The causes and characteristics of speech impairment in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, while common, are complex and variable. Speech production is related to and coordinated by an integrated network of sensory, muscular, respiratory, and cognitive functions,...
If you know anything about Parkinson’s disease, you know that it is a sneaky disease that often causes changes in the body even before symptoms occur, and this includes speech. A low voice, monotone pitch, and altered rate are some of the common speech problems...
