Date of Award
August 2021
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
First Advisor
Shelley Lund
Committee Members
Barbara Pauloski, John Heilmann, Michelle Silverman
Keywords
AAC, COVID-19, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, School-based
Abstract
Purpose: The first purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics and procedures of successful AAC teams in schools. The second purpose was to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the functioning of teams. Methods: Well-functioning teams completed an online survey about their team. Results: Results indicated there was no particular profile of what constituted a well-functioning team in this study. Results also indicated a significant change in meeting modality because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Participants discussed several procedures and characteristics of their well-functioning AAC team. AAC teams may consider implementing discussed procedures to improve their overall functioning.
Recommended Citation
Kocanda, Nicole, "School-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication Collaboration During COVID-19" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 2807.
https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/2807