What is Augmentative Speech Device?
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TYPES:Generic: Augmentative Speech DeviceBrand:
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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How do members experience Augmentative Speech Device?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve communication | 43 | 11 | |
| Slurred speech | 22 | 3 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 16 | 1 | |
| Voice changes | 11 | 1 | |
| Difficulty speaking (dysarthria) | 6 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Impatient | 1 | |
| Nonepileptic seizures | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 25 |
Member evaluations
canmark
evaluated on Nov 23, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve communication: Moderate
- Side effects: None
mompeach
evaluated on Sep 17, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve communication: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
Tommy Maker
evaluated on Jul 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve communication: Slight
- Side effects: None
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