2021
DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00182
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How Are Stakeholders With Autism Spectrum Disorder Included in the Social Validation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research? A Scoping Review

Abstract: Introduction Social validation or the inclusion of stakeholders in the research process is beneficial, as it may decrease bias, increases efficacy, and prevents harm. For direct stakeholders such as individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social validation has mostly included participants who do not experience significant speech, language, and communication limitations while frequently omitting individuals with ASD who have complex communication needs (CCN). The presence of CCN indicates t… Show more

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“…[11][12][13] Moreover, when they are consulted about their opinions, they are usually recruited as research participants on whom research is conducted. 12,14 Rarely are they brought to the centre of the research process where they are valued for their expertise and their involvement in health research. [15][16][17] Three factors may contribute to their exclusion in health research involvement: First, severe disabilities manifest during the developmental years, and may be expressed as permanent, life-long intellectual disability with associated physical impairment (e.g., quadriplegia), sensory impairment (e.g., loss of vision) or other chronic health conditions (e.g., epilepsy).…”
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“…[11][12][13] Moreover, when they are consulted about their opinions, they are usually recruited as research participants on whom research is conducted. 12,14 Rarely are they brought to the centre of the research process where they are valued for their expertise and their involvement in health research. [15][16][17] Three factors may contribute to their exclusion in health research involvement: First, severe disabilities manifest during the developmental years, and may be expressed as permanent, life-long intellectual disability with associated physical impairment (e.g., quadriplegia), sensory impairment (e.g., loss of vision) or other chronic health conditions (e.g., epilepsy).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This development is of importance for a variety of stakeholders. However, it is of utmost pertinence for youth with severe disabilities, including youth who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to overcome severe communication disabilities 11,12 . Youth with severe communication disabilities are a vulnerable group of the population, whose opinions have generally been excluded from research 11–13 .…”
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