Parkinson’s Voice Therapy

I provide SPEAK OUT!® Therapy, an evidence-based speech treatment developed by Parkinson Voice Project® to help individuals with Parkinson disease and related conditions strengthen their voice and improve communication.

Parkinson disease can affect the voice in ways that make it difficult to be heard or understood. SPEAK OUT! Therapy focuses on speaking with intent, helping individuals improve vocal strength, clarity, and confidence in everyday communication.

Stronger voice. Clearer communication.

— How Parkinson Disease Affects the Voice

People with Parkinson disease often experience changes in speech and voice, including:

• reduced vocal volume
• difficulty being heard in conversation
• breathy or weak voice quality
• reduced facial expression
• speech fatigue
• monotone speech

These changes happen because Parkinson disease can affect the brain’s automatic control of speech. Many people are not aware that their voice has become quieter.

SPEAK OUT! Therapy helps individuals re-engage intentional speech, strengthening the voice and improving clarity.

— About SPEAK OUT!

Evidence-based therapy for Parkinson disease

The SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program, developed by Parkinson Voice Project, is a research-based treatment designed to help individuals regain and maintain speech and swallowing abilities.

Treatment includes:

• structured voice and speech exercises
• practice speaking with intent
• guided daily home practice
• strategies to improve vocal projection and clarity

Many patients experience improvements in vocal volume, articulation, breath support for speech, vocal quality, and facial expression.

Work with a Certified SPEAK OUT! Provider

Anita Stryker, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and Certified SPEAK OUT! Provider specializing in voice, breathing, and functional communication.

Sessions are available in Portland and via telehealth when appropriate.