Communication Aids

Many people have difficulty speaking or understanding what they say and the barriers of this communication can be a major obstacle to every aspect of life.

Communication disorders affect 2.2 million people including aphasia, autism, cerebral palsy, dementia, head trauma, difficulty learning, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and stroke

There are various communication aids that can help people communicate more effectively. Useful support tools may include computer-assisted communication of "no technology" (E-Tran frame) using various input methods and dedicated electronic AAC devices.

In this briefing we will explain the main options for choosing electronic accessories to make communication clearer and faster. These auxiliary and alternative communication (AAC) support tools can be dedicated devices or smartphones running standard computers, tablets, or specialized software or applications. Many people combine these high-tech tools with other forms of nonverbal communication such as gestures, facial expressions, photos, signatures.

The needs for communication support for all people are different, and choosing a suitable communication aid for individuals depends on their needs, personal preferences, and abilities. With so many complementary tools to choose from, we emphasize the importance of seeking a comprehensive evaluation through language and speech therapists. This will take into account all important factors such as personal sports strengths and weaknesses, vision, cognition, language and communication. If necessary, the therapist can also contact the Specialist Communication Aid Center.

Many communication aids such as speech recognition software are not suitable for patients with PMLD. However, Big Mack, which allows you to record sounds and activate sounds just by pressing a button, is an example of communication support that helps PMLD people communicate. If you record noise on Big Mack and paste a photo on it or paste the object, you can urge the user to use it. Then, by pressing Big Mack and activating the message or voice, people can communicate and participate.

The needs for communication support for all people are different, and choosing a suitable communication aid for individuals depends on their needs, personal preferences, and abilities. With so many complementary tools to choose from, we emphasize the importance of seeking a comprehensive evaluation through language and speech therapists. This will take into account all important factors such as personal sports strengths and weaknesses, vision, cognition, language and communication. If necessary, the therapist can also contact the Specialist Communication Aid Center.

In this briefing we will explain the main options for choosing electronic accessories to make communication clearer and faster. These auxiliary and alternative communication (AAC) support tools can be dedicated devices or smartphones running standard computers, tablets, or specialized software or applications. Many people combine these high-tech tools with other forms of nonverbal communication such as gestures, facial expressions, photos, signatures. The needs for communication support for all people are different, and choosing a suitable communication aid for individuals depends on their needs, personal preferences, and abilities. With so many complementary tools to choose from, we emphasize the importance of seeking a comprehensive evaluation through language and speech therapists. This will take into account all important factors such as personal sports strengths and weaknesses, vision, cognition, language and communication.