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Many thanksand regards Tony. -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Judge Simon (Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) Sent: 14 December 2009 12:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Key board access to obtain communication. Hi Tony, (Hope my answers aren't too predictable but): A) sounds like this client could do with some more assessment - i.e. with SLT and ideally a specialist AAC team (that said I'm not sure who covers Dorset? Southampton is listed on the CM page [1]?)? This would help define is AAC goals and maybe result in a rehab plan orientated around improving his communication (that might involve AAC) In the short term, it would be good to get some more information such as: How does he communicate at the moment? When is he frustrated in his communication? Are there any low-tech systems in place? B) Given A- there are some good text to speech programmes around designed for what it seems you describe, e.g. WindBag [1] by Sensory Software. Cheers Simon [1] http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/Resources/AAC_Centres/aac_centres .html [2] http://www.sensorysoftware.com/windbag.html -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lewis, Tony Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:15 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Key board access to obtain communication. I know of a client who has had a bleed on the brain and is left with a stroke. His family have been practicing with him using a standard key board . He can use the key board fairly well but family were wondering if this could be taken to the next stage , i.e. Speech. The family seem to be struggling with any professional input on this , and I do not know the full story .Question ;- Is there any guidance you can give . Family would be prepared to fund privately if push comes to shove. Many thanks and Seasons Greetings . Tony Lewis. SRE Dorset wheelchair service .Tel No 01305 261210. ************************************************************************ ******************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSI recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere For more information and to find out how you can switch, visit www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/nhsmail ************************************************************************ ********************************************