Speech Versus Speaking: The Experiences of People With Parkinson's Disease and Implications for Intervention

Conclusions From the perspective of participants with Parkinson's disease, speaking is an activity requiring both physical and cognitive effort that takes place in a social context. Although many report positive experiences with speech treatment, some reported dissatisfaction with speech drills and exercises and a lack of focus on the social aspects of communication. Suggestions for improvement include increased focus on the cognitive demands of speaking and on the psychosocial aspects of communication. (Source: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology)

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