The program specific to PhD scholars has been designed to be comprehensive and provide focused, individualized, direct experiences across education (coursework and teaching), research, and leadership skills. There is a deep commitment to the value of mentorship throughout each of these areas and all levels of learning.
Colloquium presents: Understanding relationships among AAC, visual-processing, and motor behavior
Colloquium is a weekly opportunity for the Penn State AAC community to discuss a broad range of topics including research updates, clinical case profiles, and areas of special interest.
31st Annual Graduate Exhibition, Spring 2016
Research that contributes towards creating communicative displays that minimize visual processing demands and increase efficiency for individuals who use AAC.
Kudos to Dr. Krista Wilkinson with the NICHD Grant!
This line of study has direct impact on improving AAC system design so that using multimodal supports is efficient, and has the highest evidence-base for promoting success.
Now Available: Preliminary Investigation in Attention to Human Figures in Photographs, Considerations for AAC VSDs — Publication
In this study, we sought to lend insight into design of AAC relative to Visual Scene Displays (VSDs) and the influence of human figures embedded into a photograph of a naturalistic event.