Susan Fager

Lincoln, NE

AAC Roles: Researcher

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Biography

Susan Fager, PhD, CCC-SLP is the Director of the Communication Center in the Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Fager specializes in augmentative and alternative communication/assistive technology (AAC/AT) for adults with acquired and degenerative neurologic conditions such as brainstem stroke, spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Guillain Barré syndrome. Her research interests focus on the development and evaluation of new and emerging assistive technologies for individuals with severe physical impairments as well as the development of tools to support clinical decision-making and communication partners of individuals who use AAC.

AAC Roles

Researcher

Someone who advances science by exploring aspects of AAC use, assessment, intervention, training, etc. through approved research protocols; e.g. approved by university Institutional Review Board

Type of research:	Clinical research/translational research
Primary area of research:	AAC
Research published in a peer-reviewed publication?	Yes

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Susan Fager - Lincoln, NE

Researcher