Speech in Parkinson's Disease
Abstract
Speech abnormalities are one of the commonest but often overlooked manifestations of Parkinson’s disease (PD) with nearly 90% of patients being affected. 1–4 The manifold disruptions of communication are explored in this chapter in an attempt to understand its pathological mechanisms, clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods and treatment strategies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Voice and Speech Disorders
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
Phonetics and Phonology Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 151–159
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter