Probably as typical as most PD symptoms, given how differently PD affects folks. In Peter's case, communication--spoken, written--is very slow, long pauses to think of the word, gaps when the train of thought gets derailed, much difficulty writing,weak unclear voice, and of course lack of facial expression. You are not alone! This dod not happen all at once--but built up gradually. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/9 Oxford,OH <[log in to unmask]> http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Ask me about the CARE list for ** ** Parkinson's caregivers ! ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **