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Project

Improving Outcomes Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: A Technology-Assisted Language Inter

Center:

CO-JFK Partners/University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Deborah Mood
[email protected]
720-777-2778

Project Description:

This study is a multi-site study exploring different methods of language intervention that might help improve language skills of children who are deaf/hard of hearing. Children will be randomly assigned to either a treatment as usual language intervention group, or a group using technology (i.e., Augmentative and Alternative Communication, AAC) to facilitate language intervention.

Keyword(s):

Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood – Developmental Health (including developmental screening), Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional

Funding Source:

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