Table 1.
Participant Details (N = 19)
| Pseudonym | Age (years) | Gender | AAC/CCCa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimi | 14 | F | CCC |
| Eric | 16 | M | AAC |
| Isma | 16 | F | CCC |
| Brenda | 17 | F | CCC |
| Kendra | 17 | F | AAC |
| Kara | 17 | F | AAC |
| Juno | 17 | F | CCC |
| Ashley | 17 | F | CCC |
| Jack | 17 | M | AAC |
| Andrew | 18 | M | AAC |
| Jessica | 18 | F | AAC |
| Nicola | 18 | F | AAC |
| Brian | 19 | M | AAC |
| Candice | 20 | F | AAC |
| Faith | 20 | F | AAC |
| Jana | 20 | F | AAC |
| Akash | 20 | M | CCC |
| Jamie | 22 | M | AAC |
| Hannah | 23 | F | CCC |
a
AAC = young person who uses augmentative and alternative communication systems and/or devices; CCC= young person designated as requiring ‘complex continuing care’.