I have had a tremendous problem with speech. The major source of trouble seems to be volume. I have trouble initiating speech. I "mentally freeze" during a discussion which is quite anoying. I received a call from a solicitor and my voice froze for a long enough period of time that he thougt I had hung up on him. I can manage to get enough volume to be heard if presenting to a group. My biggest problem comes in one on one conservations. I have gone through the Silverman therapy and it seemed to help . I have had bilateral brain stimulation surgery. My speech did not improve. I can sing a song, if I remember the words, but it comes out soft. Hope this infomation will be helpful. Dick Swindler (52/15)