Appropriateness and Impact of a Vocal Cord Vibration Switch for Children with Complex Communication Needs: Case Series

Overall, the Hummingbird was appropriate across home and school settings for our case study participants, all of whom had complex communication needs. The device was well-received by children and their mothers or teachers, providing an effective, setting-agnostic option for communication support. Modifications to both the device and its implementation process were required to address unanticipated health, family, and school challenges.