Jørn Østvik
About
I am a teacher at Social education program, and I supervise bachelor, master and Ph.D. students.
Professional interests
- Disability
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Social relationships and friendships
- Inclusion and inclusive education
- Participation and agency among people with disabilities
Leader of the research group Communication, interaction, and early intervention in a life course perspective (2021 - ).
Member of Citizen Network Norway (2023 - ).
Member of ISAAC Research Committee (2024 - ).
Background
Work experience
- 2018 - : Associate professor at the Department of Mental Health, NTNU
- 2016 - 2018: R&D advisor in Statped, R&D department
- 2013 - 2017: Scholarship holder at the Department of Social Work and Health Sciences / Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU
- 1996 - 2016: Statped, department for complex learning difficulties
Education
- Ph.D. in health sciences, NTNU 2017
- Cand.polit in psychology, NTNU 1996
Research
Mental health among people who use AAC
A scoping literature review on mental health and mental health problems among people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), in co-operation with Jönköping University in Sweden.
Measuring mental wellbeing in people with CCN
Co-researcher in a research project anchored in Melbourne University (Australia) og Jönkoping University (Sweden).
Synergies between theory and practice cources in Social Education at NTNU
Educational research project that examines experiences in the simultaneous implementation of theory and practice courses in the Social Education at NTNU.
Inclusive education in Norway
The project aim to summarize existing literature to investigate what characterizes and describes the status quo of inclusive education for students in mainstream schools in Norway. https://osf.io/97k62
Pathways to the world of work for students with disabilities in higher education
Co-researcher and co-supervisor in a research project financed by The Research Council of Norway.
Formative dialogue research on AAC mentoring
The project investigates the expectations, experiences, and perspectives of the participants and organizers in the "AAC Mentor" project initiated by ISAAC Norway.
Systematic review on citizenship among people with disabilities
Aim of study: Establish a knowledge base to investigate the significance of using the concept of citizenship for the development of services in the health, social, and education sectors.
Publications
2025
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Pennacchia, Jacinta Molini;
Østvik, Jørn;
Duita, Iain;
Walsh, Megan;
Granlund, Mats;
Imms, Christine.
(2025)
Assessing mental health of people with complex communication needs: a systematic review.
Journal of Communication Disorders
Academic literature review
2024
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Ristad, Tone Mari Teigmo;
Witsø, Aud Elisabeth;
Horghagen, Sissel;
Kvam, Lisbeth;
Østvik, Jørn.
(2024)
Studying Disability: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Requesting Accommodation in Higher Education.
Social Sciences
Academic article
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Østvik, Jørn;
Granlund, Mats;
Seim, Astrid Røsland.
(2024)
Mental health and mental health problems among users of AAC: a scoping review.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication : AAC
Academic literature review
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Næss, Kari-Anne Bottegård;
Hokstad, Silje;
Furnes, Bjarte Reidar;
Hesjedal, Elisabeth;
Østvik, Jørn.
(2024)
Inclusive Education for Students With Special Education Needs in Norway.
Remedial and special education
Academic article
2023
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Østvik, Jørn.
(2023)
Kommunikasajon hos mennesker med utviklingshemming.
Universitetsforlaget
Chapter
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Ristad, Tone Mari Teigmo;
Østvik, Jørn;
Horghagen, Sissel;
Kvam, Lisbeth;
Witsø, Aud Elisabeth.
(2023)
A multi-stakeholder perspective on inclusion in higher education: Ruling on fragile ground.
International Journal of Educational Research Open
Academic article
2022
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Therrien, Michelle;
Rosetti, Zach;
Østvik, Jørn.
(2022)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Friendships: Considerations for Speech-Language Pathologists.
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups
Academic article
2021
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Østvik, Jørn;
Witsø, Aud Elisabeth.
(2021)
Håndbok i dynamisk kartlegging av ikke-symbolsk kommunikasjon : Norsk oversettelse.
https://ntnu.box.com/v/snell-loncke2002
Book Translation
2020
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Østvik, Jørn;
Skogdal, Signhild;
Stadskleiv, Kristine;
von Tetzchner, Stephen.
