Elina Tripoliti, PhD, MRCSLT- National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Marathon, Greece

Tereza Tykalova, MD- Czech Technical University of Prague, Praha, Czech Republic

This MDS Interactive module provides learners with information on the prevalence, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of speech problems in Parkinson's disease. 

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:

1. Provide an overview of speech problems in Parkinson's disease.
2. Describe the main ways of evaluation of speech problems in Parkinson's disease in clinical practice.
3. Discuss and plan treatment of speech problems in Parkinson's disease based on functional aims for communication and participation.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for clinicians, researchers, post-doctoral fellows, medical residents, medical students, allied health professionals with an interest in current clinical trends and approaches for diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.