Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) describes Parkinson’s symptoms that begin before the age of fifty. With early speech therapy, supportive routines, and INTENT, people with YOPD can REGAIN and RETAIN their speech and swallowing.

Online speech therapy removes barriers of distance and mobility for people with Parkinson’s. Our Certified SPEAK OUT! Providers understand the unique considerations of online speech therapy, helping individuals and Care Partners gain the confidence and tools they need to participate in the virtual world with INTENT.

Drooling in Parkinson’s happens because swallowing becomes slower and less coordinated, not because there’s too much saliva. It can affect safety and quality of life, but SPEAK OUT!® Therapy helps treat the root cause.

Speech and swallowing changes affect up to 90 percent of people with Parkinson’s, yet they are often overlooked in the early stages. Understanding how SPEAK OUT!® Therapy works helps individuals with Parkinson’s reclaim their voice and LIVE with INTENT. 

Building a care team begins with one or two trusted professionals and expands as needs evolve. Understanding each role and how they work together ensures comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals with Parkinson’s.

Parkinson Plus Syndromes share some features with Parkinson’s, and understanding their distinct differences helps people and their Care Partners move forward with purpose and INTENT.

Parkinson Voice Project is proud to announce that nine presentations have been accepted at the World Parkinson Congress 2026, advancing conversations around speech therapy, access, and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s.

Traveling with Parkinson’s takes planning, but with thoughtful preparation and practical planning, a safe and fulfilling journey is within reach.

Learn the four cardinal symptoms of Parkinson’s—resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability—and why early recognition matters. Discover how SPEAK OUT!® Therapy uses INTENT to improve speech, swallowing, and daily function.

A Parkinson’s diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but gaining understanding makes it manageable. Discover how understanding symptoms, and using INTENT helps people with Parkinson’s REGAIN and RETAIN speech, confidence, and quality of life.