If you've noticed changes in your voice or speech with Parkinson's disease, you might be wondering: "Can this actually get better?" The answer is YES — and in this episode, we show you exactly how.

In Part 2 of our Parkinson's Communication Series, we break down the most effective, Parkinson's-specific speech therapy approaches, including:

• LSVT LOUD (Look up local clinicians HERE: https://www.lsvtglobal.com/lsvtfindclinicians)

• SPEAK OUT! (Look up local clinicians HERE: https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/program/find-a-provider/)

• How these programs are similar—and how they're different

• What the core voice exercises actually look like

• Simple demonstrations of the most important "bread-and-butter" techniques

We also walk through how to access speech therapy, what to expect from treatment, and how ongoing programs like Get LOUD! Stay LOUD! ***SEE BELOW*** help people maintain progress over time with guided practice and support.

If you're living with Parkinson's—or supporting someone who is—this episode will give you a clear, practical understanding of what actually works when it comes to improving speech and communication.

👉 And here's something most people don't realize: The same muscles you use for speaking are also responsible for swallowing.

In the next episode, we'll break down what happens to swallowing in Parkinson's—and why it matters more than you might think.

👥 Featuring collaboration with Sarah Awde, M.Cl.Sc. Speech Language Pathology (Get LOUD! Stay LOUD!)

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