Speak Steady: Parkinson's Speech Therapy at Home
Stronger Voice. Clearer Speech. Lasting Results.
“Jess, my husband has been using the communication techniques and he is a new person. We can understand him and his quality of life has improved 100 fold.”
— Erika N., wife of Joe, 12 years living with Parkinson’s disease
A Movement-Integrated Approach to Parkinson's Speech Therapy for You.
If your voice has become softer, less clear, or more tiring, you are not alone.
Speak Steady was developed by Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Jessica Ackerman MSCCC-SLP, also a Registered Yoga Teacher with a career of experience in Voice and Speech Therapy for neurologic impairments, including LSVT LOUD. Jessica's science-backed, proven results program aims to maximize vocal loudness, breath support for speech, and intelligibility of speech that so often impact communication effectiveness of people with Parkinson's Disease.
Communication is Life. The impact of diminished verbal expression cannot be underestimated. There are effective ways to improve communication, conversation, and socialization where traditional voice therapy falls short. Speak Steady is more than a program, but a full package that improves voice loudness, speech intelligibility, and communication effectiveness, and sees each individual as a whole person, with the objective of maximizing overall quality of life.
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Online Speech Therapy Support for Parkinson's Here:
Parkinson's speech therapy online with Jessica Ackerman
Jessica Ackerman, MS, CCC-SLP Specializes in Parkinson’s Speech, Voice, and Cognition
Resources
The Shift: Parkinson's, Communication, Health & Living Well
A collection of practical insights, clinical expertise, and real-life perspective to help you communicate more confidently, navigate Parkinson's disease, support loved ones, and live with greater resilience.
Written by Jessica Ackerman, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT, Speech-Language Pathologist and Yoga Teacher, these articles explore Parkinson's communication, voice, swallowing, cognition, caregiving, health, mindset, and the everyday moments that shape quality of life.
Because how you think, communicate, and connect shapes how you live.
Learn. Grow. Stay connected. Live with greater clarity and confidence.