Thinking about conducting culturally sensitive research in Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Authors: Mary Blake Huer; Terry Irvine Saenz

Source: Augmentative & Alternative Communication, Volume 18, Number 4, December 2002 , pp. 267-273(7)

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Abstract:

The augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) literature includes very little empirical data on cross-cultural research and AAC that can support current clinical and educational practices. This article offers an approach, proposed as the six requirements, through which researchers may begin to reflect on issues pertaining to culturally sensitive research. Specifically, it includes an open discussion regarding the right person asking the right people the right questions in the right way at the right time and place, which draws examples from three research projects that have evaluated various facets of AAC practices. In brief, this article is designed as an open dialogue with researchers who are interested in pursuing culturally sensitive research.

Keywords: cross-cultural; culture; diversity; research

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07434610212331281351

Affiliations: 1: Department of Speech Communication, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California, USA

Publication date: 2002-12-01

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