Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disease that is caused by the dying of cells in the body that carry dopamine. Symptoms of Parkinson’s typically include: tremor, slowness and stiffness, impaired balance, and rigidity of muscles.  Other symptoms that occur over time are: fatigue, soft speech, problems with handwriting, reduced posture, constipation, and sleep disturbances. 

Swallowing issues and reduced ability to project your voice are often common areas that can be improved with the aid of a Speech-Language Pathologist. After a thorough assessment, a treatment program specific to your needs would be designed. 

Related therapies to treat this condition:

Communication Intermediary Services

Accessing police, legal, and justice services when you are experiencing a speech or language difficulty can be challenging and could have serious consequences if the individuals...

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IOPI

This tool objectively evaluates and measures tongue and lip strength and endurance in those who have issues with oral function.

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Voice Lab

S.L. HUNTER SpeechWorks is pleased to offer its clients a fully equipped voice lab, complete with Videostroboscopy and Visi-Pitch Acoustic Analysis in order to evaluate and...

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