Laryngectomee Rehabilitation: Info request

[Ali Shaik]

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
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