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Congratulations to Kelsey Mandak!

2017-05-23 by David McNaughton

Kelsey Mandak Kligman Fellow

Celebrating this wonderful recognition of Kelsey’s work!

Filed Under: Graduate Student Research, News Tagged With: Doctoral students, family-centered services, Leadership Project

Heartfelt congratulations, Dr. Therrien!

2016-12-19 by David McNaughton

Dr. Michelle Therrien

In recognition of the hard work and achievement of Penn State doctoral student, Dr. Michelle Therrien!

Filed Under: Children, Graduate Student Research, News Tagged With: Doctoral students, Leadership Project

ASHA 2016 Presentations by PSU Faculty and Students!

2016-11-04 by David McNaughton

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Penn State faculty and students are excited to be at the ASHA 2016 conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: November 17-19th. We’ll see you soon!

Filed Under: Adults, Children, Faculty Research, Graduate Student Research, News, Presentations Tagged With: ASHA2016, Children's Communicative Competence, Doctoral students, Leadership Project, Masters students, RERC on AAC

Using the iPad to Support Peer Interaction for Children with CCN — Presentation

2016-08-16 by David McNaughton

Intervention is needed to support peer interactions for young children who use AAC, so they can increase quality of life and realize the benefits of social relationships. Dr. Therrien’s work advances understanding about effective instruction and multimodal means that build opportunities for children with CCN and peers to interact.

Filed Under: Children, Faculty Research, Funded Projects, Graduate Student Research, News, Presentations Tagged With: Doctoral students, iPad, ISAAC2016, Leadership Project

Communication Takes Care: In recognition of the AAC Leadership Project (2016)

2016-05-27 by David McNaughton

It is an exciting time to reflect on everything that has been accomplished With the AAC Leadership Project. It is phenomenal the impact that these doctoral scholars have had to improve outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs.

Filed Under: Children, Funded Projects, Graduate Student Research, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: AAC, Doctoral students, Leadership Project, literacy, research

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