The Silent Side of Parkinson's with Samantha Elandary

How does Parkinson’s disease alter communication beyond movement?Guest: Samantha Elandary, MA, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of Brainstorms, Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Samantha Elandary, MA, CCC-SLP, to explore the neurological changes that impact communication and engagement in individuals living with Parkinson’s. Together, they unpack how declining dopamine levels influence more than motor function, shaping sensory processing, motivation, and overall participation. The conversation also examines how sensory changes can affect a person’s awareness of their own speech and movement, leading to unique communication challenges that are often misunderstood or overlooked.About the Guest: Samantha Elandary is the Founder and CEO of Parkinson Voice Project. She has devoted her life to making quality speech therapy accessible to individuals with Parkinson’s disease and related neurological conditions. Under her leadership, Parkinson Voice Project developed the SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, an effective, comprehensive speech therapy program for treating motor speech deficits associated with Parkinson’s.Mentioned in this episode:Register for the Aphasia Discourse Conference on June 7