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Article Synopsis
  • The study evaluates the Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale for AAC (FIATS-AAC) to measure changes in functionality for children and youth using AAC devices.
  • Parents of 45 children aged 3-17 participated, providing feedback during three interviews at device delivery, and 6 and 12 weeks later.
  • Results showed significant improvements in functioning over time, indicating that the FIATS-AAC effectively captures changes following the implementation of a speech-generating device.
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Aims: A qualitative study was conducted to investigate family experiences and outcomes of Solution-Focused Coaching in pediatric rehabilitation (SFC-peds).

Methods: Two interviews (5 months apart) were conducted with nine sets of family members who had received SFC-peds, within the past 6 months, from therapists with 3-10 years of experience using the approach. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis and a phenomenological approach.

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Purpose: To describe the creation and validation of six simulations concerned with effective listening and interpersonal communication in pediatric rehabilitation.

Methods And Findings: The simulations involved clinicians from various disciplines, were based on clinical scenarios related to client issues, and reflected core aspects of listening/communication. Each simulation had a key learning objective, thus focusing clinicians on specific listening skills.

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