Posts Tagged Parkinson’s speech

The Origin of the LSVT LOUD® “AHHH” and Why it is NOT the Goal of Treatment

Have you ever wondered why LSVT LOUD therapy seems to involve so much “AHHH”-ing? If you’ve participated in or observed this therapy, you’ve likely witnessed the bountiful number of sustained “AHHHs” that are a cornerstone of each session. But why all the focus on this simple sound? And more importantly, is exercising the voice with “AHHH” really the end goal of this therapeutic approach? (Spoiler alert: it’s not!)

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Beyond the Clinic: Will Everyday Listeners Notice the Speech Improvements After LSVT LOUD® for Parkinson’s Disease?

Your client with Parkinson’s disease (PD) significantly improved their speech in the treatment room and the research lab following LSVT LOUD. Will these improvements be perceived by untrained listeners who are naïve to speech disorders and PD?

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