We now offer LSVT LOUD treatment!

LSVT LOUD is an effective speech treatment for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurological conditions. Named for Mrs. Lee Silverman (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment), a woman living with PD, it was developed by Dr. Lorraine Ramig and has been scientifically studied for over 25 years with support from the National Institute for Deafness and other Communication Disorders within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other funding organizations. LSVT LOUD trains people with PD to use their voice at a more normal loudness level while speaking at home, work, or in the community.

LSVT LOUD is an intensive speech and voice treatment with direct one on one treatment with a certified speech therapist 4 times per week for 4 weeks. It is expected the patient complete exercises twice per day for 30 days and takes a strong commitment and great effort from the patient. The key to the treatment is helping people "recalibrate" their perceptions so they know how loud or soft they sound to other people and can feel comfortable using a stronger voice at a normal loudness level.

The Speech & Language Center is excited to offer this highly sought after and effective treatment for our patients. Please contact us to schedule your free consultation and learn more about LSVT LOUD.