Parkinson’s in Greater LA Area
Parkinson Voice Project®
Certified SPEAK OUT!® Provider
Dysphagia Services to treat and prevent swallow difficulties
SPEAK OUT!
The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, developed by the nonprofit organization, PARKINSON VOICE PROJECT®, helps people with Parkinson’s and related disorders REGAIN and RETAIN their speech and swallowing. The program, if followed properly according to the exercises set out in the SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, can improve volume, articulation, breath support for speech, vocal quality, intonation, and facial expression. Patients and families also report reduced drooling and improved swallowing.
This highly effective, research-based treatment combines education, individual SPEAK OUT!® Therapy, SPEAK OUT!® Classes, daily home practice, and continuous follow-ups.
Preventative Swallowing Therapy
Secondary prevention focuses on strengthening the swallow system before apparent aspiration and efficiency difficulties occur. Your mindful therapist combines strength training with breath coordination to preserve safe and independent swallowing so you can enjoy your favorite foods and drinks as the disease progresses.
Direct Swallowing Therapy
Direct swallowing therapy focuses on diagnosing and treating individual swallowing challenges. We begin with investigating the areas of oropharyngeal swallow function that you are having difficulty with. Then we implement an individualized treatment plan combining compensatory strategies with strength training and coordination as needed.