(2020)
Trenger elever å kunne snakke for å lære på skolen?.
Adresseavisen
Feature article
2019
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Østvik, Jørn;
Killi, Eli Marie.
(2019)
Tidlig innsats for små barn med behov for ASK. En systematisk litteraturstudie om utfordringsbilde og intervensjonsområder.
Statped
Statped
Report
2018
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Østvik, Jørn;
Balandin, Susan;
Ytterhus, Borgunn.
(2018)
Interactional facilitators and barriers in social
relationships between students who use AAC and fellow students.
Society, Health & Vulnerability
Academic article
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Østvik, Jørn;
Ytterhus, Borgunn;
Balandin, Susan.
(2018)
Gateways to friendships among students who use AAC in mainstream primary school.
Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research
Academic article
2017
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Østvik, Jørn.
(2017)
Friendships among students using AAC in Norwegian public mainstream primary schools.
Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2017/281)
Doctoral dissertation
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Østvik, Jørn;
Balandin, Susan;
Ytterhus, Borgunn.
(2017)
A "visitor in the class": Marginalization of students using AAC in mainstream education classes.
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Academic article
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Ytterhus, Borgunn;
Balandin, Susan.
(2017)
‘So, how does one define a friendship?’: Identifying friendship among students using AAC in inclusive education settings.
European Journal of Special Needs Education
Academic article
2016
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Østvik, Jørn;
Ytterhus, Borgunn;
Balandin, Susan.
(2016)
Friendship between children using augmentative and alternative communication and peers: A systematic literature review.
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Academic literature review
2010
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Østvik, Jørn;
Almås, Hanne.
(2010)
Trenger vi å snakke for å lære på skolen? Eksempler på pedagogisk praksis for elever uten funksjonelt talespråk i en inkluderende skole for alle.
Trøndelag kompetansesenter
Non-fiction book
1997
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Østvik, Jørn;
Rundmo, Torbjørn;
Sjøberg, Lennart.
(1997)
Associations between safety climate and emotional reactions to platform movements onboard an offshore installation.
Safety Science
Academic article
1996
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Østvik, Jørn.
(1996)
Emotional aspects in perceived risk among offshore oil personnel.
Psykologisk institutt, NTNU
Thesis at a second degree level
Journal publications
-
Pennacchia, Jacinta Molini;
Østvik, Jørn;
Duita, Iain;
Walsh, Megan;
Granlund, Mats;
Imms, Christine.
(2025)
Assessing mental health of people with complex communication needs: a systematic review.
Journal of Communication Disorders
Academic literature review
-
Ristad, Tone Mari Teigmo;
Witsø, Aud Elisabeth;
Horghagen, Sissel;
Kvam, Lisbeth;
Østvik, Jørn.
(2024)
Studying Disability: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Requesting Accommodation in Higher Education.
Social Sciences
Academic article
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Granlund, Mats;
Seim, Astrid Røsland.
(2024)
Mental health and mental health problems among users of AAC: a scoping review.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication : AAC
Academic literature review
-
Næss, Kari-Anne Bottegård;
Hokstad, Silje;
Furnes, Bjarte Reidar;
Hesjedal, Elisabeth;
Østvik, Jørn.
(2024)
Inclusive Education for Students With Special Education Needs in Norway.
Remedial and special education
Academic article
-
Ristad, Tone Mari Teigmo;
Østvik, Jørn;
Horghagen, Sissel;
Kvam, Lisbeth;
Witsø, Aud Elisabeth.
(2023)
A multi-stakeholder perspective on inclusion in higher education: Ruling on fragile ground.
International Journal of Educational Research Open
Academic article
-
Therrien, Michelle;
Rosetti, Zach;
Østvik, Jørn.
(2022)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Friendships: Considerations for Speech-Language Pathologists.
