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Once it is determined that a patient will benefit from the Lee Silverman
Voice Treatment, the patient and caregiver participate in an “orientation
session.” Texas Voice Project provides the Lee Silverman
Voice Treatment strictly according to the research guidelines, and
it is important that each patient/caregiver understand the treatment
schedule and what is expected with regards to daily vocal exercises.
The anatomy and physiology of the speech and swallowing mechanism
will be explained, and patients will begin to learn about the sensory
disorder that accompanies Parkinson’s and its affect
on the voice. Patients will be instructed on how to maintain
good vocal hygiene.
Patients are given a Texas Voice Project treatment tote which contains
the supplies needed to help a patient improve their voice:
a treatment binder, a digital sound level meter, and a tripod. Patients
will utilize this equipment during their daily vocal practice during
the 4-week voice treatment and beyond. There is no charge to the
patient for this equipment ($125 value).
Patients and caregivers will be given a tour of the Texas Voice
Project facility, including the library, which contains over one
hundred books about Parkinson disease.
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