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Paramedic & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Symbol Board (Widget Health)

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How to use this board - This Paramedic & EMS Symbol Board was developed as a means to support two-way conversation. To gather information from a person who cannot communicate easily, simply show the individual the board, point to an appropriate picture and verbally ask the question that fits the symbol.

It is important for the professional to consider that the individual, although nonverbal, may be able to read, write or use a keyboard to answer questions.  Offering access to a keyboard, paper and pencil/pen could provide the best possible response to questions.

Place the board directly in front of the patient or hand it to him/her. Then ask them to point to a selection whilst asking an apropriate question.The patient may just point without comment or gesture, you need to be alert to this possibility.

Interacting with persons with a communication difficulty can be frustrating, but with your use of the symbol board, such interaction can be easier and more efficient. (First Responders)

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After High School Assistive Technology Autism Spectrum Disorder Communication - AT Communication/Language Elementary English Learners (ELs) Hearing Impairment High School Home/Personal Care - AT Independent Living Intellectual Disability Middle School Mild/Moderate Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Orthopedic Impairment Other Health Impairment Parent/Family Related Services Safety Speech/Language Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury