2007-06-15 06:59:48 · 6 answers · asked by Pipply 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Check with your state's assistive technology project or program about Alternative Augmentative Communication devices. You can also talk with a speech-language pathologist or someone at your state's department of vocational rehabilitation.
There are a number of different AAC devices out there, and many can be funded through Medicare/Medicaid or other charitable organizations.
Some names to look for (and Google) are:
Dynavox
Prentke Romich
2007-06-15 07:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by pokecheckme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE NODDING PAGE
If the stroke victim can nod, you can point to each item on the Nodding Page and ask if that's what she wants. The stroke victim can nod when you've pointed to what she wants. It's an easy way for her to make common requests. This resourse I found on line and helped great in our family situation.
2007-06-15 07:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by babymonsterval 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been through what you are experiencing right now. My suggestion is that of "Baby Einstein". Try to teach him simple things with hand gestures (most of which are able to be done with one hand) My 1 year old niece and 2 year old nephew use "basic signing" to communicate. Look up the Baby Einstein tapes, it may help. I am guessing because as you said you are not sure if he is comprehending even magnet letters. My prayers are with you and your family. Also, if the above is not an option; my mother in law was not able to communicate at all at age 85. I would talk to her and look at her eyes. From knowing the person, you can ask them "yes" and "no" questions, they are able to answer these and they can relate too without comprimising their dignity.
2016-05-21 02:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although the patient may only be able to speak a few words, generally they can sing.
Yes I know it sounds crazy, but give it a try.
Encourage them to sing along to a favorite song.
Later they can learn to 'sing' their needs.
Good luck
A.D.
2007-06-15 07:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by Ann D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try symbols. they are effective. You can know when they are upset or happy from their looks. But to tell them something, try symbols.. or try to know what this or that ,means to them, then use it in the same way
2007-06-15 07:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nod for yes shake for no depends on what words
2007-06-15 07:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by Yup Yup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