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A Communication Lifeline for Hospitalized Children.

Authors :
Santiago, Rachel
Source :
ASHA Leader. Nov/Dec2024, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p38-47. 9p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses the use of supports at Boston Children's Hospital like letter boards, communication signs, and pictures to help children understand their experience and express their needs. Topics include the unique role and responsibility of speech-language pathologists, definition of communication access, and ways to advocate for prioritization of communication access. INSET: Planning Ahead to Support Patient Communication During ....

Subjects

Subjects :
*HEALTH services accessibility
*OCCUPATIONAL roles
*CHILDREN with disabilities
*COMMUNICATIVE disorders
*COMMUNICATION
*COMMUNICATION devices for people with disabilities
*NEEDS assessment
*INTERPERSONAL relations
*HOSPITAL care of children
*SPEECH therapy
*CHILDREN

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10859586
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ASHA Leader
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
180316918

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