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Beata Batorowicz

ResearcherRehabilitation sciencesQueen's University

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Beata Batorowicz

Researcher

Rehabilitation sciences

Social Sciences and Humanities

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
30 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 11 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 2 research grants (2 SSHRC), most recently in 2021.

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Research

children with disabilities communication paticipation robotics artificial intelligence pragmatic reasoning developmental benefits collaboration play peer interaction communication disability adults life aspirations social participation children with disabilities communication paticipation robotics artificial intelligence pragmatic reasoning developmental benefits collaboration play peer interaction

Latest papers

Clinician perspectives on implementing the C-BiLLT-CAN for non-speaking children with cerebral palsy: a focus group study
Disability and Rehabilitation · 2026
Bringing the Computer‐Based Instrument for Low Motor Language Testing to Canada: A Survey of Caregiver and Clinician Perspectives
International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders · 2026
"It is about more than just equipment": service providers' vision for AAC services in Ontario, Canada.
Augmentative and alternative communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985) · 2026 · senior author

All 36 publications

Latest funding

(Extra)ordinary Abilities of Police: A Multi-Method Assessment of Civilian and Officer Performance
SSHRC · 2025 · Co-investigator
$39,890
Improving Investigative Interviewing with Older Adults
SSHRC · 2023 · Co-investigator
$179,450
A balancing act: Learning from global examples of effective community support for people with disabilities
SSHRC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$382,443

All 7 grants and awards

36 publications.

Clinician perspectives on implementing the C-BiLLT-CAN for non-speaking children with cerebral palsy: a focus group study

Coan-Brill J, Costigan FA, Chau T, Geytenbeek J, Stadskleiv K, Batorowicz B, Kay J, Hopmans S, Grahovac D, Cunningham BJ

Disability and Rehabilitation20261 citations

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2520998

Bringing the Computer‐Based Instrument for Low Motor Language Testing to Canada: A Survey of Caregiver and Clinician Perspectives

Costigan FA, Chau T, Geytenbeek J, Stadskleiv K, Batorowicz B, Hopmans S, McCauley D, Grahovac D, Agnew B, Friesen J

International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders2026

DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70176

"It is about more than just equipment": service providers' vision for AAC services in Ontario, Canada.

Lackey S, Légaré V, Davies TC, Karlsson P, Pinder S, Batorowicz B

Augmentative and alternative communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2026.2650281 PMID: 42059100

"It Feels Like My Spine is About to Break": Experience and support needs of family caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Ethiopia.

Melak M, Mekonnen S, Fakolade A, Batorowicz B

PloS one2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0346049 PMID: 41973687

Consensus on factors critical to Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) use in Canada from multiple stakeholder perspectives: a Delphi study.

Lackey S, Pinder S, Davies TC, Shepherd T, Karlsson P, Batorowicz B

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2659218 PMID: 42065971

Unraveling time in communicative interactions involving children who use aided communication.

Batorowicz B, Stadskleiv K, Campbell F, Tetzchner SV

Augmentative and alternative communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)2026First author

DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2025.2477701 PMID: 40150812

Profile of children with speech and motor impairments eligible for using robots in collaborative game environments in Brazil.

Souza L, Santana RS, Kazemi Y, Batorowicz B, Givigi S, Givigi R

Augmentative and alternative communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)2026

DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2026.2696231 PMID: 42454865

Barriers and facilitators impacting access to sexual and reproductive health services for women with intellectual disability.

Andualem HT, Bartels SA, Seyoum T, Araya BM, Batorowicz B, Aldersey HM

Frontiers in psychiatry2026

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1795423 PMID: 42534968

Developing a Profile of Canadian Children With Cerebral Palsy Who Require Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Coan-Brill J, Costigan FA, Kay J, Stadskleiv K, Batorowicz B, Chau T, Geytenbeek J, Grahovac D, Hopmans S, Cunningham BJ

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology20254 citations

DOI: 10.1044/2024_ajslp-24-00284

“My child is completely underestimated”: Canadian parents’ perspectives on implementing an accessible language comprehension assessment for non-speaking children with cerebral palsy

