Our SmallTalk Communication and Practice Apps are an important part of your communication and speech practice! We realized software bugs are causing two issues: videos to freeze and content to disappear.
Tis the season to be jolly! The holiday season is in full swing all across the country, and you might be feeling stressed about taking care of your loved one with aphasia. This season is the perfect time to practice language and communication skills with your loved ones. In fact, parties, shopping, and opening holiday cards all offer a unique opportunity to work with your loved one re-building speech skills. Here are a few tips for making the holidays merry with your loved ones with aphasia.
Our #saveSGDtech advocacy worked! Earlier in the month we received news that The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rescinding the policies from the February Durable Medical Equipment (DME) contractors' "coverage reminder" that required speech-generating devices (SGDs) to undergo changes and reclassification. CMS also announced it is opening up the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for a 30-day comment period ending December 6, 2014. This decision comes after months of conversations with CMS and the other manufactures of SGDs about the features and functionality that SGD users need to communicate effectively in their daily lives.
Caution lots of Halloween puns ahead…
It’s no secret that Lingraphica loves augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices; however, we know many clinicians may find it daunting to introduce a high-tech solution into their client’s lifestyle. We’re here to squash those spooky fears.
The speech community is buzzing with information about changes to Medicare’s coverage for speech-generating devices (SGDs). Headlines indicate that Medicare wants to limit coverage for individuals with ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, while other articles point to limits on functionality of SGDs. What the headlines miss are the stories of thousands of people with aphasia who rely on SGDs and their advanced technology to communicate.
October 29, 2014 is World Stroke Day. All around the globe, individuals, support groups and stroke associations are working to raise awareness about this common health condition. Because aphasia is often a result of a stroke, we hope educating the public about stroke will lead to fewer cases of aphasia. Here are 10 facts about stroke you may not know:
By Herb Silverman
Writing my blog, Unmistakably Herb, hwsilverman.wordpress.com, over the last several months, one of the post I published was so intriguing that it continues to ponder and persuade me even still. The article was called "Build The Excitement Anyone Would Be Proud Of" and, at the end of the article, I scribbled these words:
Last week, former New Orleans Saints football player, Steve Gleason penned an op-ed inThe Washington Post about his journey with ALS. Gleason, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2011, shares how he relies on a speech-generating device and other forms of technology to help him communicate, eat, breath, and interact with his family.
