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An Initial Investigation into the Feasibility of the Communication Matrix Professional Development Program for Educational Professionals Working with Students with Complex Communication Needs

Center:

OR-Oregon Institute on Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Emily Quinn
[email protected]
503-494-2263

Product Description:

This study investigated the initial feasibility of an online program created to help educational professionals teaching students with complex communication needs. A one group pre-test post-test design was employed with 102 educational professionals and their students with complex communication needs. We examined the students expressive communication skills and IEP goal quality. Students showed small increases in communication skills. The mean gain in scores for IEP quality was not significant.

Keyword(s):

Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Professional Development, Communities of Practice

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals submitted

Target Audience:

Professionals

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