Parkinson’s and Spasmodic Dysphonia Survey: Share Your Experience

Opportunity to participate in research from home – anywhere in the US        Staying Connected through Communication Survey The University of Washington SPEAC Lab is looking for individuals with select communication-related diagnoses to answer survey questions about...

Talking and Walking with Parkinson’s in Syncopated Time

Syncopation in musical terms is described as “a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm.” A placement of rhythmic stresses or accents where they wouldn’t normally occur. (Source Wikipedia) Syncopation is often used by dance teachers...

Dystonia more than just a muscle cramp

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by persistent or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal, movements, postures, or both.  Dystonia can be idiopathic, often running in families, and occurring without an associated medical or neurological disease...