This study explores the acoustic and perceptual consequences of the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD®) in two adults (a female and a male) with cerebral palsy. The session describes the tenets of this intensive speech treatment and analyzes the impact of increased loudness on the vocal function of these two speakers. Positive changes were found in most of the acoustic measures examined, as well as in the perceptual data, following treatment. Together with the perceptual data and previous positive outcomes of LSVT LOUD applied to CP, these findings motivate continued research in this area.
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This session will describe the implementation of telepractice in the treatment of adults with aphasia, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). The focus will be on the establishment of successful and sustainable telepractice programs in private practice and university clinic settings. Published outcome data will be reviewed supporting implementation of telepractice delivery of speech treatment for these populations and in these settings. A range of scenarios from successful US and international private and university clinics will be presented detailing considerations such as equipment, recruitment, challenges, solutions and reimbursement. Use of telepractice for screening, assessment and maintenance will be described. Special emphasis will be placed on sustainability of telepractice delivery of speech treatment for adult neurological populations.
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Although the ASHA Annual Conference and Expo is canceled this year, we still want to share our clinical and research updates, discounts, and prizes with you through our own FREE Virtual SLP Mini-Conference and Expo! Read on to learn more about the educational events, prizes and discounts.
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I was prescribed PT, OT, and Speech Therapy. It was there that I was first taught about LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD. It was there that I also first learned about the importance of exercise and its effect on Parkinson’s.
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Shortly after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, my movement disorder specialist suggested LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®. I think having completed the sixteen sessions of both LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD early on, definitely laid a strong foundation as I came to regard exercise as my primary medication.
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Join LSVT BIG Faculty as they discuss unique challenges faced by individuals with atypical or advanced Parkinsonian disorders. The presentation will include information on how LSVT BIG can improve mobility for these individuals and how treatment can be adapted to fit the unique needs often encountered in these populations.
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Join us for our Virtual Live LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Course this January!
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Do your speech, physical, and occupational therapy rehab teams have loosely coordinated goals for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but no real synergy? Are treatments given in isolation with little to no therapeutic collaboration? Our multidisciplinary team recently addressed these questions (and more) during a live chat hosted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Review the conversation and learn more!
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Join LSVT Global faculty and learn a brief review of the early research behind the development of the LSVT programs followed by a discussion of the most recent research and clinical work in this area.
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Join LSVT LOUD clinicians and hear stories of success and lessons learned from clinicians conducting LSVT LOUD with clients 18 years old and younger.
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