Free to Speak: Overcoming Spasmodic Dysphonia: A Non-Drug Holistic Rehabilitation Model
Connie Pike, a Speech-Language Pathologist, was diagnosed with Spasmodic Dysphonia in 2005. She was able to learn to mange this condition and overcome all handicaps associated with it through a multi-disiplinary holistic approach. This book describes her journey of recovery and offers an appendix of exercises for self-help and for other Speech therapists to guide their SD clients on the way to becoming “free to speak” again.
About the Author
Connie Pike is a Speech Language Pathologist who, after 25 years in the field, was diagnosed with a supposedly incurable neurological disordrer; Spasmodic Dysphonia. Her belief in holistic healing took her on a journey of discovering the way out of the “voice priso…
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I found this book easy to read and provides a very honest account of the condition known as spasmodic dysphonia. Its authored by a certified speech and language pathologist who herself had SD but was able, with a holistic (natural) approach to treatment, to largely overcome the condition. The book does not pretend that there is an easy fix, but gives those patients diagnosed with SD, HOPE of significant improvement without the need for drugs or surgery. The list of exercises provided as an appendix to the book, give a good summary of what is required to achieve a positive outcome for those willing to commit to a regular practise regime. The ‘old view’ that there is no hope (apart from drugs or surgery) is clearly out of date for those seeking a natural, longer-term improvement in their voice. A recommended read in my view.
As someone suffering from Spasmodic Dysphonia, I find this book extremely beneficial and inspirational. It focuses healing on the person and not the dis-ease. I admire Connie Pike for her courage to buck the odds and the spiritual insight to thank God for giving her the gift of Spasmodic Dysphonia, the grace to handle it, and the passion to help others.