Wesley was four, mostly nonverbal, and just learning to walk. Two summers of LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD® later, his family can’t get him off the stairs or get him to stop talking.
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Although LSVT LOUD was initially developed for the treatment of hypokinetic dysarthria in Parkinson’s disease, numerous compelling single-subject and small-group studies by researchers from around the world, including the United States, Italy, and Japan, have shown that LSVT LOUD is highly effective for individuals with dysarthria of spastic, mixed, and other types in the atypical parkinsonism disorders PSP and MSA. For this reason, intervention with LSVT LOUD was considered in this case of CBS, which was confirmed as CBD. This is the first report of LSVT LOUD for the atypical parkinsonism disorder CBD.
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Learn more about Carol J Walton and the amazing career she has had in raising awareness of Parkinson’s and tirelessly pursuing raising money for research as CEO of The Parkinson Alliance. We here at LSVT Global have truly enjoyed collaborating with you throughout the years and wish you all the best in your new adventure!
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Whether it’s your own child or a child on your caseload—one who’s hard to understand, too soft to be heard, not articulating clearly, or using only a few words—one of the most effective places to begin may be surprisingly simple: their voice. Voice is power source behind every word a child says, and for many children with motor speech disorders it’s an overlooked foundation. Targeting voice directly can help speech become louder, clearer, and easier to understand.
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If you are a speech, physical, or occupational therapist treating people with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions, you know that great outcomes require more simply taking a continuing education course. You need ongoing access to treatment tools, patient education resources, and fresh clinical ideas to keep therapy engaging and effective over time.
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be an effective treatment for motor symptoms of patients with Parkinsons, Essential Tremor and Dystonia. However there have been mixed reports in the literature about its effects on speech, and the factors that contribute to speech changes post DBS.
Continue Reading →Learn how LSVT BIG (movement) and LSVT LOUD (voice) may benefit people living with stroke, multiple sclerosis, ataxia, and other neurological conditions. This webinar will explain the core principles of these evidence‑based programs, share what the research suggests, and describe what participation in LSVT BIG or LOUD typically looks like for adults with different diagnoses. We’ll also touch on who may be a good candidate, what to expect during treatment, and how therapists adapt these programs to support everyday movement and communication. Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals, individuals living with neurological conditions and their loved ones
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In recognition of ASHA’s National Speech Language Hearing Month, we sat down with Jen Walentas Lewon — clinical associate professor, LSVT LOUD practitioner, and self-described “consumer of voices” — to talk about what it means to do this work well.
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