In this podcast episode, Alisa Brownlee and Amanda Cuth discuss the challenges and strategies related to speech therapy for individuals with ALS. They explore the impact of ALS on communication, the importance of voice preservation techniques such as voice banking and cloning, and the role of technology in enhancing communication. The conversation also covers compensatory strategies for speech therapy, emergency communication needs, and the emotional aspects of dealing with communication changes. Amanda emphasizes the need for professional guidance in navigating these challenges and highlights the advancements in communication devices and techniques.

Alisa Brownlee and Amanda Cuth each have many years of experience addressing communication needs for people with ALS.

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org

Gale Ferranto and Buona Foods are uniting to match your donations for #GivingTuesday to ALS United Mid-Atlantic. In this GOALS Podcast, Gale discusses her mother's battle with ALS and her support for ALS care and research.

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org

Charles Poeppelman joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss how Synchron is developing Brain Computer Interface technology to improve the lives of people with ALS. In this podcast, we discuss how AI can enhance the power of BCI, how BCI can improve safety, and how this technology can address accessibility and communication.

Learn more about the January 21st educational webinar at learnaboutbci.com Additional information at www.synchronbci.com

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org