Speech, Voice & Swallowing Telepractice At Home On Your Computer Need help with a voice disorder or want to improve the sound of your voice? Is your voice unpleasant? Strained? Not effective when speaking to groups or in your job? Can't get the help you need? Too long a drive? Can't find a therapist? Our voice specialists can help improve your speaking voice in five easy steps with online "face-to-face" coaching. Watch a video demonstrating this approach! We have a nationally certified Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) eLoud therapist who provides face-to-face as well as telepractice services. Here is a video showing the success in working with a Parkinson's client. Computer Voice & Speech Therapy Solves Your Problem Your computer brings our expert therapists right to your home for individual, personalized therapy for your voice or swallowing problem. Click here to learn more. Telepractice uses computers to connect individuals with speech, voice and swallowing problems from a distance. These services are also called telehealth, or telepractice, or telemedicine. Using a standard web camera and online video connections, the Voice & Swallowing Center of Maine therapists offer live interactive face-to-face treatment from a distance, using your computer in your home.We will help walk you through the set-up process allowing you to access our password protected website. Special Therapist Skills Needed This is not typical speech therapy. Voice & Swallowing Center specialists are among the most skilled and experienced in telepractice and coaching services. The voice specialists at the Voice & Swallowing Center of Maine are experienced working with individuals with voice disorders and with professional speakers in major corporations. Effectiveness of Telepractice A large number of studies have been conducted to determine if speech teletherapy provided through computers is as effective as face-to-face. When properly used, the results are the same when skilled, experienced speech language pathologists are used. Getting Started If you have been seen by a doctor and diagnosed with a voice disorder, a visit to the Voice and Swallowing Center is required for complete voice evaluation before considering telepractice. If you want training and coaching to establish more effective voice use, contact us for more information about special packages and rates. Cost The cost is no more than traditional "in the clinic" therapy. A few insurance companies will pay for telepractice. When the costs associated with travel and the ability to access skilled voice therapists are considered, telepractice is a good value. The Voice and Swallowing Center can be contacted by telephone at (207) 338-9349 or by email at speech@wcgh.org