AGOSCI - AAC Research

AAC RESEARCH

AGOSCI have recently renewed our commitment to promoting quality research within the field of AAC and have released a variety of related initiatives. In addition to launching our annual research grant, we are planning to add to our library of webinars with updates on the latest research from the authors themselves. Future editions of Agosci In Focus will also include a ‘researchers corner’ section to help share research with the wider AAC community. Within this section, we are hoping to include researcher profiles, study overviews/summaries, lists of recent publications in AAC, and advertisements for participant recruitment. If you would like to contribute to these initiatives, please contact Alison Moorcroft on agosciqld@agosci.org.au. Submissions for the next edition of Agosci In Focus are due early October 2018.

2018 AGOSCI RESEARCH GRANT

2018 sees AGOSCI release its inaugural AAC Research Grant. Al details are on the application form. Key dates are:

Opens: 10th August 2018

Closes: 15th October 2018

Download the application form here

Projects currently seeking participants

Research Title

Target Group

Further Information

The role of retail in the social inclusion of people with complex communication needs (CCN) using augmentative and alternative communication systems (AAC).

Inclusion criteria for the research are:

Adults with CCN who use speech generating devices and who shop independently; that is, people who may be supported in handling goods when shopping but make their own decisions about what to buy and communicate with customer service staff;
Access to computer and internet (for online focus group participants and those participating in email interview methods);
Lifelong or acquired CCN;
Ability to give informed consent.

Exclusion criteria:

Intellectual disability or cognitive impairment that impacts on ability to give informed consent or ability to shop independently;
Lack of a functional AAC system;
Inability to use an AAC system effectively for shopping;

Contact: Sue Taylor

Email: Sue Taylor

Ph: 0408427664

Research in Progress

Researchers Name/s & Affiliation	Researchers Contact Details	Summary of Research Topic	Additional Details
Emma Grace Flinders University	Contact: Emma Grace Ph: 08 7221 8895 Fax: 8201 3646 Email: Emma Grace	The effectiveness of a peer e-mentoring program supporting young people with complex communication needs to access social media as a potential strategy to increase participation in online conversations

ABN 74 607 243 620
AO A0022584B