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
2026
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Østvik, Jørn.
(2026)
Lese- og skriveferdigheter for god psykisk helse hos ASK-språklige.
Non-fiction chapter
2025
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Pennacchia, Jacinta Molini;
Østvik, Jørn;
Duita, Iain;
Walsh, Megan;
Coghill, Dave;
Granlund, Mats;
Imms, Christine.
(2025)
Assessing mental health of people with complex communication needs: a systematic review.
Journal of Communication Disorders
Academic literature review
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Næss, Kari-Anne Bottegård;
Hesjedal, Elisabeth;
Østvik, Jørn;
Hokstad, Silje;
Furnes, Bjarte Reidar.
(2025)
Inkludering.
Non-fiction chapter
2024
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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
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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
2023
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Østvik, Jørn.
(2023)
Kommunikasajon hos mennesker med utviklingshemming.
Non-fiction 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
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
Research 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;
Ytterhus, Borgunn;
Balandin, Susan.
(2017)
Friendships among students using AAC in Norwegian public mainstream primary schools.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
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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
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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
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 monograph
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
Master thesis
Journal publications
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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
-
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
-
Pennacchia, Jacinta Molini;
Østvik, Jørn;
Duita, Iain;
Walsh, Megan;
Coghill, Dave;
Granlund, Mats;
Imms, Christine.
(2025)
Assessing mental health of people with complex communication needs: a systematic review.
Journal of Communication Disorders
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
-
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
-
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
-
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;
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
-
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
Books
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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 monograph
Part of book/report
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Østvik, Jørn.
(2026)
Lese- og skriveferdigheter for god psykisk helse hos ASK-språklige.
Non-fiction chapter
-
Østvik, Jørn.
(2023)
Kommunikasajon hos mennesker med utviklingshemming.
Non-fiction chapter
-
Næss, Kari-Anne Bottegård;
Hesjedal, Elisabeth;
Østvik, Jørn;
Hokstad, Silje;
Furnes, Bjarte Reidar.
(2025)
Inkludering.
Non-fiction 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
Research report
Student thesis or dissertation
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Østvik, Jørn;
Ytterhus, Borgunn;
Balandin, Susan.
(2017)
Friendships among students using AAC in Norwegian public mainstream primary schools.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
-
Østvik, Jørn.
(1996)
Emotional aspects in perceived risk among offshore oil personnel.
Psykologisk institutt, NTNU
Master thesis
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
2026
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Blog postWitsø, Aud Elisabeth; Østvik, Jørn; Mjøen, Odd Morten; Kvam, Lisbeth; Goodall, Gemma Carol Constance; Ristad, Tone Mari Teigmo; Horghagen, Sissel; Langørgen, Eli. (2026) Er det studentene eller universitetene som ikke strekker til?.
2025
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Conference lecturePampoulou, Eliada; Rangel, Gabriela; Østvik, Jørn; Howery, Kathy Look; Neuvonen, Kirsi; Stadskleiv, Kristine; Tenenbaum, Raz; Deckers, Stijn R.J.M.; Chung, Yoosun. (2025) Defining AAC. ISAAC Virtual Event 2025
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Conference lectureRangel, Gabriela; Østvik, Jørn; Howery, Kathy Look. (2025) Supporting the Mental Health and Wellness of Children and Youth with AAC at School. ISAAC Virtual Event 2025
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Conference lecture
2024
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Conference posterRistad, Tone Mari Teigmo; Østvik, Jørn; Horghagen, Sissel; Kvam, Lisbeth; Witsø, Aud Elisabeth. (2024) Tar avgjørelser om tilrettelegging på svakt grunnlag. Læringsfestivalen 2024
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Conference posterRistad, Tone Mari Teigmo; Witsø, Aud Elisabeth; Horghagen, Sissel; Kvam, Lisbeth; Østvik, Jørn. (2024) Bruker studietiden på funksjonsnedsettelsen. Norsk nettverk for forskning om funksjonshemming 10. forskningskonferanse
2023
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Conference 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. NNDR 16th Research Conference
2022
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2022) Kommunikasjonens inngripen i sosiale relasjoner. 10 år etter ASK-paragrafen. Hvor er vi nå, og hvor skal vi?
2021
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Conference lectureØstvik, Jørn; Killi, Eli Marie. (2021) Hvem gir vi ordet til? Om agentskap og barn som sosiale aktører i kommunikasjon og sosiale relasjoner. NNFF 9. forskningskonferanse
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Conference lectureRistad, Tone; Witsø, Aud Elisabeth; Østvik, Jørn; Horghagen, Sissel; Kvam, Lisbeth; Mjøen, Odd Morten. (2021) Inkludering av studenter med funksjonsnedsettelser i tverrprofesjonelt samlæringsprosjekt. Tjenester for alle
2020
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Feature articleØstvik, Jørn; Skogdal, Signhild; Stadskleiv, Kristine; von Tetzchner, Stephen. (2020) Trenger elever å kunne snakke for å lære på skolen?.
2019
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2019) Inkluderende opplæring – janusansikt for vennskap blant elever med behov for ASK?. ISAAC Norges 14. nasjonale konferanse
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LectureØstvik, Jørn. (2019) Viktige, men sårbare relasjoner : Om vennskap blant elever uten funksjonelt talespråk. Nettverkssamling
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Lecture
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Lecture
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Conference lectureØstvik, Jørn; Killi, Eli Marie. (2019) Early intervention among young children using AAC – A systematic literature review. NNDR 2019
2018
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Conference lectureØstvik, Jørn. (2018) Vennskap blant elever som bruker ASK. Kommunikationsstöd i skolan: Att arbeta för delaktighet, relationer och utveckling
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Lecture
2017
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Conference lectureØstvik, Jørn. (2017) Marginaliserende praksiser for elever som benytter ASK i skolen. Statpedkonferansen 2017
2016
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Conference posterYtterhus, Borgunn; Østvik, Jørn; Gudkova, Tatiana. (2016) Vulnerable and Unequal Childhood: Health - Education - Society. Fusjonseminar for Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
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Conference lecture
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Conference 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 sin 7. forskningskonferanse
2015
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Conference lectureØstvik, Jørn. (2015) Review on Friendship Among Children Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). NNDR 13th Research Conference