What is "Speech Therapy?" 
(Hint: It’s not just about fixing R sounds like in elementary school)

• LSVT BIG & LOUD - a highly effective speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and related neurological conditions.

• GERD & Acid Reflux Management 

• Voice and Resonance Training - how to use you voice in a less effortful manner

• Vocal Hygiene and Education - how to take care of your voice 

• Respiration Strength Training and Breath Support ​

• Reducing muscle tension around the head, neck and throat

Assess and treat problems with chewing or difficulty swallowing various food textures and liquids that can lead to:

• Frequent coughing or throat clearing with liquids and/or food

• Feeling like something is “stuck” in your throat

• Frequent pneumonia or respiratory infections

• Drooling or difficulty keeping food/liquids in mouth 

• Decreased enjoyment or fear of eating/drinking

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Treatment can include exercises to improve swallowing function and strengthening the muscles of the throat.

• Improve Speech and Language Skills - assist with speaking or understanding spoken language.

• Improve Word Retrieval - reduce “tip-of-the-tongue” moments

• Reading Comprehension 

• Written Expression

• Implementation & Training other forms of communication (AAC devices, apps, gestures, etc.) 

• Motor Speech Support - Help regain control of the mouth and tongue muscles needed for clearer speech

Attention and Focus — Offer strategies to improve concentration for those suffering attention and focus issues, especially in distracting environments.

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Memory Problems — Provide techniques to enhance memory skills for those with difficulties recollecting personal information like birth dates, addresses, or phone numbers.

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Organization, Task Completion, Problem Solving and Reasoning — Help planning and executive functions for those who struggle  organizing and completing projects or tasks at home or work.