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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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New Research: NDIS Supports During COVID-19

November 9, 2024

As we emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, my personal experiences with disability services and their handling of NDIS supports for individuals in their own homes sparked a curiosity about others’ experiences and potential areas for improvement. This led me to collaborate with three notable researchers in the disability field: Ben Bailey, Tom Shakespeare, and Joanne…
Lockdown SA 2021

July 20, 2021

Ok. There is a lockdown in South Australia from 6:00 pm tonight. It was announced this morning. Yesterday, we heard of one elderly gentleman in the northern suburbs of Adelaide testing positive for the Delta variant of COVID-19. People were already talking and making alternative plans for the coming few days. Tonight, a group of…

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