Three-Time Pro Bowl Star Chris Johnson Uses Speech-Generating Device to Speak After ALS Lou Gehrig's Diagnosis

Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has revealed he can no longer speak on his own after being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a Good Morning America interview with Michael Strahan.
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How to improve your communication with someone with a speech impairment

October marked alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) awareness month. AAC includes all means of communication that a person may use besides talking. Low-tech methods include means of interaction like hand gestures, facial movements, or pointing ...
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Communication Unbound: Tobii Unveils New Family of Eye-Controlled AAC Devices, Gives Voice to Those With Communication Challenges

Tobii I-Series enables effective communication in all forms, making independence a reality for those who need it most STOCKHOLM & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Tobii Technology, the global market leader in eye-tracking and Gaze Interaction assistive ...
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Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment receives grant for speech-generating devices

COLUMBIA - The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment received a grant for speech-generating devices that can help kids with autism and complex communication needs to express their needs and wants. The approximately $7,200 grant from Boone ...