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, TTY Phone, Ultratec Operator Assisted, Words+ Ez keys, Zygo Pollyanna
Generic Name: Augmentative Speech Device
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 | 75 | 65% |
| disease-related symptoms | 13 | 11% |
| Slurred speech | 9 | 7% |
| Voice and speech problems | 3 | 2% |
| General health | 3 | 2% |
| Fasciculations | 2 | 1% |
| Assistive communication | 2 | 1% |
| Difficulty speaking | 2 | 1% |
| Difficulty projecting voice | 1 | <1% |
| Atrophy, hand muscles | 1 | <1% |
| Speech ataxia-problems coordinating speech | 1 | <1% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 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.
