There is a new mobile accessory called SmallTalk for those suffering from Aphasia, which is an impairment of the ability to speak or understand words, usually as a result of stroke or brain injury. This mobile accessory was announced by Lingraphica, creator of the Lingraphica speech-generating device for Aphasia. This device is very portable, light and pocket-friendly and beneficial for communication and practice on the go. This device enables users to carry along with them a collection of phrases, icons, and videos anywhere anytime. The Lingraphica speech-generating device, coupled with the SmallTalk provides a complete all-round system for aphasia communication and recovery.
SmallTalk comes in handy for everyday uses such as restaurants, phone conversations, doctor’s appointments or emergencies. Users can also signal themselves to speak by sporting earphones and playing phrases so that they are audible only to them.
“The release of the SmallTalk takes us to the next level in our comprehensive approach to aphasia,” comments Lingraphica CEO Andrew Gomory. “Adding the benefits of portability to the unlimited communication and practice opportunities that the Lingraphica offers is an important part of our ongoing mission to improve the lives of our users. We’re proud to be able to present it.”
Lingraphica’s developers and programmers conducted a year-long intensive design project where their goal was to gather the key capabilities of the Lingraphica and put them into a suitable handheld device. Although SmallTalk is created with the Apple iPod Touch in mind, it can be ordered directly from the company as an accessory to the Lingraphica device. iPod touch users can download a demo set of icons and videos from the Apple App Store at no cost. All one has to do is select SmallTalk for Aphasia. Users will require owning a Lingraphica speech-generating device to make the most of the SmallTalk’s capabilities and build a customized version of the SmallTalk.
People who have suffered a stroke or brain injury that has impaired their ability to speak or understand words have hope in the form of Lingraphica. This company is the leading provider of speech-generating devices. The device enables Aphasia sufferers to communicate with the help of picture icons that utter phrases or words in a natural human voice. They can also practice speech using videos and language exercises with this tool.
The Lingraphica device can be reimbursed through Medicare. It arrives with the SmallTalk mobile accessory for a no-obligation trial.