Coan-Brill J, Friesen J, Kay J, Costigan FA, Chau T, Geytenbeek J, Stadskleiv K, Batorowicz B, McCauley D, Hopmans S

Disability and Rehabilitation20252 citations

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2468844

(Extra)ordinary Abilities of Police: A Multi-Method Assessment of Civilian and Officer Performance

Co-investigatorSSHRC2025Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Simpson, Rylan

Keywords: Criminology; Psychology and Law; Policing; Perceptions of Police; Legal Standards

$39,890

Improving Investigative Interviewing with Older Adults

Co-investigatorSSHRC2023Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral

Principal investigators: Dion Larivière, Cassandre

Keywords: investigative interviewing; rapport; interrogation; interviewing; older adults; elders; elder abuse

$179,450

A balancing act: Learning from global examples of effective community support for people with disabilities

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022Partnership Grants

Keywords: disability; community; family; support; inclusion; case study; international

$382,443

Robots, AI and Human-Machine Interface in Augmented and Alternative Communication for Children with Neuromotor Disabilities

Principal investigatorSSHRC2021New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Batorowicz, Beata

Keywords: children with disabilities communication paticipation robotics artificial intelligence pragmatic reasoning developmental benefits collaboration play peer interaction

$250,000

Having voice and choice: Communication and participation of adults with developmental disabilities

Principal investigatorSSHRC2021Partnership Engage Grants

Principal investigators: Batorowicz, Beata

Keywords: communication; disability; adults; life aspirations; social participation

$24,515

A Delphi Study to advance research on Accessibility Standards for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Co-investigatorSSHRC2021Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Davies, Theresa Claire

Keywords: persons with disability; augmentative and alternative communication; co-design; Delphi technique; participatory action research; social participation; employment

$150,843

Severe childhood disability: Optimizing settings for participation and inclusion

Co-investigatorCIHR2008Emerging Team Grant: Children with Disabilities (Bright Futures for Kids with...

Principal investigators: King, Gillian A

Keywords: Childhood Disability; Environment; Measurement; Participation; Social Exclusion

$810,983

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: children with disabilities communication paticipation robotics artificial intelligence pragmatic reasoning developmental benefits collaboration play peer interaction Dear Professor Batorowicz, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Clinician perspectives on implementing the C-BiLLT-CAN for non-speaking children with cerebral palsy: a focus group study" (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "Robots, AI and Human-Machine Interface in Augmented and Alternative Communication for Children with Neuromotor Disabilities" (2021), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Beata Batorowicz

Research

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Latest funding

Clinician perspectives on implementing the C-BiLLT-CAN for non-speaking children with cerebral palsy: a focus group study

Bringing the Computer‐Based Instrument for Low Motor Language Testing to Canada: A Survey of Caregiver and Clinician Perspectives

"It is about more than just equipment": service providers' vision for AAC services in Ontario, Canada.

"It Feels Like My Spine is About to Break": Experience and support needs of family caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Ethiopia.

Consensus on factors critical to Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) use in Canada from multiple stakeholder perspectives: a Delphi study.

Unraveling time in communicative interactions involving children who use aided communication.

Profile of children with speech and motor impairments eligible for using robots in collaborative game environments in Brazil.

Barriers and facilitators impacting access to sexual and reproductive health services for women with intellectual disability.

Developing a Profile of Canadian Children With Cerebral Palsy Who Require Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

“My child is completely underestimated”: Canadian parents’ perspectives on implementing an accessible language comprehension assessment for non-speaking children with cerebral palsy

(Extra)ordinary Abilities of Police: A Multi-Method Assessment of Civilian and Officer Performance

Improving Investigative Interviewing with Older Adults

A balancing act: Learning from global examples of effective community support for people with disabilities

Robots, AI and Human-Machine Interface in Augmented and Alternative Communication for Children with Neuromotor Disabilities

Having voice and choice: Communication and participation of adults with developmental disabilities

A Delphi Study to advance research on Accessibility Standards for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Severe childhood disability: Optimizing settings for participation and inclusion

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