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Adaptive Technology/Products: Disability Specific: Aphasia

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New Sign Communication Partner's first video "EVERYDAY OBJECTS" is available in both VHS and DVD formats. This video is a home therapy resource for individuals with severe to moderate word finding difficulties (anomia) due to neurological impairment, such as stroke or head injury. Communication Partner's video, "Everyday Objects," is essentially "speech therapy at home". Developed by a speech-language pathologist, this video is a home therapy tool specifically for people with SEVERE EXPRESSIVE aphasia. This means the individual has difficulty expressing single words and/or short phrases. Automatic phrases such as "thank you" or "hello" may be present, but overall word finding skills are significantly impaired.

New Sign Lingraphica is the speech-generating device designed specifically for adults with aphasia. Combining images, animation, text, and spoken words to provide communication for those who have lost their speech, it enables users to express their needs, thoughts, and wishes. The Lingraphica also provides unlimited speech practice to maximize the return of natural language skills.

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