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Left: Screenshot
of the sustained vowel duration exercise module in the LSVT program, where
a
thermometer indicates sound pressure level and a clock indicates duration.
Colored bands indicate
targets.
Right: Screenshot
of the pitch range exercise module, where arrows and piano
keys indicate pitch.
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PDA-Enhanced
Speech Treatment for Parkinson Disease Oral communication
is vital in education, employment, social functioning, and self-expression.
Over 20 million children and adults have a neurological disorder that
may impair their ability to communicate orally. The PDA-Enhanced Speech
Treatment project builds upon a well-established foundation of experimental
efficacy data and integrates state-of-the-art technology to examine
the use of Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) technology in the implementation
of an efficacious voice treatment (LSVT) for Parkinson disease (PD).
These studies, utilizing PDA technology, provide an excellent opportunity
to break new ground in the goal of improving communication and the quality
of life of individuals with neurological disorders. |
