Well Kel, he is bulbar, so his speech is mostly gone, and his swallowing. Looking at getting a dynavox, and feeding tube soon. I really am so very sorry, I can't imagine how you must feel. Do you have support? Just keep in mind that no two people are alike, there have been peopple lived for years with this disease. I hope that is the case with you If you ever want someone to vent on, I am here, would be glad to have you as a friend.