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Frequently Asked Questions
Speech Therapy
13 results
Mar 23 2009
Q:I was wondering how the cognitive deficits of the PD population affects language, not speech, specifically? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My Mother has Parkinson's. why does she have trouble finding the right word to say when conversing with people? Deep down I believe she knows the word but has difficulty saying it or it this incorrect altogether? (GG)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What would be some special considerations when doing speech therapy with a Parkinson's patient? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Would someone with Parkinson's not be able to talk or laugh, or is this more of an "understanding" problem? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I was wondering if you could explain what symptoms may be relieved by having Botox injections done for speech difficulties. (TD)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father-in-law, who is 82 and has advanced PD, frequently chokes and gags. His nose also runs constantly. It seems that a visit to a speech therapist would be in order, but my father-in-law is not compliant and would ignore any recommended therapy. Are there other things we can do to lessen the choking, gagging and the post-nasal drip? (RN)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Does PD affect your throat to the point where your voice may become barely audible? In what way does it affect your throat?Show Answer
(LE)
Aug 14 2008
Q:How can a Speech and Language Therapist help in Parkinson's disease and why would someone with Parkinson's be referred to such a specialist?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 13 2008
Q:My husband has been diagnosed as having Parkinson's and has began to stutter so that I can hardly understand what he is saying. And, he rolls his mouth and nods his head. Are these part of the disorder? (PC)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:My father has been diagnosed with Parkinson's and is experiencing the typical motor skill symptoms but, of late, appears to have difficulty following conversations -- is this typical, considered a progression, or something unrelated? (DH)Show Answer
