title: Towards Advancing Knowledge Translation of AAC Outcomes Research for Children and Youth with Complex Communication Needs.
abstract: The production of new knowledge in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) requires effective processes to leverage the different perspectives of researchers and knowledge users and improve prospects for utilization in clinical settings. This article describes the motivation, planning, process, and outcomes for a novel knowledge translation workshop designed to influence future directions for AAC outcomes research for children with complex communication needs. Invited knowledge users from 20 pediatric AAC clinics and researchers engaged in the collaborative development of research questions using a framework designed for the AAC field. The event yielded recommendations for research and development priorities that extend from the early development of language, communication, and literacy skills in very young children, to novel but unproven strategies that may advance outcomes in transitioning to adulthood.
authors: Bloorview Research Institute.
authors: Stephen E
authors: SE
authors: Ryan
authors: Tracy
authors: T
authors: Shepherd
authors: Anne Marie
authors: AM
authors: Renzoni
authors: Colleen
authors: C
authors: Anderson
authors: Mary
authors: M
authors: Barber
authors: Shauna
authors: S
authors: Kingsnorth
authors: Karen
authors: K
authors: Ward
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002170:Canada; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012106:Research; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical
keywords: Assistive Technology; Children; Communication; Consumer; Outcome assessment; Parent; Participation; Transition