Nonverbal adults post stroke...AAC unsuccessful

Which kinds of therapy techniques would you recommend for a nonverbal middle-age adult post stroke? A patient who is cognitively aware/understands but refuses communication boards and MIT.

I have tried automatic speech as well, but perseverations have been the only result. Every now and then I'll elicit a 1-word repetition. I'm stumped.

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