REKNEW: ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Amoyotropihic Lateral Sclerosis

Research examines the relationship between AAC technology use by persons with ALS and their caregiver's perception of role strain. We also examine the relationship between the caregiver's attitude and skill base with AAC technology and perceived level of role strain.

Publications

Presentations

• ALS, AAC Technology, and Caregivers: Attitudes, Skills, and Role Strain
• Caregiving and AAC Systems in ALS: Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses
• ALS Severity and Cargivers' Reports of Communication with AAC Technology

Abstracts

• AAC Technology Management by Informal Caregivers