Mutism / non-verbal - Apps?

I personally use paper, I have a special notebook for it. Tho it's usually at home, but if I'm out I would normally have some kind of notebook on me anyway because I write.

For me a phone is a source of stress that brings in new variables. A notebook is simple. Though typing is less exerting than pen strokes.

It's good there's apps out there tho. I wonder if there are any Open Source ones available on f-droid?

For me I could probably speak a little if I forced myself to; but it would take a huge amount of effort compared to writing. It's one of those things where i can just feel my brain saying "no- no talky right now", so I obey. Brain knows best.

I hear you ( no pun intended) regarding using a notepad.

last night I struggled to communicate with ambulance crew by just nodding, shaking head, thumbs up, etc.

my wife then gave me a notepad to write on which was much better. But in heightened state of meltdown it wasn’t easy. I had so much to say, but couldn’t speak the words.

after some time I calmed down a bit and found it easier to type my words on my computer with notepad.

I am actually learning BSL because one of my closest friends who is hard of hearing is on the road to becoming completely deaf. I'm quite excited about the possibilities for non-verbal communication for myself.

Great! I think BSL is beautiful! I hope you can find some effective alternative communication methods!

Great! I think BSL is beautiful! I hope you can find some effective alternative communication methods!