SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

Papers a speech-language pathologist can act on — aphasia, dysphagia, developmental language, fluency, voice and augmentative communication — read in full and summarised plainly.

10,216 PAPERS · PAGE 102 OF 205 · NEWEST FIRST

• OTSLPQualitative2022Clinician Perspectives on Telehealth Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of autism and developmental disordersClinicians reported telehealth worked well for interviews and clear-cut cases but lacked confidence in diagnosing subtle symptoms or older children via video. Home observations offered richer behavioral data, though technology barriers and interpreter difficulties remained significant challenges.
• SLPPilot2023Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group Intervention for Parents of Children with Disabilities (Navigator ACT): An Open Feasibility Trial.Journal of autism and developmental disorders69 of 86 parents who started an acceptance and commitment therapy group attended at least four of five sessions, and they rated it highly. Preliminary scores suggested parent anxiety and depression improved and child difficulties decreased, but no control group means effectiveness is not established.
• SLPCohort2023Childhood Academic Performance: A Potential Marker of Genetic Liability to Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersUnaffected siblings of children with autism showed lower childhood performance in language usage and capitalization compared to controls. These subtle language differences were linked to higher autism severity in their affected sibling and specific personality traits in their mothers.
• PTOTSLPRCT2023A randomized controlled trial on the effects of "Global Postural Re-education" versus neck specific exercise on pain, disability, postural control, and neuromuscular features in women with chronic non-specific neck pain.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineGlobal postural re-education and neck-specific exercises reduced pain and disability equally well in women with chronic neck pain. Neither approach improved postural sway. Clinicians can choose based on patient preference or availability, as one is not superior to the other.
• OTSLPOther2023The Social Support Network of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition: An Exploration Using the Network in Action-Questionnaire.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdults with autism reported few network members and wanted more friends or better contact. Family members listed more network members than patients did, but the two often disagreed on what help was needed. Use patient self-report to guide treatment goals, not proxy estimates.
• SLPPilot2023Regulating Together: Emotion Dysregulation Group Treatment for ASD Youth and Their Caregivers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersYouth with autism and emotion regulation difficulties showed improved reactivity and skill knowledge after a 5-week group program with caregivers. Improvements were maintained at 10-week follow-up. This pilot suggests feasibility and promise, but a randomized trial is needed to confirm the treatment works.
• SLPSurvey2023Challenges experienced by U.S. K-12 public schools in serving students with special education needs or underlying health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies for improved accessibility.Disability and health journalSchools reported staff shortages and difficulty getting students with special education needs or health conditions to follow prevention rules. Accessible communication supports, such as sign language, captions, and low-literacy materials, were rarely reported.
• SLPOther2023Autistic Adults Show Similar Performance and Sensitivity to Social Cues on a Visual Perspective Taking Task as Non-autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults performed similarly to non-autistic adults on a task requiring them to judge which side of a table an object was on from another person's viewpoint. Both groups were slower when taking another's perspective, but autistic status did not impair this ability.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Returning to Work after Stroke: Associations with Cognitive Performance, Motivation, Perceived Working Ability and Barriers.Journal of rehabilitation medicineStroke survivors with higher cognitive scores, better self-perceived working ability, and fewer perceived barriers were more likely to return to work. Self-assessments predicted return-to-work at 12 months, while early cognitive screening predicted it at 6 months.
• SLPRCT2023Feasibility and Initial Efficacy of an Adapted Telepractice Listening Comprehension Intervention for School-Aged Children with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism attending remote listening comprehension sessions showed significant improvement in understanding spoken paragraphs, but no change in vocabulary or narrative retell. Adding a parent-led read-aloud component did not produce better outcomes than the child sessions alone.
• OTSLPCohort2023Social and Behavioural Outcomes of School Aged Autistic Children Who Received Community-Based Early Interventions.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAt school age, autistic children who had received group early intervention and standard community early intervention were largely similar. Both showed moderate to low adaptive behaviour and social skills; less play disruption was reported for the group intervention children.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Impact of social-, health-, and disability-related factors on pregnancy outcomes in women with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A population-based latent class analysis.Disability and health journalWomen with intellectual disabilities face higher pregnancy risks, but the level depends on their specific profile. Those with significant medical, psychiatric, and physical comorbidities had the greatest risk of complications like preterm birth and caesarean delivery.
• OTSLPQualitative2022Parental experiences of having a child with CLN3 disease (juvenile Batten disease) and how these experiences relate to family resilience.Child: care, health and developmentParents described recurring losses and family strain as their child's vision, speech, movement and behaviour declined. They also described resilience through meaning, shared memories, support groups and flexible routines.
