title: Assistive communication systems for the anarthric and severe dysarthric patient: a rationale for their use and criteria for their selection.
abstract: A rationale for the use of nonvocal communication systems by anarthric and severe dysarthric patients is presented. Criteria for selecting nonvocal systems are discussed in relationship to: type of motor dysfunction, intellectual and cognitive capabilities, language abilities, emotional-motivational status and system variables.
mesh_terms: D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D009633:Nonverbal Communication; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000379:methods