By Lyle Bahe, PRC-Saltillo Blogger
My name is AllieJane and I am an SLP. I have worked with Lyle on and off for about 5 years, always seeing him at his DTA (day program). Lyle has eagerly been searching for ways to work and interact with others and tell people about his device. Today, we were talking about his device, some challenges he has had, what he has liked with his device, and his experiences. Lyle decided this would be a great convo to share with readers about his communication journey, as it has been a long road and he is finally excited to have an outlet to share with people.
Lyle: I have communication device long time. I don't like the head or leg switch. I like eye gaze.
SLP: why do you like the eye gaze?
Lyle: work good me.
SLP: what was hard about learning to use a device or eye gaze- what was a challenge that you had?
Lyle: Switch work not. Use long time not like. Next eye gaze I like. Hard to learn word location, now a pro.
SLP: Is there anything you don't like about your device or using it?
Lyle: no
SLP: what is the best part about having your device?
Lyle: I can talk to others, chat on Facebook with friends, watch youtube videos wrestling
SLP: Did you have a job before?
Lyle: I did job school mail carrier. Deliver mail classroom.
SLP: How often did you do that?
Lyle: Every day
SLP: That is a fun job. Who did it with you?
Lyle: Aide office boy help me
SLP: Do you miss school?
Lyle: Yes. I have job in school. I have friend in school.
SLP: Do you have friends at day program?
Lyle: Yes.
SLP: Can you get jobs through your day program?
Lyle: Old DTA yes. Them talk work, no job. TTE class, no job. I don't like DTA TTE class.
SLP: Can you get any kind of a job through this DTA?
Lyle: I don't know
SLP: Do you go on outings in the community?
Lyle: Yes. Bowling Alley. I did go bowling game
Communicators In Action