title: Technologies and strategies for people with communication problems following brain injury or stroke.
abstract: Communication problems experienced following a brain injury or stroke not only impact a person's ability to participate in their desired social and vocational roles but may also impact their ability to participate in decision-making about their care, participate in therapy and receive counseling and education. Many technologies exist, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), which can help increase communication and life participation following a brain injury or stroke. This article will define and describe a variety of AAC technologies and interventions for people with communication problems following acquired brain injury as well as discuss assessment, training and funding issues.
authors.affiliation: Shepherd Pathways Outpatient Program, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, USA. tracey_wallace@shepherd.org
authors.forename: Tracey
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: Adina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bradshaw
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology*; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003201:Computers; D005260:Female; D005378:Financial Support; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020521:Stroke / Q000523:psychology*; D013663:Teaching