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Using Augmentative Speech Device
105 Patients currently use Augmentative Speech Device
3 Patients stopped using Augmentative Speech Device
SLea Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: moderate Chest: moderate Legs: moderate See profile SLea AT&T, daily since Sep 05, 2006
claudiamedic Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: moderate Chest: moderate Legs: moderate See profile claudiamedic Quick Glance Eye Gaze System, as needed since May 01, 2007
Fatboy Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: moderate Chest: moderate Legs: moderate See profile Fatboy Dynavox, as needed since Jun 07, 2006

Brand Names: AT&T, Clicker 4, comlink, Dragon Speak, Dynavox, eco14, Gus pocket communicator, Lightwriter, link plus, mercury, mytobii, PalmOne, Pretke Romich, Quick Glance Eye Gaze System, Rolltalk Maxi, Smart, TTY Phone, Ultratec Operator Assisted, Words+ Ez keys, writing

Augmentative Speech Device is any computerised device which allows a user to form words and sentences through electronic controls. This may be via an enclosed unit such as a Litewriter, or using computer software in combination with a laptop computer. Read more...

What we've learned

Why Patients Use Augmentative Speech Device

Other	70
Disease-related symptoms	10
Slurred speech	8
Not indicated	8
General health	3
Fasciculations	2
Voice and speech problems	2
Decreased diaphragm strength	1
Difficulty projecting voice	1
Difficulty speaking	1
Speech ataxia-problems coordinating speech	1
Stiffness/spasticity	1

How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Augmentative Speech Device

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
0	5	10	19	24	7

Why Patients Stopped Using Augmentative Speech Device (multiple reasons could be selected)

Other	2
Side effects too severe	1
Not indicated	1

How Long Patients Used Augmentative Speech Device Before Stopping

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
0	0	0	2	1	0

Average: Augmentative Speech Device Ratings

	1
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Augmentative Speech Device Treatment Report