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AGOSCI supports the sharing of information about research in AAC. The following tables represents current research in the AAC area in Australia. If you would like to share your research, please send through the following information to AAC Research.

Projects currently seeking participants

Research Title

Target Group

Further Information

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

Young people (10-21years) and adults (over 21 years) with complex communication needs across Australia

Links:
Parents of Mentees under 18
Mentees 18-21 years
Mentors over 21 years

Contact: Emma Grace
Ph: 8201 7674
Fax: 8201 3646
Email: Emma Grace

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

ABN 74 607 243 620
AO A0022584B