If a patient needs assistance with SPEAK OUT! exercises at home, what does this indicate about their discharge criteria?

The need for assistance with SPEAK OUT! exercises at home indicates that the patient is likely still relying on support to effectively complete their speech therapy exercises. This suggests that their speech and communication skills may not yet be sufficiently developed or independent enough for them to safely or effectively continue their therapy at home without guidance.

In a therapeutic context, discharge criteria typically require that a patient demonstrates a level of independence in their exercises and the skills being practiced. If they need assistance, it is a sign that further therapy or support is necessary to help them achieve the necessary level of proficiency before they can be discharged. Thus, the conclusion that discharge criteria are not met is clearly supported by their reliance on assistance.