03/15/2021
“Not being able to speak is not the same thing as not having anything to say.” Here we see one of Russell Rehab’s patients with his eye gaze AAC device trial, making requests to go for a walk & eat, verbally, for the first time! Eye gaze devices track the patient’s eye movements and they can select the words/phrases they would like to say by focusing their gaze on specific buttons on the screen. This smart boy has a lot to say, we just needed to find the right device for him in order to increase his current vocabulary. In order to obtain an AAC device, an evaluation must be completed by a licensed SLP. Russell Rehab offers evaluations for AAC devices (augmentative and alternative communication devices), training, and assists with insurance paperwork & applications for funding once we find the right device for the patient’s needs - because everyone deserves a voice.
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