Personal profile
Research Biography
Dr Emma Grace is an Associate Lecturer in Speech Pathology. Her research has focused on investigating communication interventions that occur in real-world contexts such as online conversations and e-mentoring to enhance participation based outcomes for young people with communication disability.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Young People Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Effects of a Peer E-Mentoring Intervention on Participation in Online Conversation, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Award Date: 26 Mar 2020
Bachelor (Honours), Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Award Date: 16 Apr 2003
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Sociology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring participation experiences of youth who use AAC in social media settings: impact of an e-mentoring intervention
Grace, E. J., Raghavendra, P., McMillan, J. M. & Gunson, J. S., 3 Apr 2019, In: Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 35, 2, p. 132-141 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus) -
Cross-Age Peer E-Mentoring to Support Social Media Use: A New Focus for Intervention Research
Grace, E. J. & Raghavendra, P., 1 May 2019, In: Communication Disorders Quarterly. 40, 3, p. 167-175 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
“I like talking to people on the computer”: Outcomes of a home-based intervention to develop social media skills in youth with disabilities living in rural communities.
Raghavendra, P., Hutchinson, C., Grace, E., Wood, D. & Newman, L., May 2018, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 76, p. 110-123 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
53 Citations (Scopus) -
Applying a critical approach to investigate barriers to digital inclusion and online social networking among young people with disabilities
Newman, L., Browne-Yung, K., Raghavendra, P., Wood, D. & Grace, E., Sept 2017, In: Information Systems Journal. 27, 5, p. 559-588 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Learning to use the Internet and online social media: What is the effectiveness of home-based intervention for youth with complex communication needs?
Grace, E., Raghavendra, P., Newman, L., Wood, D. & Connell, T., Jun 2014, In: CHILD LANGUAGE, TEACHING AND THERAPY. 30, 2, p. 141-157 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
39 Citations (Scopus)
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Review of speech and language programs/classes
Grace, E. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead))
21/04/26 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Enhancing Early Reading Skills in 4-6 year old children: Measuring Effectiveness and Exploring Learning Patterns from an 8-week Systematic, Synthetic, High-Dosage, Technology-Supported Phonics Program
Grace, E. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Furlong, L. (Associate Investigator) & Carson, K. (Associate Investigator)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
Prizes
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3 minute thesis Faculty Winner awarded for “Assisting youth who are non-speaking to chat online”
Grace, E. (Recipient), 31 Jul 2014
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3 minute thesis University Runner Up awarded for “Assisting youth who are non-speaking to chat online”
Grace, E. (Recipient), 29 Aug 2014
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Pursuit Award (Third Prize): PhD students improving the lives of kids with disabilities
Grace, E. (Recipient), 15 May 2019
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Telstra TJA Christopher Newell Prize (2nd Place).
Grace, E. (Recipient), Raghavendra, P. (Recipient), Newman, L. (Recipient), Wood, D. (Recipient) & Connell, T. (Recipient), May 2013
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