Communication Partners' Perceptions of Their Roles and Responsibilities in the Design, Planning and Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication with Individuals with Severe or Profound Intellectual Disability: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
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| Title: | Communication Partners' Perceptions of Their Roles and Responsibilities in the Design, Planning and Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication with Individuals with Severe or Profound Intellectual Disability: A Qualitative Descriptive Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Edina Hanley (ORCID |
| Source: | British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 2025 53(1):74-86. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Interpersonal Communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Severe Intellectual Disability, Role, Attitudes, Parents, Professional Personnel |
| DOI: | 10.1111/bld.12620 |
| ISSN: | 1354-4187 1468-3156 |
| Abstract: | Background: This study explores communication partners' perceptions of their roles and responsibilities in the design, planning and use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with individuals with severe/profound intellectual disability. Methods: A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Purposive sampling, data collection and qualitative content analysis were undertaken simultaneously. Data were collected from nine participants, four parents and five professionals over 4 months through audio or video-recorded, semi-structured, open-ended interviews. Findings: An overarching theme 'Maximising Communication through AAC' emerged, capturing participants' unanimous agreement that their shared goal was to optimise individuals' communication through AAC. This was influenced by three themes: 'Developing a Communicative Environment', 'The Act of Communicating; Attempting to Realise the Individuals' Ability' and 'Living with Uncertainty'. Conclusions: These findings contribute to enhancing understanding of AAC use with individuals with severe/profound intellectual disability and their communication partners. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1460599 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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