Hi, thanks for pointing that out - I'll pass the advice on.
Ian
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From: "Phillips Tracy (RBF) NOC" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: Advice for person who's developed 'asphasia' after a stroke
> Hi Ian,
>
> I think it is essential to get advice from the Speech and Language
> Therapist
> working with your friend's mum, or request a referral if she has not yet
> had
> an assessment. The therapist will be able to provide information about
> the
> lady's difficulty with reading and her auditory comprehension. I would be
> cautious about assuming that her auditory processing is unaffected as the
> TV
> provides a lot of visual information that people with comprehension
> difficulties can use to support their understanding. Further details
> about
> her auditory comprehension will determine which strategies may support
> reading.
>
> Please contact me if it would be helpful to discuss this further.
>
> Tracy Phillips
> Speech and Language Therapist in AAC
> Specialist Disability Service
> Oxford Centre for Enablement
> Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
> Windmill Road
> Headington
> Oxford
> OX3 7LD
>
> Tel: 01865 737445
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ian F.
> Sent: 30 October 2008 00:23
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Advice for person who's developed 'asphasia' after a stroke
>
> A friend has contacted me for advice. Her (elderly) mum has had a stroke
> which has left her with speech problems and difficulties processing print
> information (though her eyesight isn't affected), as well as limited
> dexterity in the right hand (she's normally right handed). My friend says
> her mum used to enjoy reading newspapers and magazines but now just sits
> watching TV. She asked if a scanning/reading pen might help her to start
> reading again. As she is watching tv I'm assuming her ability to process
> auditory information isn't impaired.
>
> I've suggested she tries to borrow a scanning/reading pen first, because
> they can be quite fiddly and her mum might find it hard enough to
> manipulate
>
> and hold magazines with her left hand never mind also try to use a
> scanning
> pen. I've suggested she explore talking newspapers and books, DAB radio
> and
> even an accessible computer with email / web access via screenreader to
> help
>
> her mum maintain contact with family and keep up with news. I've also
> suggested she contact the Stroke Association, IT CAN Help and AbilityNet
> for
>
> advice and to check her mum is receiving speech and language therapy.
>
> Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for equipment or strategies I
> can
>
> pass on?
> Thanks
> Ian Francis
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