Voice Output Communication Aids
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www.redbridgescp.org.uk> Voice output communication aids. (The Communication Trust, 2011) However, other, more informal, methods can be used to facilitate communication with young people with communication needs. Practitioners may consider using methods such as questionnaires, visual aids, kinaesthetic strategies (using movement and touch), video clips
Guidance for commissioning AAC equipment - NHS England
www.england.nhs.ukdifficulties with speech and to make communication as quick, simple and effective as possible when speech is impaired. The techniques include gestures, signing, symbols, communication boards and books, as well as powered and computerised devices such as voice output communication aids (VOCAs). 5.
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Communication aids and computer-based therapy after stroke
www.stroke.org.ukcommunication are available, such as Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs). VOCAs use a computer-generated voice to play messages aloud. Some can be operated simply with one finger to select pre-recorded messages. Others have a keyboard so typed text can be converted into speech. This may help if someone has difficulty speaking, but
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www.challengingbehaviour.org.ukVoice Output Communication Aids (VOCA): These ‘speak’ messages when pressed. There are lots of different types of VOCAs. Some devices are for recording one message (e.g. drink) on a ‘switch’ or large button. Others are capable of producing many different sentences, on a special computer or an app on a mobile or tablet.
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www.england.nhs.ukA deafblind person may also need support to communicate using a communication tool or aid. They may also rely on the use of Tadoma to communicate or use a Voice Output Communication Aid (VOCA). A deafblind person may also use non-verbal communication including gestures, pointing or eye-pointing. Support for people with a learning disability
Understanding the Differences Between Auditory …
www.asha.orgcombination of communication disorders. A communication disorder may result in a primary disability, or it may be secondary to other disabilities. A speech disorder is an impairment of the articulation of speech sounds, fluency, and/or voice. An articulation disorder is the atypical production of speech sounds, characterized by substitutions,