Technology can be used in lots of different ways to support communication. The types and ways in which technology can be used to support communication will depend on visual, motor and cognitive skills as well as motivation and for some uses, language skills. Your Speech and Language Therapist can give you advice regarding the appropriate use of technology for your needs. Technology can be used in different ways. Communication access by presenting information and supporting expression in multiple different formats. For example, a doctor showing you a video of a procedure helps support the verbal description of it. Examples of tools that support communication access include:

  • NHS Easy Info Zone
  • Aphasia friendly iBooks
  • You Tube
  • Google images
  • Communication Therapy can be provided via online software programmes and apps. Enabling you to work independently at your own pace and improving your frequency of access to therapy.

It's important to choose the right type of therapy to target your specific communication difficulties. Discuss your options with your Speech and Language Therapist. They will be able to advice you on the evidence base and effectiveness behind all the many choices out there.