I can't speak,... but I do want to communicate! Evidence based choice of AAC aids

I can't speak,... but I do want to communicate! Evidence based choice of AAC aids - Evidence based choice of AAC aids

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON37596

Enrollment

240

Registered

2012-07-09

Start date

2012-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

ernstige communicatieve beperkingen al dan niet gepaard gaande met een meervoudige beperking severe deficits in communicative skills Severe language impairment

Interventions

The children/adolescents in the intervention group will be presented with a 'best user fit' AAC-device during a two-year intervention. Based on assessments and evaluations this device will continual

Eligibility

Age

2 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children/adolescents with severe communicative problems; Children/adolescents with an age of 3, 5, 12 and 14 years; Children/adolescents with and without AAC aid

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Deafblindness IQ

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary study parameters are the by Schalock (2000) defined dimensions and indicators for the measurement of quality of life: (1) emotional well-being, (2) interpersonal relationships, (3) material well-being, (4) personal development, (5) physical well-being, (6) self determination, (7) social inclusion, (8) rights, with additional criteria focusing on (a) functional communication skills, and (b) (emergent) literacy.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary study parameters are the by Schalock (2000) defined dimensions and indicators for the measurement of quality of life: (1) emotional well-being, (2) interpersonal relationships, (3) material well-being, (4) personal development, (5) physical well-being, (6) self determination, (7) social inclusion, (8) rights, with additional criteria focusing on (a) functional communication skills, and (b) (emergent) literacy.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Evaluation of the use of the AAC device - Applicability of AAC devices in educational settings - Requirements of the AAC device related to professionals/parents	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)