About Parkinson Communication Lab
Parkinson Communication Lab provides specialized communication support for people living with Parkinson’s disease and the caregivers who support them.
Parkinson’s disease can affect voice, communication, and conversation over time. Many individuals notice their voice becoming quieter, conversations becoming more effortful, or difficulty finding words.
Parkinson Communication Lab was created to provide practical tools, guided voice practice, and supportive communication strategies that help individuals stay engaged in conversations and maintain meaningful connections.
About Courtney Stepleton
Courtney Stepleton, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist with extensive experience working with individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.
Her work focuses on helping people maintain strong voices, improve communication clarity, and stay connected in everyday conversations.
Courtney is a certified SPEAK OUT! ® provider and has worked extensively with individuals experiencing cognitive-communication and voice changes related to neurological conditions.
Her approach combines evidence-based speech therapy strategies, practical communication techniques, and supportive group programs designed specifically for People with Parkinson’s Disease and other related movement disorders.
Our Approach
Communication is one of the most important ways people stay connected to their families, friends, and communities.
Parkinson Communication Lab focuses on strengthening voice, supporting conversation skills, and providing tools that help both individuals and caregivers navigate cognitive communication changes with confidence.
Through voice practice groups, educational resources, and caregiver support sessions, the goal is to help people with Parkinson’s stay heard, understood, and engaged in meaningful conversation.