• OTSLPSurvey2022A survey of autistic adults, relatives and clinical teams in the United Kingdom: And Delphi process consensus statements on optimal autism diagnostic assessment for adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults and relatives reported mixed UK diagnostic experiences. Many had referral help, but 65.3% waited over 12 weeks; some sensory or information needs were unmet. Clinicians agreed on 11 statements for adult autism assessment services, expert recommendations, not tested interventions.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2022Socioecological model-based design and implementation principles of lower limb preservation programs as partners for limb-loss rehabilitation programs- A mini-review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis review outlines a framework for building limb-preservation programs that partner with rehabilitation services. It recommends integrating vascular, wound, and reconstruction care with physical, occupational, and mental health support. Central coordination and patient navigation are highlighted as key strategies for multidisciplinary teams.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Rehabilitation after paediatric acquired brain injury: Longitudinal change in content and effect on recovery.Developmental medicine and child neurologyRehabilitation focus shifts significantly during admission. More active practice predicted faster daily activity recovery. However, teams often swapped emotional support for medical management when early recovery was slow, complicating any simple dose-response link.
• SLPQualitative2022Parental experiences of caring for children who have learning disabilities and procedural anxiety in hospital: An interpretive phenomenological study.Child: care, health and developmentParents of children with learning disabilities described hospital visits as an emotional burden, fearing their child would feel betrayed if they helped restrain them. They felt isolated, often researching interventions themselves because they distrusted inconsistent staff advice.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Programmes to support paediatric to adult healthcare transitions for youth with complex care needs and their families: A scoping review.Child: care, health and development47 articles described programmes supporting paediatric-to-adult transition for youth with complex care needs, mostly without evaluation. Coordinators, early planning, family involvement and digital tools were common, but evidence of benefit was limited.
• SLPSurvey2023Parent-reported Early Atypical Development and Age of Diagnosis for Children with Co-occurring Autism and ADHD.Journal of autism and developmental disordersEarly parent-reported signs were similar across autism, ADHD, and co-occurring groups, but children with both received ADHD earlier and autism later. Language and social reports differed more by the end of infancy than early on.
• OTSLPCohort2023Measuring Changes in Social Skills Throughout an Intervention Program for Children with ASD, Contributions from Polar Coordinate Analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism showed fewer total social behaviors after a ten-session group program, but the quality of interactions improved. High-level interactions and positive nonverbal cues increased, while low-level functional requests decreased. The study lacked a control group, so changes cannot be definitively attributed to the intervention.
• SLPQualitative2023'Someone like-minded in a big place': Autistic young adults' attitudes towards autistic peer support in mainstream education.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic young adults said they would have wanted a school space with other autistic or neurodivergent peers. They valued calm sensory-friendly settings, shared activities, autistic adult support, and pupil-led groups. No participant said they would have preferred neurotypical peer mentors.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2023Stroke Rehabilitation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Challenges and Opportunities.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationStroke rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries is severely under-resourced, with few therapists and high patient costs. Current guidelines often fail because they are not adapted to local realities. Effective solutions require community-based care, task-shifting to caregivers, and tele-rehabilitation.
• OTSLPQualitative2023Caregiver Insights and Improvement Strategies for Youth with Autism Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Journal of autism and developmental disordersCaregivers rated endoscopy experiences highly but requested ASD-specific preparation guidance, mental health support, and reduced waiting times. They valued care teams that asked for their input on calming strategies and communicated directly with non-verbal children rather than just the parents.
• PTOTSLPOther2023A Learning Health System Infrastructure for Precision Rehabilitation After Stroke.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationThis paper describes building a database to track stroke recovery, not testing a treatment. It details how clinicians can enter data consistently, such as labeling fields to prevent mixing up time and speed. It offers no findings on patient outcomes or intervention efficacy.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Patterns of Special Education Eligibility and Age of First Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Identification Among US Children with ASD.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren identified only through school records were evaluated and diagnosed with autism over a year later than those seen in health settings. School evaluations for developmental delay often missed specific autism traits like restricted interests, potentially delaying access to specialized services.
• SLPPilot2023Socialize, Eat More, and Feel Better: Communal Eating in Acute Neurological Care.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationCommunal lunches were safe and feasible in acute stroke care. Patients attending two or more sessions reported trends toward less loneliness and better quality of life, but no significant changes in communication or food intake were proven.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality in Individuals With Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Study.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationDepression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts in people with chronic traumatic brain injury did not increase during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with before it. Symptoms remained stable, though disability and substance use consistently predicted higher distress.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Relationship Between Nutritional Status and Severity of Cerebral Palsy: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineUndernutrition affects half of children with cerebral palsy and worsens as motor and eating difficulties increase. Blood tests failed to identify nutritional status, so clinical assessment of eating ability and growth remains essential for screening.
• SLPCohort2022Temper Tantrums in Toddlers and Preschoolers: Longitudinal Associations with Adjustment Problems.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPAggressive and self-injurious tantrum behaviors in 1- to 5-year-olds predicted both internalizing and externalizing problems one year later. Daily tantrums were rare after age 2, but long duration predicted internalizing issues. Parents can easily report these specific behaviors to flag risk.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2022Family-centred service in paediatric acquired brain injury rehabilitation: Bridging the gaps.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesFamily-centred care is best practice in paediatric brain injury rehab, but implementation varies widely and lacks clear guidelines. Clinicians must actively partner with families, tailoring goals and communication to the child's development and the family's unique context.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Declining trends in birth prevalence and severity of singletons with cerebral palsy of prenatal or perinatal origin in Australia: A population-based observational study.Developmental medicine and child neurologyThe number of Australian singletons with cerebral palsy has dropped significantly. This decline was seen in all gestational age groups, but was most pronounced in very preterm and term babies. The proportion of children with bilateral spasticity decreased, while those with dyskinetic or hypotonic presentations increased.
