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We had a speech therapist at out meeting Tues night. She is trained in the Lee Silverman method & based on what she said, I agree w/Kathrynne's suggestion. In a message dated 6/24/1999 11:03:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > > Mary Ann, > I wonder if a referral to a speech-language pathologist would be of > benefit? They work closely in the Parkinson Outreach Program with > patients, with regard to chewing, swallowing, and speaking, and might be > able to recommend exercises or awareness that could help Jamie. > > Alternatively, what about a mechanical soft diet? I.e., ground beef > rather than steak, soft-cooked vegetables and fruits -- that don't > require vigorous chewing? > > Let us know how he progresses, we care very much. > Best regards, > Kathrynne >