Communication Technology - 'Speech-to-Speech' Telephone Services

Athetoid cerebral palsy can also affect speech. This condition is known as dysarthia. Speech is affected to a degree in every case of athetoid cerebral palsy because of difficulty controlling the tongue, breathing and vocal chords.

Speech-to-Speech telephone service uses trained communication assistants as revoicers for people who have trouble being understood on the telephone. Dr. Bob Segalman's efforts have benefitted all people with speech disabilities, giving them telephone access like never before. The video features clinicians, researchers, communication assistants, business people and invididuals with speech disabilities, plus reenacted and actual Speech-to-Speech telephone calls.

To know more about it, click the video below.