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We describe a patient affected by severe incomplete locked-in syndrome (LIS) and
left neglect caused by a combination of vascular lesions. Our patient's neglect
prevented the use of augmentative communication devices based on a computerized
eye-tracker system. For this reason, we adapted a visual scanning training for
neglect rehabilitation. At the end of the rehabilitative training, the patient
had regained full exploration of the monitor and could use the eye-tracker system
for communicative purposes. This case report shows that specific rehabilitative
approaches can be devised in severely disabled LIS patients with additional brain
lesions and specific cognitive defects.
Communication Alternative et Améliorée

Langue : ANGLAIS