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Bulbar Features Communication Gabrielle Rossano, Speech and Language Therapist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Communication 80% of people with MND will experience a change in their voice Isolation Frustration

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Bulbar Features Communication

Gabrielle Rossano, Speech and Language Therapist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

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Communication

80% of people with MND will

experience a change in their voice

Isolation
Frustration
Low self esteem
Loss of control
Early SLT involvement is essential

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AAC

Low tech
High tech

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Capturing voice

Message banking
Voice banking

MND Connect helpline

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Effective communication

How does this person communicate?
Do you have what is needed to hand?
Ask simple, single questions
Calm and unrushed

Don’t

Speak slowly
Finish sentences
Talk over the person

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Further information

Voice Banking Information https://www.mndassociation.org/professionals/ management-of-mnd/aac-for-mnd/voice- banking/ Voice Banking information sheet https://www.mndassociation.org/app/uploads/2 019/06/Voice-banking-information.pdf MND Association AAC Pathway https://www.mndassociation.org/app/uploads/p g015-aac-pathway-full-guidance.pdf