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups
Academic article
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Skogdal, Signhild;
Stadskleiv, Kristine;
von Tetzchner, Stephen.
(2020)
Trenger elever å kunne snakke for å lære på skolen?.
Adresseavisen
Feature article
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Balandin, Susan;
Ytterhus, Borgunn.
(2018)
Interactional facilitators and barriers in social
relationships between students who use AAC and fellow students.
Society, Health & Vulnerability
Academic article
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Ytterhus, Borgunn;
Balandin, Susan.
(2018)
Gateways to friendships among students who use AAC in mainstream primary school.
Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research
Academic article
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Balandin, Susan;
Ytterhus, Borgunn.
(2017)
A "visitor in the class": Marginalization of students using AAC in mainstream education classes.
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Academic article
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Ytterhus, Borgunn;
Balandin, Susan.
(2017)
‘So, how does one define a friendship?’: Identifying friendship among students using AAC in inclusive education settings.
European Journal of Special Needs Education
Academic article
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Ytterhus, Borgunn;
Balandin, Susan.
(2016)
Friendship between children using augmentative and alternative communication and peers: A systematic literature review.
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Academic literature review
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Rundmo, Torbjørn;
Sjøberg, Lennart.
(1997)
Associations between safety climate and emotional reactions to platform movements onboard an offshore installation.
Safety Science
Academic article
Books
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Almås, Hanne.
(2010)
Trenger vi å snakke for å lære på skolen? Eksempler på pedagogisk praksis for elever uten funksjonelt talespråk i en inkluderende skole for alle.
Trøndelag kompetansesenter
Non-fiction book
Part of book/report
-
Østvik, Jørn.
(2023)
Kommunikasajon hos mennesker med utviklingshemming.
Universitetsforlaget
Chapter
Report
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Killi, Eli Marie.
(2019)
Tidlig innsats for små barn med behov for ASK. En systematisk litteraturstudie om utfordringsbilde og intervensjonsområder.
Statped
Statped
Report
-
Østvik, Jørn.
(2017)
Friendships among students using AAC in Norwegian public mainstream primary schools.
Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2017/281)
Doctoral dissertation
-
Østvik, Jørn.
(1996)
Emotional aspects in perceived risk among offshore oil personnel.
Psykologisk institutt, NTNU
Thesis at a second degree level
OVERSETTELSESARB
-
Østvik, Jørn;
Witsø, Aud Elisabeth.
(2021)
Håndbok i dynamisk kartlegging av ikke-symbolsk kommunikasjon : Norsk oversettelse.
https://ntnu.box.com/v/snell-loncke2002
Book Translation
Teaching
I teach at the Social education program and at the masters degree in mental health.
Course coordinator:
- VET1002 Psychology and pedagogy (bachelor i vernpleie)
- MDV6432 Communication with AAC, social relations and mental health(master i psykisk helse)
Supervision
I supervise bachelor, master and Ph.D. students.
