This barrier can affect every aspect of daily life.Ī large variety of communication aids are available to help people communicate more effectively. People with these conditions may have difficulty speaking or understanding what is being said. This includes people with aphasia, autism, cerebral palsy, dementia, head trauma, learning difficulties, motor neurone disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and stroke.
Communication problems affect an estimated 2.2 million people.