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PhD ThesisLived experiences of people with complex communication needs: Romantic and sexual relationships by Darryl James Sellwood Thesis Submitted to Flinders University for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Disability and Community Inclusion College of Nursing u0026#038; Health Sciences July 2019 Supervisors: Associate Professor Pammi Raghavendra Dr Ruth Walker Dr Paul Jewell Abstract: Background: Human beings are social by nature. People with and without disabilities pursue romantic and sexual relationships for wellbeing and to meet their social, emotional, physical and sexual desires and needs. A systematic literature review was conducted investigating the perceived barriers and facilitators experienced by people with congenital physical and communication disabilities in socializing, sharing intimacy and expressing sexuality. It revealed that little was known of such experiences by people with congenital physical and communication disabilities. People with complex communication needs can use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and strategies to assist in communicating and expressing themselves. The AAC field supports people with complex communication needs to live their lives to their full potential through clinical practice grounded in evidence-based intervention. Based in large part on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the field focuses on building communicative competency, education, livingu0026hellip;
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AGOSCI Conference

May 16, 2011 4:01 PM

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The blog has been taking a back burner for a while but as I have promoted ssite a bit at AGOSCI National Conference here in Adelaide last week I think I better start writing again.

I would like to thank the AGOSCI conference organisers for inviting me to hold a pre-conference workshop on telecommunications for people with complex communication needs and to be one of keynote speakers for conference. The workshop was a real team effort and thank you to all who attended.

I am extremely happy with how the keynote address went but I forgot to show the acknowledgements, so here they are:

Writing Assistants
Kieron Howland
Ferg
Cathy Olsson

Little Girl answering the phone
Myah Shepherd

CommuniCat Video
Production by Daniel Ralph
Communication Partner: Lawrence Andris
Chanelle Andris’ cat
Andris family

Other Assistants
Jesus Christ
Meredath Lance
Hugh Stewart
Denise Wood

Photos
Melinda Smith
Laurence Byrne
Morgan Liddle
Hank Wyllie
Ron Morey
& two clowns

I will try to write more on the Conference in the coming weeks. For now, I must get writing my thesis.

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One response to “AGOSCI Conference”

June 14, 2011

Sian

Thank you Darryl for both your inspiring as well as humourus address at the conference – especially your focus not just on enabling but leading satisfying lives – a much forgotten or ignored idea? Gee – it might imply more work, time, effort?! It is in contrast to the notion that those with a CCN actually have a point of view!!
Communi-Cat or Dog – hmmm how personalised can you get – a cheetah? Loved it all! All the best with you thesis! Sian

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