Introduction: Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) often suffer from speech
impairments and dysphagia due to impaired motor control of the tongue and lips. Aim: To investigate the effect of singing on peak flow, speech- and
swallowing abilities in individuals with CP. Method: Ten adults with CP
received one-to-one singing lessons by a professional singing teacher for one
hour twice a week for 6 months. Methods: The peak flow, swallowing-, speech-,
and eating abilities were investigated pre, and after 3 months and 6
months of singing. Results: The meal analysis revealed that an average
of eleven factors was improved after 6 months of
singing. Nine out of ten participants improved their pronunciation of the
letter “N” and seven participants improved their pronunciation of the letter
“G”. The singing lessons increased the peak flow significantly (p = 0.02; Pre =
246 ± 36, 3 months = 287 ± 34, and
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