Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices are at the core of what Lingraphica offers to those with aphasia and other speech disorders. You may know that we offer three devices, but do you know what the differences among them are? More importantly, if one of your clients could benefit from a device, do you know which one would best suit him/her? Read on to find out!
Lingraphica Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Richard Steele, summarizes the findings of a team of investigators from Ohio, Texas, and Alabama regarding discourse-based changes within the utterances produced by persons with aphasia who are engaging in constraint-induced aphasia therapy (CIAT). The goal of the research was to establish change patterns during CIAT participation.
Are you an avid fan of AAC devices? Have any clients who have improved their communication with a Lingraphica device? We invite you to share what you've proudly taught them and how they use their device!
At Lingraphica, we are deeply committed to partnering with individuals on their communication journey. To honor that commitment, we’ve created a new Customer Service department and training program, dedicated to answering questions about aphasia, our products, and available resources, as well as personalized device training. Read on for the details and what this means for your clients.
Lingraphica Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Richard Steele, summarizes the findings of a study from Cincinnati, OH and Birmingham, AL regarding behavioral and neurophysiological changes in persons with chronic aphasia following training and use of a high-tech AAC device with speech output.
For the employees at Lingraphica, what we do is more than "just a job," and we do it for more than the paycheck. Check out our Lingraphica Culture video to find out a bit more about the people behind everything that goes into providing clients with great customer service and high-quality products.
A diagnosis of aphasia is one most people do not expect, let alone fully understand. Whether aphasia is a result of stroke, illness, or injury, it can be overwhelming for both the person affected as well as their loved ones. Read on for Lingraphica’s new guide that provides information and resources.
If you know someone with aphasia, you likely know that communication can be difficult for him or her. So Lingraphica has compiled a list of seven quick tips for communication partners to make conversations easier for both parties.
Jennifer began her journey as a Lingraphica Clinical Consultant in June 2018. She is from Montpelier, IN and currently resides in Tipton, IN. Jennifer graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology and an M.A. in Speech Pathology from the same university. Read on to find out a bit more about the latest addition to our clinical consultant team!
Lingraphica Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Richard Steele, summarizes the findings of a study regarding methods and procedures used for training speech production in persons with aphasia.
