Are you the caregiver of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and who uses an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system in Queensland?
Researchers in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle are exploring how eligibility for AAC is assessed, and how systems are chosen and used with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and have disabilities.
Your participation will involve taking a 15 minute survey and has the option of being completed anonymously. Your valued perspectives as a caregiver will help provide insight into future best practices for these children and help support teams in their decision-making.
Children who are deaf or hard of hearing with disabilities often face communicative challenges, resulting in the need for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, e.g., PODD books, PECS, and apps such as Proloquo2go. There is currently little research on best assigning and implementing different types of AAC to these children to maximise their efficacy.
This research will investigate the perspectives of caregivers and education professionals (speech therapists, educators, teacher-aides etc) who work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in Queensland schools, to determine patterns and themes in the current practice of AAC implementation to provide insight into best practices.
Who can take part?
Caregivers of Queensland school-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing that use an AAC system as part of their communication are invited to complete an online survey regarding their individual perspectives.
To take part in the survey:
Please scan the above QR code or click on this link or contact the researcher per the details below.
Any questions or want more information?
If you would like more information about this research project or your potential involvement, please get in touch with Dr Duncan at jill.duncan@uon.edu.au.
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