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Physical Disability Fact sheet

Communication
There is nothing more important than being
able to communicate with those around you.

Many people with physical • Getting easily confused


disabilities have trouble with new information
speaking. This is due to • Getting confused when
problems with the muscles telling a story
used for speaking. A person
• Difficulty accessing your
with complex communication
device
needs (CCN) is often not able
to communicate through • Forgetting where words
speech or writing. Many learn are located on your device
to communicate in other • Using your communication
system (device or tool) • Recommending low or high
ways, including gestures,
less than in recent week, tech Augmentative and
facial expressions, limited
months or years Alternative Communication
speech and the use of low
(AAC) tools and methods
or high-tech devices. Many These problems can be a sign and support you and those
have profiles or dictionaries of a decline in your memory, who support you to learn
containing information about cognition and understanding, how to use them
how they communicate. or the strength and
coordination of the muscles Create a Communication
Difficulties communicating used for speaking. Profile or Dictionary to
as you get older help those around you to
What can I do to improve communicate with you in a
Many people with physical
and maintain my meaningful and respectful way.
disabilities start to notice
A speech pathologist together
communication becomes communication?
with your family and support
more difficult as they See a speech pathologist for a network are the best people to
get older. Some of the review of your communication help you create your profile.
problems include: needs. They may help you by:
See an occupational therapist
• Increased word finding • Finding ways for you to to help you to access any
difficulties communicate with those devices you use.
• Muffled or slurred speech around you
• Difficulty answering • Finding ways to remember
questions what is happening around
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• Relying on somebody to you
interpret a message for you abilitycentre.com.au
• Finding ways to improve
• Being asked multiple times your strength and for more information.
to repeat your message coordination of your
• Difficulty projecting your muscles that help you
voice speak

Living well with physical disability

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