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Communication Aids in Therapy

Overview

What is it about?
Zoé is doing research about what it’s like to use a communication aid when talking to a therapist.
Who can take part?
Adults with learning disabilities who have used a communication aid in therapy. And their carers, family or professional.
Psychological professionals who work with people with learning disabilities who use communication aids.
Are you interested in taking part In this study?
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Planned end date

04 Apr 2030 10:01

Conditions

Learning Disorders

Inclusion Criteria

  • Over 18 years old.

Communication Aid users:

  • Eligible for learning disabilities services.
  • Use communication aids as their primary method of communication or to support natural speech.
  • Have used communication aids in an appointment with a psychological professional.

Psychological professionals

  • Qualified psychological professional (e.g. clinical psychologists, psychotherapist, counselling psychologists,
    behavioural practitioners, psychiatrists).
  • Has directly worked with someone who uses communication aids and is eligible for learning disabilities services.

Supporters/carers

  • Be asked by the communication aid user to support them in their interview.
  • Have supported someone who has used communication aids with a psychological professional.

Exclusion Criteria

  • People with communication difficulties in the absence of learning difficulties.
  • Unqualified psychological professionals e.g. assistant psychologists.
  • Participants for whom there is a risk of significant harm or distress during their time in the study. This will be screened for in a pre-participation interview.
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