º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø's Division of Speech and Language Pathology offers the SPEAK OUT!® Parkinson Voice Project speech therapy program as part of the University's Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic.
Therapy information
90% of people with Parkinson’s disease are at risk for voice and swallowing disorders. SPEAK OUT!, developed by the , emphasizes speaking with intent to convert speech from an automatic function to an intentional act. Participation in SPEAK OUT!, daily home practice and regular re-evaluations have been shown to help patients regain and retain their speech and communication while minimizing swallowing issues.
Sessions
- Individual sessions are held twice a week for 8-10 weeks (more/less as needed on a case-by-case basis); sessions last approximately 45 minutes
- After individual sessions conclude, patients participate in a weekly group session aimed at helping them maintain their abilities; periodic refreshers will be conducted every 3–6 months to further assess the patient for continued maintenance
- All services are by appointment only
Instructor
Jessica Underwood, MA, CCC, SLPClinical Instructor - Speech Language Pathology; Clinical InstructorDecker College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Division of Speech and Language Pathology
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Jessica Underwood, MA, CCC-SLP, is a clinical instructor in the Division of Speech and Language Pathology at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, where she teaches and supervises graduate and undergraduate SLP students. Underwood’s areas of expertise are adult communication, cognition and swallowing disorders. She is a licensed SPEAK OUT! provider. |
Location
The Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic is in º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø's JC Center at 10 University Blvd. (formerly Gannett Dr.) in Johnson City, N.Y.
How to register
To register for SPEAK OUT! Parkinson Voice Project speech therapy, complete .
Questions
Contact Jessica Underwood (contact information provided above).