Posts Tagged neuroplasticity

Rewiring the Brain, One LOUD Voice at a Time: Neuroplasticity based speech treatment for Parkinson’s

On February 5, 2026   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog  

Twenty years ago, a paper in Seminars in Speech and Language described a new way to think about speech treatment in Parkinson’s disease: use principles of neuroplasticity to drive lasting change in voice and communication. That work grew out of clinical research in the late 1980s at the Lee Silverman Center for Parkinson’s in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Dr. Lorraine Ramig and speech-language pathologist Carolyn Mead Bonotati focused on a simple question: could intensive, targeted voice training help the brain reorganize itself to support better communication?

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Brain and Body Reboot: Harnessing Neuroplasticity with LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG®

On July 3, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog, LSVT BIG Blogs  

In a groundbreaking webinar that brought together neuroscience, rehabilitation therapy, and real-world application, we explored how modern understanding of neuroplasticity is revolutionizing treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Hosted by Jenny Tuccitto, Director of Communications and Innovation for LSVT Global, and Dr. Jessica Galgano, a speech-language pathologist specializing in neurological voice disorders, this session provided invaluable insights into evidence-based rehabilitation approaches.

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Building Pathways to Better Voices: Intensive Voice Therapy and Neuroplasticity in Children’s Speech

On June 11, 2025   /   Pediatrics, Main Blog  

As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), we work with children who face challenges with speech production. These difficulties, broadly termed motor speech disorders, can make it hard for children to coordinate the precise movements needed for clear communication. One common type of motor speech disorder is dysarthria, which is often associated with conditions like cerebral palsy (CP).

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