Parkinson's disease progressively weakens the voice, making it soft and hard to understand. LSVT LOUD is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment — and Amanda Smith delivers it with 10+ years of neurological expertise.
Evidence-based care from Amanda Smith, MS, CCC-SLP — 10+ years of clinical experience in Sandy Springs, GA.
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Louder, Clearer Voice
LSVT LOUD uses high-effort exercises to recalibrate your perception of your own voice — producing significant, lasting improvements in volume and projection.
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25+ Years of Research
LSVT LOUD is the most researched behavioral treatment for Parkinson's hypophonia. It's not experimental — it's proven across hundreds of peer-reviewed studies.
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Swallowing & Safety
Parkinson's affects swallowing alongside speech. We address both in a coordinated program to reduce aspiration risk and protect nutrition and safety.
How It Works
What to Expect
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Comprehensive Evaluation
Voice, articulation, loudness, and swallowing are assessed to establish a clear baseline and identify the most impactful targets.
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LSVT LOUD Program (16 Sessions)
The 4-week intensive program follows the LSVT LOUD protocol — 4 sessions per week, calibrated to your current severity and goals.
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Home Practice Coaching
Daily exercises are the engine of progress. We teach you and your care partner exactly how to practice effectively between sessions.
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Maintenance & Long-Term Support
After the intensive phase we provide maintenance sessions and ongoing monitoring to protect the gains you've worked for.
Is This Right for You?
This Therapy Helps People With:
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Parkinson's disease with reduced vocal volume (hypophonia)
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A voice that has become soft, monotone, or difficult to understand
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Difficulty being heard in conversation, in groups, or on the phone
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Early swallowing changes associated with Parkinson's
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Multiple System Atrophy or other Parkinsonism variants
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Family members who say they can no longer hear you clearly
LSVT LOUD (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) is an intensive 4-week program consisting of 16 individual sessions. It uses high-effort vocal exercises to recalibrate the brain's perception of loudness, restoring normal voice volume in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Most patients notice meaningful improvements within the first two weeks. Research shows gains are typically maintained for 12-24 months post-treatment.
Many plans including Medicare cover speech therapy for Parkinson's when medically necessary. We recommend verifying coverage with your insurer before your first appointment.
Yes. Parkinson's commonly affects swallowing (dysphagia) in addition to speech. Amanda evaluates and treats both in a coordinated program.
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available for established patients. Some portions of the initial evaluation require an in-person visit.
Ready to Get Your Voice Back?
Schedule a Parkinson's voice therapy evaluation in Sandy Springs. In-person and virtual appointments available.
