Role of SLT

Question 1

Common Communication Challenges of PD

Answer 1

Cognitive Changes, Hypokinetic Dysarthria, Writing, Facial Cues

Question 2

Common Dysphagia Challenges in PD

Answer 2

Difficulty at all stages of swallow
Saliva Managment

Question 3

NICE Guidelines for PD dysphagia management - SLT

Answer 3

Strategies to improve swallow safety (e.g. EMST)

Question 4

NICE Guidelines for PD communication management - SLT

Answer 4

AAC considerations
Attention to effort therapies