Speech

[coco71]

My voice has been getting softer over years. Hate hearing. "What did u say". Now seems to be getting where I sound hosrse and sometimes difficulty seallowing Anyone done the Lee Silverman voice program? What did u think of it?

[jillannf6]

i have done it twice now and it certainly has to be done for life1

i didnt realize the importance of it b4 and no w my voice is so much quieter and speech more garbled it is so difficult to make myself understood

lol jilll

[jillannf6]

PS I HAVE PSP NOT PARKINSONS AS SUCH!GOOGLE IT IF YO U HAVAE NOT HEARD OF IT b4

;LoL JILL

[shall1019]

There is a wonderful speech therapist at the Parkinson Institute in Sunnyvale, CA who teaches the Silverman method. I took it and it was wonderful. I had no idea was speaking so softly.

[soup]

It was marvellous. I no longer have to have my hearing checked because I ask my Parkinsoon's husband to repeat things.

[esrob]

I was one of the first to have the Lee Silverman Speech Therapy in Cornwall. This was about eleven/ twelve years ago. I hadn't realised how soft my voice had become. I had a month of one to one intensive therapy. The result was amazing, and since then, if I think my voice is "dying", I just THINK LOUD. I would highly recommend a course of Lee Silverman Therapy. I think It is infinitely more effective than intermittent visits to a speech therapists

[Boyce3600 in reply to esrob]

Does insurance typically cover this program

[Weedy2]

Hi,

I also had the Lea Silverman Voice Treatment about seven years ago. It worked and I was able to deliver the "father of the bride" speech at my daughters wedding but nowadays I cannot speak.

Regards,

Weedy

[coco71 in reply to Weedy2]

Sorry to hear about not speaking. Prayers for strength

[Prayingforacure]

Is this available on the Internet? Would like information about it. Thank you.