Before you start talking, make sure you have the person's attention.
Minimize or completely eliminate background noise (TV, radio, other people's conversations, etc.) during the conversation.
Do not speak by raising your voice unless the person indicates otherwise.
Try to communicate with very simple sentences. Simplify your sentence structure and reduce the number of words coming out of your mouth as much as you can. If you try to explain in five words a subject that you can explain in three words, you will not be able to explain it in five words. The person's chance of understanding you will decrease.
Control your speaking speed, speak as slowly and calmly as possible. During the conversation, be careful not to suppress the other person's speech.
Give the person time to speak. Do not complete the sentences for him/her. Or do not guess the words he is trying to say and offer them to him. Be patient for him to say the word himself.
Support your speech with hand movements, gestures and facial expressions. Hand movements, gestures and facial expressions will make it easier for the person to understand you.
Ignore minor mistakes the person makes while speaking. Do not insist that every word be said perfectly.
Help the person engage in normal activities as much as possible. Be supportive of them doing the activities they did before losing their speaking skills.
Do not ignore them during group conversations. When there are situations where the family will make decisions, try to include the person who has lost the speaking ability in the decision-making process.
Inform the person about daily news or news that concerns family members. But; Be careful not to bore the person with details.
Encourage the person and avoid exhibiting an overprotective attitude.
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