Description
Empower Patient Communication Board is a field-tested AAC board for health care communication
Empower Communication Board is a frontline healthcare communication aid that enables children and adults with communication challenges to participate in and direct their care throughout a medical encounter. The communication concepts have been field tested in a hospital setting by authors Jane K. Quarles, MS, CCC-SLP, and Melanie Wood, MS, OTR/L, ATP.
The no-tech Empower board offers multiple overlay designs using both large size pictures and words that is based on research to meet the cognitive, linguistic, and motor needs of the individual. It can be used as a single overlay to gain attention or answer yes/no/I don’t know questions. Or a combination of overlays can be used to deliver a more complex message. The convenient dry-erase page allows the patient or listener to write or draw items ensure messages are understood. Great for use at the patients bedside by SLPs, nurses and family members!
Features:
- Features overlay design for a variety of cognitive, linguistic, and motor support needs.
- Combines several overlays to deliver complex messages.
- Provides convenient dry erase pages.
- Includes training videos for staff, families, and friends for easy use.
- Food
- Personal Care
- Questions
- Play/Activities
Dimensions when flat: 14" x 9"
Dimensions when folded and upright: 14" x 8" x 8"