Study Information

Title of the study: Reflection of people who self- identify as successful aided communicators:  How I got here.
 
Principal Investigator(s) (Supervisor(s):                          
                    
Dr. Kathy Howery 
Adjunct Professor     
Faculty of Education  
University of Alberta    
Edmonton, AB   



 Dr. Karen Pollock
Professor
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB 
(780) 492-7855
                                                                                                              
Co-investigator(s) (Student(s):   Sasha Pipke
                                                    Kaitlin Kolbe
 
Invitation to Participate:
You are being asked to take part in this study because you person who uses aided augmentative and alternative communication, and who identifies as being a successful communicator.
 
Purpose of the Study:
The purpose of the study is to better understand what are critical supports and/or experiences that helped participants become successful AAC users.  The study will explore both the home and community lives of the aided communicators and their k-12 educational experiences.
 
UofA Ethics ID: Pro 00129146

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