Community Education Forum: Speech Language Pathology & HD
Did you know that HD can change our ability to communicate and swallow?聽
Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) are experts in communication and work to assess & treat speech language, cognitive communication & swallowing disorders among children and adults.聽SLPs play a crucial role in managing and treating these changes at all stages of the disease.
Jasmine Cload,聽a registered Speech Language Pathologist who specializes in neurological movement disorders including HD,聽will discuss signs and symptoms and what you can do about them. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to learn about:
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Swallowing safety and red flags
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Speech and voice changes and treatment options
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Cognitive-communication difficulties and management strategies
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Saliva challenges, including drooling and dry mouth
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Answers to your questions
