Posts Tagged Speech therapy

A Tribute: Shimon Sapir, PhD, CCC-SLP

Our treasured colleague and friend Shimon Sapir passed away this spring. For many, many years, we have been close to Shimon as a colleague and as a wonderful friend. The world has lost an amazing man and we are sharing our memories in his honor.

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Introducing LSVT for LIFE®!

Learn about our LSVT for LIFE® web-based exercise platform for people who have completed LSVT LOUD® or LSVT BIG® treatment and would like to benefit from LOUD for LIFE® and BIG for LIFE® classes!

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An LSVT Graduate on board the Neptune for the Ocean Globe Race 2023

The Ocean Globe Race will set sail on September 10th, 2023 with 14 teams from around the world. There is one team that is very special to us here at LSVT with Bertrand Delhom on board the ship Neptune. Follow their journey!

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Report on the Impact of LSVT LOUD in Improving Communication of a Preschool Child and a Young Adult with Cerebral Palsy / Rapport clinique de l’impact du protocole LSVT LOUD pour améliorer la communication d’un enfant d’âge préscolaire et d’un jeune adulte ayant une paralysie cérébrale

This clinical report presents real-world clinical data on the use of LSVT LOUD to improve the communication of one preschooler and one young adult with cerebral palsy (CP). Treatment resulted in significant improvements in vocal loudness, communicative effectiveness, participation, and speech (for both clients) and velopharyngeal function (for the young adult) / Notre article clinique rapporte des données cliniques « réelles » relatives à l’utilisation du protocole LSVT LOUD pour améliorer la communication d’une enfant d’âge préscolaire et d’un jeune adulte ayant une paralysie cérébrale. L’intervention offerte a permis d’améliorer de façon significative l’intensité vocale, l’efficacité de la communication, la participation communicative et la parole (chez les deux patient(e)s), ainsi que la fonction vélopharyngée (chez le jeune adulte).

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“THINK LOUD for Parkinson’s” – a new song inspired by LSVT LOUD

“Think LOUD for Parkinson’s” – a new song inspired by LSVT LOUD® speech treatment has been released!  It is a MUST SEE to get you inspired to THINK LOUD while tapping your feet to the cool beat!

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Join us at World Parkinson Congress, Barcelona!

We are looking forward to joining the Parkinson’s community from around the globe at the World Parkinson’s Congress (WPC) in Barcelona July 4-7, 2023. Read on to learn more about LSVT Global specific events and presentations and for links to the World Parkinson Congress program and registration. We hope to see you in Barcelona!

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30 Years of LSVT Training: Empowering Therapists, Transforming Lives!

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary of the first LSVT Training and Certification Course, it is a compelling time to reflect on the origins and impact of our work. Rarely in neurorehabilitation has a treatment approach spanned the depth and breadth of research and global clinical implementation that LSVT Global has achieved. Collectively this work supports our mission of “Changing Lives with Proven Therapies.”

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Crowdsourced Perceptual Ratings of Voice Quality in People With Parkinson’s Disease Before and After Intensive Voice and Articulation Therapies: Secondary Outcome of a Randomized Controlled Trial

This study investigated whether untrained listeners who are recruited through online crowdsourcing platforms can assess voice treatment for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in a way that agrees with reliable measurement tools. In crowdsourcing, researchers use digital platforms to connect with a large number of individuals who perform tasks online for monetary compensation.

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Calling All Students: Discover the Power of LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® Certification

Did you know that students can get certified in LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG®? Get certified now and be ready for your upcoming clinical experiences by taking your skills to the next level!

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LSVT Global Partner Spotlight! Carol Walton, The Parkinson Alliance

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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