Individuals with Parkinson’s disease frequently report difficulty with speech, voice, and swallowing.

The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, developed by the nonprofit organization, Parkinson Voice Project®, helps people with Parkinson’s and related disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing. The program can improve volume, articulation, breath support for speech, vocal quality, intonation, and facial expression. Patients and families also report reduced drooling and improved swallowing. This highly effective, research-based treatment combines education, individual speech therapy, SPEAK OUT! Classes, daily home practice, and continuous follow-ups. Patients are empowered to “speak with INTENT,” transitioning speech from an automatic function to an intentional act. The “Circle of INTENT” outlines the various therapy components and emphasizes that this program is lifelong.