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Mallory, welcome to the PD LIST I don't have any speech problems at this time but I did want to extend a welcome from one Wildcat to another. Go Big Blue! U of Ky 1951/1952 Mallory Dillon wrote: > Brenda, > I was writing to try and help you get in contact with a speech language > pathologist (SLP). There a couple of numbers you can try and call. I > don't know any therapists out there personally. > In some states, the National Parkinson Foundation sponsors a rehab program > (including speech). You can call (800) 243-3333 for that, or get in > contact with the nearest Parkinson Outreach Program. > > You can request a referral to an SLP by calling (800) 327-4545. This is > the Patient service coordinators at NPF Centers. > > You could also call American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) > for the identification of SLP's in your area. This is the national > organization for the profession. That number is (800) 638-8255. They also > have a website I am all too familiar with www.asha.org. Hope this helps! > Mallory