Device enabling dogs to form sentences
17 hours ago
- #dog communication
- #AAC
- #speech pathology
- Christina Hunger, a speech-language pathologist, combined animal psychology, speech pathology, and AAC to explore communication potential in dogs.
- Stella, Christina's dog, uses an AAC device with buttons to communicate thoughts, requests, and feelings using 50+ words and forming phrases up to 5 words long.
- Stella enjoys playful activities like playing with sticks, chasing birds, and interacting with people.
- The initiative, Hunger for Words, showcases how dogs can communicate using words through Stella's example.
- Resources and products are available for those interested in exploring similar communication methods with their pets.