The NPR story on masks helped me put it together. I have been lip-reading all this time- even now. I know that sounds absurd and I need to explain.
The mask covers the mouth. You can't see lip movement and facial expression. I must be using facial cues to communicate. The world is in the middle of a pandemic and every one is covering their face!
This photo is from NPR.
There is a cut-out and clear plastic is inserted.
Where did I come up with the idea that I was lip-reading.....
Dr. Nicholas Schiff describes a patient and a
problem with determining consciousness.
I was looking for videos on Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) vs. Minimally Conscious State (MCS). I found a video of a doctor describing his patient. She wasn't altered consciousness, but she had Central Auditory Agnosia and she was using lip reading. I filed this away because I knew I was conscious.
You can see the importance of being able to see the mouth. Not all people need this.
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