How does the LSVT LOUD programme work?
Firstly, contact me if you would like to be considered for LSVT LOUD. We will discuss the treatment and book an assessment. If LSVT LOUD is considered the best way forward for you following assessment, we will commence with the therapy. 

Assessment:
This takes approximately one hour. During this time we will discuss:
 

• What your concerns are and how feel your voice and speech is impacting you.

• Your expectations and what you hope to gain from the therapy.

• If you have had any previous Speech and Language Therapy input e.g. on the NHS.

• I will gather some baseline information about your voice.

• We will discuss therapy options. 

• It is helpful if your spouse, partner, family member or carer can be present during the assessment. 

Therapy Sessions:

• 16 sessions over 4 weeks (4 sessions a week).

• Each session lasts one hour.

• Sessions are 1-2-1 with the client and therapist.

• LSVT LOUD requires a high level of physical effort for your voice. The format will be the same throughout the block of therapy, but the materials we use will change. 

Home activities:

• On therapy days, you will have 10 minutes of homework to do, once a day. 

• On non-therapy days, you will have 15 minutes of homework, twice a day.

• It is very important that you carry out the given activities to increase the chance of success.

Maintaining your voice and speech:
After therapy ends, you will need to keep up the good work and practise voice exercises every day. 

Follow-ups: Keeping in touch:
I will contact you three months after therapy to ensure that you are maintaining your voice and speech. After that, I will contact you six months later. You may want a refresher session.