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 * Case History: Communication **

Before beginning to delve into the patient’s possible swallowing difficulties, any difficulties with communication should be noted if from the surgery itself, current co-morbidities (such as Parkinson’s Disease), or past events (eg. stroke) (Kendall, 1997). (3;d, 3;e, 3;f)


 * ** COMMUNICATION SKILLS / LIFE ACTIVITIES ** ||
 * Previous communication difficulties (eg. stroke, TBI, PD), current difficulties from surgery/cancer:

5 5  5  5  If answered yes above: Ability to communicate (e.g. ability to converse with family/friends/strangers ;ability to read; ability to write)

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Strategies that aid communication:

5 5  Use of communication aids:

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 * ** PREVIOUS SLT / ALLIED HEALTH INPUT ** ||
 * (e.g. SLT provider; amount of therapy; previous SLT goals; group involvement; Volunteer Stroke Scheme; any voluntary input) Any previous Allied Health involvement? (Dietitian, PT, OT)

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