Handout

Speech Therapy and Parkinson’s Disease

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Progressive Neurological Conditions

This one-page handout is designed for therapists to share at Parkinson’s support groups or with individuals navigating speech, voice, cognitive, and swallowing changes. It provides a clear overview of how speech therapy optimizes quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, emphasizing early intervention and practical strategies for maintaining communication and safety. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Progressive Neurological Conditions. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • When should patients with Parkinson be referred to speech therapy?
  • What should I tell patients about the role of SLP in Parkinson disease?
  • How does speech therapy help people with Parkinson disease across speech swallowing and cognition?

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