Dr. Nadja Melina Burgio is a researcher and lecturer at the Departement of Rehabilitation Sciences at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany. She holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences with a focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), examining professional competencies and communication support in early childhood settings. Prior to her academic career, she worked for many years as a speech and language pathologist in both hospital and private practice settings, specialising in communication and swallowing disorders. Her research and teaching focus on AAC, trauma, vulnerability and mental health in people with disabilities, and the professional development of practitioners working in educational and rehabilitation settings. Her work explores the intersections of communication access, participation, protection, health, and self-determination for people with complex communication needs.
View a global list of converted local start times Session ID: 28 Objectives: Explain how communication barriers can increase vulnerability to violence, abuse, and trauma for people with complex […]
