Augmentative Speech Device Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
AT&T, ChatterVox Voice Amplifier, Clicker 4, ComLink, Dragon Computer Speech Recognition Software, Dragon Speak, Dynavox, E-triloquist, ECO-14, Gus pocket communicator, Lightwriter, LINK Plus Communication Aid, mercury, MyTobii, PalmOne, Pretke Romich, Quick Glance Eye Gaze System, Rolltalk Maxi, Smart, SofType and NextUp Talker, Toshiba Notebook w/Grid2, TTY Phone, Ultratec Operator Assisted, Words+ Ez keys, Zygo Pollyanna
What is Augmentative Speech Device?
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.
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Reasons Taken
125 patients in the community are using or have used Augmentative Speech Device.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 74 | 64% |
| disease-related symptoms | 13 | 11% |
| Slurred speech | 9 | 7% |
| Difficulty speaking | 3 | 2% |
| Voice and speech problems | 3 | 2% |
| General health | 3 | 2% |
| Fasciculations | 2 | 1% |
| Assistive communication | 2 | 1% |
| Difficulty projecting voice | 1 | <1% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | <1% |
| Atrophy, hand muscles | 1 | <1% |
| Speech ataxia-problems coordinating speech | 1 | <1% |
| Decreased diaphragm strength | 1 | <1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been using Augmentative Speech Device or how long patients were using Augmentative Speech Device before stopping.
