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APPENDIX O – CHILD LANGUAGE TEACHING AND THERAPY<br />

ABSTRACT<br />

(Suggested revisions from anonymous reviewers. Re-submission to editors at the end<br />

of october 2013)<br />

“Happy and excited”: perceptions of using digital technology and social media by<br />

young people who use augmentative and alternative communication<br />

Corresponding author<br />

Amanda Hynan<br />

PhD researcher, Department of Health Professions<br />

Elizabeth Gaskell Campus<br />

Manchester Metropolitan University<br />

Manchester M13 0JA<br />

Email: (address given)<br />

Co-Authors<br />

Janice Murray<br />

Head of Speech Pathology and Therapy at Manchester Metropolitan University<br />

Chair of ISAAC-UK<br />

Juliet Goldbart<br />

Professor of Developmental Disabilities<br />

Manchester Metropolitan University<br />

Abstract<br />

Research indicates young people are increasingly using digital technology and social<br />

media within their everyday lives, especially for communication and entertainment.<br />

Using digital technology may support social inclusion opportunities but challenges for<br />

access mean people with physical disabilities are at risk of digital exclusion and<br />

contextualising their experiences is vital for understanding opportunities and barriers.<br />

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