Table 5: Total and mean scores of quality of communication life scale of control group.

Number of item Item Participants
NM KS TD AJ
1 I like to talk with people 5 5 5 5
2 It's easy for me to communicate 5 5 5 5
3 My role in the family is the same 5 5 5 5
4 I like myself 5 5 5 5
5 I meet the communication needs of my job or school 5 5 5 5
6 I stay in touch with family and friends 5 5 5 5
7 People include me in conversations 5 5 5 5
8 I follow news, sports, and stories on TV/movies 5 5 4 5
9 I use the telephone 5 5 5 5
10 I see the funny things in life 5 5 5 5
11 People understand me when I talk 5 5 5 5
12 I keep trying when people don't understand me 5 4 5 5
13 I make my own decisions 5 5 5 5
14 I am confident that I can communicate 5 5 5 5
15 I get out of the house and do things 5 5 5 5
16 I have house hold responsibilities 5 5 5 5
17 I speak for myself 5 5 5 5
Total: 85 84 84 85
Items scored: 17 17 17 17
Mean score overall: 5 4.94 4.94 5
18 In general, my quality of life is good 5 5 5 5

Note: Control group: NM, KS, TD, AJ.