SLP Licensing Course: SPEAK OUT! Therapy for Parkinson’s
Our SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program is an evidence-based treatment specifically addressing the motor speech deficits associated with Parkinsonism. The program evolved from the teachings of the late Daniel R. Boone, PhD, CCC-SLP. He recognized individuals with Parkinson’s could improve their communication if they spoke with “INTENT.”
SPEAK OUT! Therapy combines education with speech, voice, and conversation exercises outlined in a SPEAK OUT! Workbook. Together, SPEAK OUT! Providers and their patients employ the principles of motor learning with multiple repetitions and intensive home practice. They complete the lessons in the workbook deliberately and purposefully. Patients take back control of their speech. They turn their speech into an intentional act. The goal is for every patient to regain and retain their speech and swallowing for a lifetime!
Benefits for Licensed SPEAK OUT! Providers:
- SPEAK OUT! Workbook for you and your patients (100 USD fee to ship outside the U.S.).
- SPEAK OUT! eLibrary* for you and your patients.
- Sample treatment forms.
- Opportunity to practice your SPEAK OUT! and teletherapy skills in mock sessions with our Parkinson Voice Advocates.
- License must be renewed annually, but there are no renewal fees.
About SPEAK OUT!
Training & Licensing
This 10.5 hour continuing education course has been approved for 1.05 ASHA CEUs. The course is only available in English. It consists of 20 text and video modules. Closed-captioning of videos is available. A strong internet connection with a modern browser is necessary.
The course includes SPEAK OUT! efficacy research, individual and group therapy demonstrations (in-person & teletherapy), evaluation and treatment forms, and marketing tips. This training also introduces the unique Circle of INTENT, a comprehensive method designed by Parkinson Voice Project to help people with Parkinson’s regain and retain their speech and swallowing.