Two families found that a stronger voice gave their sons more than volume. It gave them confidence, connection and the power to be understood.
In this episode of LSVT Global’s Think BIG and LOUD Podcast, host Beth Peterson talks about LSVT LOUD® for Kids with three guests who saw that change up close. Rafael (“Rafie”) and Worth both received LSVT LOUD through a partnership between Northwestern University and GiGi’s Playhouse in Deerfield, Illinois.
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of communication, mobility, inclusion, and support for people with Down syndrome. In this episode of the Think BIG and LOUD podcast, host Beth Peterson sat down with Heather Shirey, MS, CCC-SLP, Weston’s school speech-language pathologist, and Mindy Imron, Weston’s mother, to talk about Weston, a social, chatty third grader who received LSVT LOUD® right in his school building. Their story answers one of the questions clinicians ask most often: can an intensive program really work in a school setting?
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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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When we think about speech treatment for children with cerebral palsy (CP), familiar challenges often come to mind: reduced loudness, imprecise articulation, monotone pitch and communication breakdowns that limit their real-world participation. Many of us have also felt the frustration of seeing progress in the therapy room that doesn’t always carry over to daily life.
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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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