ams@briar.UUCP (Ali Shaik) (10/18/86)
Sometime ago, my uncle (in India) underwent a Total Laryngectomy due to cancer in the larynx. As a result, speech is very difficult and almost impossible for him. He has visited a speech therapist, and made attempts at learning what is known as 'eosophagal speech', but feels it is too difficult. I know that there are devices on the market, which I believe pick up throat vibrations and amplify them into sound. The quality of these devices is quite poor, I hear. I would greatly appreciate any information concerning rehabilitation of people who undergo Laryngectomy, including speech therapy, mechanical speech aids, and also pointers to sources of information. Please send me mail if you feel this is too specific for posting to the net; or post your information, or whatever. Thanks in advance, Ali Shaik ihnp4!philabs!ams seismo!/