speech-language pathologist who works with PD and is trained in the LSVT®. That person will be able to assess voice, speech and swallowing disorders and make treatment recommendations. If getting to a facility is difficult for treatment then a home program could be worked out. However, the initial evaluation in person is a critical step in choosing the correct treatment approach for you

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