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“My world has expanded even though I'm stuck at home”: Experiences of individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and social media: Caron & Light (2015)

2015-11-21 by David McNaughton

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This study aimed to expand the current understanding of how persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (pALS) use augmentative and alternative communication and social media to address their communication needs.

Filed Under: Adults, Faculty Research, Graduate Student Research, News, Publications Tagged With: acquired, ALS

Designing AAC Research and Intervention to Improve Outcomes — Publication.

2015-05-05 by David McNaughton

This editorial utilizes “the framework proposed by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to illustrate the need to re-think AAC intervention to improve outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs, and to foster a new generation of intervention research that will provide a solid foundation for improved services.”

Filed Under: Adults, Children, Faculty Research, News, Publications Tagged With: AAC, ALS, aphasia, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, ICF, intellectual disability, intervention, outcomes, research

New Research Project: pALS who use AAC and Social Media

2014-04-14 by David McNaughton

We would like to know more about the social media experiences of persons diagnosed with ALS and use AAC to support communication.

Filed Under: Adults, Graduate Student Research, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: AAC, adults, ALS, Doctoral students, Leadership Project, on-line, pALS, social media

PhD Scholars Present at Interdisciplinary Research Forum & Reception, Graduate Exhibition

2013-03-25 by David McNaughton

Doctoral students at PSU have a variety of opportunities to develop competencies in research methods, personnel preparation, policy and professional issues in SLP, research and evidence-based practices for high need children who require AAC, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Filed Under: News, Presentations, Uncategorized Tagged With: AAC displays, AAC Global Initiative, ALS, autism spectrum disorders, children, Doctoral students, Leadership Project, multicultural, multilingual, research

Kudos to Vanessa Smith for passing Doctoral candidacy!!

2012-12-06 by David McNaughton

Celebrating the milestones of PSU PhD scholars.

Filed Under: Adults, Presentations Tagged With: adults, ALS, Doctoral students

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