Technologies and strategies for people with communication problems following brain injury or stroke.

Communication problems experienced following a brain injury or stroke not only impact a person's ability to participate in their desired social and vocational roles but may also impact their ability to participate in decision-making about their care, participate in therapy and receive counseling and...

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Publicado en:NeuroRehabilitation Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 199 - 210
Autores principales: Gentry, Tony, Wallace, Tracey, Bradshaw, Adina
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 2011
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Sumario:Communication problems experienced following a brain injury or stroke not only impact a person's ability to participate in their desired social and vocational roles but may also impact their ability to participate in decision-making about their care, participate in therapy and receive counseling and education. Many technologies exist, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), which can help increase communication and life participation following a brain injury or stroke. This article will define and describe a variety of AAC technologies and interventions for people with communication problems following acquired brain injury as well as discuss assessment, training and funding issues.