One Skill Videos vs Cuespeak

One skill video app helps friends and family learn how to interact with a loved one who is living with a speech and language difficulty. Communication issues often follow stroke, brain injury, dementia, aphasia and a range of other conditions. Each video is less than 3 minutes long and includes tips for more productive conversations. Benefits: Each video highlights one issue that can make interaction difficult for a person with speech & language problems. Then it explains how to overcome that issue so that you can communicate more effectively. There are 9 videos, each one addresses a different communication problem: Use simple sentences In everyday speech we often combine two or more ideas without realising that we have done so. Some people find these complex sentences difficult to understand. Give time to respond People with communication difficulties often need extra time to process what you are saying and come up with a response. Background noise We can become accustomed to background noise so that we don’t notice when it is making communication difficult. Ask one question at a time We frequently ask several questions at once in everyday speech. This is a common barrier to understanding for people living with communication difficulties. Offer Written Choices It may be difficult to choose between spoken options, it can help to write down each alternative. Don’t Pretend You Understand It may be tempting to pretend that we understand what someone is saying but it is better to admit when we don’t. Write Down Keywords You can make interactions easier by writing down key words during a conversation. Don’t Patronise We may not realise that we are speaking in a patronising manor. It is important for everyone to feel respected. Ask What Helps There are numerous strategies that may help some people but not others. It is important to ask each person what helps them.

Supercharge your speech therapy with Cuespeak, the NHS-recommended rehabilitation tool for people with speech, language, and cognitive difficulties after stroke or brain injury. Designed for use in both home and clinic, Cuespeak offers a huge range of exercises to work on aphasia and apraxia of speech, addressing speaking, understanding, reading and writing. Key Features: - Expert-Developed Content: Access hundreds of exercises developed by specialist speech and language therapists - Personalise it: Customise your therapy sessions and add personalised content such as names of family and friends - Engaging and Fun: Cuespeak’s interactive exercises are relevant to real life to keep you motivated - Up to date: New content added every week, including the latest items from the news - Share sessions via email: Allows you to get help from someone in another location - Accessible on the move: Use Cuespeak on your iPhone or iPad, so you can practise anytime, anywhere, making therapy convenient and flexible Who is it for? - People with speech and language difficulties seeking a home therapy tool - Caregivers and family members supporting a loved one’s recovery following stroke or brain injury What users have said: - “I just wanted to thank you for your marvellous programme. My husband has severe aphasia but has not lost his intelligence. Your programme stimulates his interest – there is no dumbing down. Keep up the good work. We love the humour in Cuespeak” Home user - “This is the best therapy tool I have ever used” Elizabeth McBarnet, Speech & Language Therapist, N. Ireland - "I can’t stress enough how much I love this app. I have been using it today with a lady with apraxia and aphasia and she was just so excited by how relevant it was to her life!” Bev Snowden, Senior Specialist SLT, North Devon Healthcare Trust