In this episode, we explore the innovative "Coach Approach" to Parkinson’s voice therapy with Leanne Smith, one of the speech clinicians behind the successful technology-supported LSVT LOUD® program with NHS Scotland. Facing challenges like waiting list pressures and limited resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, this small team integrated the LSVT Coach® software to blend in-person and independent LSVT Coach led sessions — maintaining treatment intensity without compromise.
Join us as Leanne shares insights on how this hybrid model addresses real-world clinical demands, patient experiences adjusting to the technology, and the significant clinician time savings that have enhanced their speech therapy delivery, while still achieving targeted outcomes. We’ll dive into the practicalities of balancing therapy sessions, key features that make the software accessible and effective, and how the team envisions expanding this approach to benefit more people with Parkinson’s disease.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, or someone living with a neurological condition, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how technology and therapy can work hand in hand to improve communication and quality of life.
Show Notes:
Special Guest: Leanne Smith, SLT
Host: Elizabeth Peterson, MA, CCC-SLP
Link to “Coach Approach” Poster: https://bit.ly/CoachApproachPoster
Link to “Coach Approach” Presentation: https://bit.ly/CoachApproachPresentation
Link to LSVT Coach: https://lsvtstore.mybigcommerce.com/categories/merchandise/lsvt-coach.html/
Theme song: Think LOUD for Parkinson’s by Kindred Spirit and Leo Sayer, a song and video inspired by LSVT LOUD® speech treatment. Developed to raise awareness for Parkinson’s worldwide.
Available for download and streaming on all major music platforms. Proceeds benefit the UK charity Cure Parkinson’s. The video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li1sfIXnrpc
Podcast Production Team: CS Design Studios https://www.csdesignstudios.com/
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