The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is offering a new, free quarterly series of interactive group discussions focused on speech therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Each session will explore evidence-based approaches and exercises that support speech, swallowing, and communication in PD. The first meeting is October 7 at 12pm PT.
Whether you currently participate in speech therapy, are considering it for the future, or are curious about treatment options, you will learn practical tips that can help you feel more informed and confident when working with a speech-language pathologist.
Join in to share experiences, ask questions, and practice exercises.
Session Dates:
- October 7, 2026
- January 13, 2027
- May 5, 2027
- July 14th, 2027
- October 13, 2027
Meeting time: 12-1pm, PT
Facilitator: Alexandria Russell, MS, SLP, Lingraphica
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
Email to register or for more information: Anushka Shiell, MSW
About the facilitator:
Alexandria Russell, MS, SLP, has 13 years experience as a medical speech pathologist. She is skilled in treating the adult population with neurological and chronic conditions. Her focus is helping patients to improve their cognitive, communication, language, and swallowing skills, thereby improving quality of life.
As a Sr. Consumer Education Specialist with Lingraphica, Alexandria provides resources, education, and support to individuals with communication challenges and their care partners.