Outreach
2024
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PosterRistad, Tone Mari Teigmo; Østvik, Jørn; Horghagen, Sissel; Kvam, Lisbeth; Witsø, Aud Elisabeth. (2024) Tar avgjørelser om tilrettelegging på svakt grunnlag. NTNU Læringsfestivalen 2024 , Trondheim 2024-05-27 - 2024-05-28
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PosterRistad, Tone Mari Teigmo; Witsø, Aud Elisabeth; Horghagen, Sissel; Kvam, Lisbeth; Østvik, Jørn. (2024) Bruker studietiden på funksjonsnedsettelsen. Norsk nettverk for forskning om funksjonshemming, Statped og Bufdir Norsk nettverk for forskning om funksjonshemming 10. forskningskonferanse , Bodø 2024-06-03 - 2024-06-04
2023
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Academic lectureRistad, Tone Mari Teigmo; Østvik, Jørn; Horghagen, Sissel; Witsø, Aud Elisabeth. (2023) The collaboration forum; Multistakeholders’ views on the journey through higher education and onto employment for students with disabilities. Nordic Network on Disability Research NNDR 16th Research Conference , Reykjavik 2023-05-10 - 2023-05-12
2022
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2022) Kommunikasjonens inngripen i sosiale relasjoner. Statped 10 år etter ASK-paragrafen. Hvor er vi nå, og hvor skal vi? , Webinar 2022-09-07 - 2022-09-07
2021
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Academic lectureRistad, Tone; Witsø, Aud Elisabeth; Østvik, Jørn; Horghagen, Sissel; Kvam, Lisbeth; Mjøen, Odd Morten. (2021) Inkludering av studenter med funksjonsnedsettelser i tverrprofesjonelt samlæringsprosjekt. Institutt for design, NTNU, Forskningsrådet, Universell Tjenester for alle , Scandic Lerkendal 2021-09-15 - 2021-09-16
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Academic lectureØstvik, Jørn; Killi, Eli Marie. (2021) Hvem gir vi ordet til? Om agentskap og barn som sosiale aktører i kommunikasjon og sosiale relasjoner. Norsk nettverk for forskning om funksjonshemming NNFF 9. forskningskonferanse , Digital 2021-06-07 - 2021-06-08
2019
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2019) Viktige, men sårbare relasjoner : Om vennskap blant elever uten funksjonelt talespråk. CP-foreningen i Oslo og Akershus Nettverkssamling , Gardermoen 2019-04-01 - 2019-04-01
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2019) Viktige, men sårbare relasjoner. Skaun kommune ved PP-tjenesten Nettverkssamling i Skaun kommune , Skaun rådhus 2019-03-12 - 2019-03-12
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2019) Inkluderende opplæring – janusansikt for vennskap blant elever med behov for ASK?. ISAAC Norge ISAAC Norges 14. nasjonale konferanse , Sundvolden hotel 2019-04-08 - 2019-04-09
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2019) Agentskap blant elever som bruker ASK. ISAAC Norge ISAAC Norges 14. nasjonale konferanse , Sundvolden hotel 2019-04-08 - 2019-04-09
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Academic lectureØstvik, Jørn; Killi, Eli Marie. (2019) Early intervention among young children using AAC – A systematic literature review. Nordic Network on Disability Research NNDR 2019 , Copenhagen 2019-05-08 - 2019-05-10
2018
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2018) Vennskap blant elever som bruker ASK. Trondsletten habiliteringssenter, St. Olavs hospital Intern forelesning , Trondheim 2018-12-10 - 2018-12-10
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Academic lectureØstvik, Jørn. (2018) Vennskap blant elever som bruker ASK. Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, DART Kommunikationsstöd i skolan: Att arbeta för delaktighet, relationer och utveckling , Göteborg 2018-10-04 - 2018-10-04
2017
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Academic lectureØstvik, Jørn. (2017) Marginaliserende praksiser for elever som benytter ASK i skolen. Statped Statpedkonferansen 2017 , Gardermoen 2017-03-22 - 2017-03-22
2016
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Academic lectureØstvik, Jørn. (2016) Systematiske litteraturstudier. Statped Statped fagfestival 2016 , Oslo 2016-12-01 - 2016-12-01
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PosterYtterhus, Borgunn; Østvik, Jørn; Gudkova, Tatiana. (2016) Vulnerable and Unequal Childhood: Health - Education - Society. NTNU, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap Fusjonseminar for Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU , Trondheim 2016-11-10 - 2016-11-11
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Academic lectureØstvik, Jørn; Ytterhus, Borgunn; Balandin, Susan. (2016) Gjestende elever i egen klasse - Premisser for utvikling av vennskap blant elever uten funksjonell tale. Norsk Nettverk for forskning om funksjonshemming Norsk Nettverk for forskning om funksjonshemming sin 7. forskningskonferanse , Trondheim 2016-05-09 - 2016-05-10
2015
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Academic lectureØstvik, Jørn. (2015) Review on Friendship Among Children Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Nordic Network on Disability Research NNDR 13th Research Conference , Bergen 2015-05-06 - 2015-05-08