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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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The branch in the gutter

Jan 12, 2014 10:41 PM

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Darryl

AAC, Disability, Highlight, Personal Experience, Uncategorized

Jesus,

Thank you for using me today. The two sermons I gave this morning at Adelaide West Uniting Church went well and it seem many heard your message! It was a honour to working with Rev John Maddern.

As I officially start my PhD tomorrow ask that you guide my study and the direct of research. When I come to a gutter that is a bit too big for me to climb help me to remember the branch! Help me to remember you always provide way, I just have to seek for it. I lay my PhD on your foundation.Amen!

Your little brother,

Dazz

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One response to “The branch in the gutter”

January 13, 2014

nadia

Fantastic message, Darryl! Moving and very inspiring! thank you for sharing it!

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