We are thriled to spotlight Leigh Cohen this month. We are fortunate to have Leigh working with us as we continue to learn and grow in our pediatric applications of LSVT LOUD. She brings the opportunity to become LSVT LOUD for KIDS certified to her students at Northwestern University each year and has some life changing stories to share. Thank you Leigh for all you do to help children find their voice and their identity!
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As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and as parents, we’re always seeking the clearest, most supportive path for children with motor speech disorders to find their voices—literally and figuratively. One innovative, evidence-backed approach is LSVT LOUD, originally developed for adults with Parkinson’s disease, now thoughtfully adapted for kids.
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I have been exploring the option of using LSVT BIG® with kids for a few years now. I pursued additional referrals from pediatricians since that time and had a lot of interest but just got my first official referral this past summer. Then I found out it was a 4-year-old boy with Down Syndrome!
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My son Wesley completed the 4 week long LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD program this summer. Wes was 4 years 2 months old at the time. He has Down syndrome, is nonverbal,
wears AFO leg braces and has glasses.