• OTSLPSystematic Review2022Loneliness in autistic adults: A systematic review.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults described wanting connection but finding social interaction exhausting and isolating. Loneliness was not the same as being alone, so clinicians should not assume an autistic adult does not want contact.
• SLPCohort2022Longitudinal change in speech classification between 4 and 10 years in children with cerebral palsy.Developmental medicine and child neurologyChildren with cerebral palsy were more likely to move to less severe speech levels between ages 4 and 10. Speech level at age 4 predicted level at age 10. Children rated most severe at age 4 most likely remained most severe at age 10.
• OTSLPRCT2022Parents' priorities and preferences for treatment of children with ADHD: Qualitative inquiry in the MADDY study.Child: care, health and developmentParents of children with ADHD described stress at home and school, worries about medication side effects, and barriers to finding treatments that fit their child. They wanted flexible options and providers who understood ADHD.
• OTSLPOther2022A Parent-Mediated Telehealth Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder : Promoting Parents' Ability to Stimulate the Children's Learning, Reduce Parenting Stress, and Boost Their Sense of Parenting Empowerment.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn 23 of 27 families, parents showed less stress, more empowerment and better therapist-rated teaching skills after a 6-month program combining telehealth, coaching, video lessons and support groups. The study had no control group, and skill changes did not track stress or empowerment.
• SLPCohort2022Adults with autism spectrum disorder and the criminal justice system: An investigation of prevalence of contact with the criminal justice system, risk factors and sex differences in a specialist assessment service.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAdults assessed for autism were less likely to have had contact with the criminal justice system than those who did not receive an autism diagnosis. However, within the autism group, being male, having ADHD, or having a psychotic disorder significantly increased the risk of such contact.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2023Factors associated with the early emergence of atypical feeding behaviours in infants and young children: A scoping review.Child: care, health and developmentAssociations with feeding difficulties are inconsistent. Breastfeeding duration shows no clear protective effect. Introducing solids at or after 6 months and offering lumpy textures before 10 months may reduce pickiness. Parental anxiety and sensory sensitivity are linked to fussiness, but evidence quality varies.
• OTSLPOther2023Greater gender diversity among autistic children by self-report and parent-report.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic children self-reported more binary and nonbinary gender diversity than peers, but parents only reported more body incongruence. Parent and child reports did not correlate, meaning parents may miss the child's internal gender experience.
• SLPQualitative2023Healthcare clinician perspectives on the intersection of autism and gender dysphoria.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceClinicians working with autistic people experiencing gender dysphoria described distinct communication needs. They adapted sessions by using visual aids, reducing sensory input, and allowing longer processing time, rather than changing treatment options. These adjustments aimed to bridge the gap between clinical goals and patient expression.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Wrist speed feedback improves elbow compensation and reaching accuracy for myoelectric transradial prosthesis users in hybrid virtual reaching task.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAudio feedback indicating wrist speed reduced reaching errors for six transradial amputees using a virtual myoelectric arm. It also decreased compensatory elbow bias. However, it did not improve adaptation to sudden control changes, and results come from a small lab study, not daily use.
• SLPOther2023Psychometric Assessment of the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory in Children with Autism in Community Settings.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThe Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory does not measure autism behaviors in a single group. In children with autism, it splits into four distinct areas: emotional reactivity, conduct problems, attention issues, and daily routine difficulties. Use these subscales separately rather than one total score.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023ASD Diagnosis and Treatment Experiences Among Mexican Heritage Families.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMexican heritage families described diagnosis pathways shaped by rural isolation, undocumented status, and provider hesitation. Many received intervention before formal diagnosis. Families reported needing to advocate strongly against service cancellations and structural barriers to access timely care.
• OTSLPSurvey2023Family Functioning and Emotional Aspects of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Southern Brazil.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFamilies of children with autism reported high stress, particularly about their child's future and the constant effort of care. Most felt unable to relax or maintain social lives. Communication difficulties and a lack of family cohesion were common. These findings describe family experiences, not treatment effects.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Utilising Interview Methodology to Inform the Development of New Clinical Assessment Tools for Anxiety in Autistic Individuals Who Speak Few or no Words.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents and clinicians described anxiety in non-speaking autistic people as increased vocalisation, challenging behaviour and avoidance. Key triggers were unpredictability and routine changes. They stressed assessing baseline behaviour and ruling out pain before diagnosing anxiety.
• SLPCohort2023Parental Depression Symptoms and Internalizing Mental Health Problems in Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn families with autistic children, higher parental depression symptoms predicted increased child internalizing problems like anxiety and depression twelve months later. Conversely, child internalizing problems predicted increased maternal depression twelve months later. This bidirectional link was strongest for mothers.
• SLPQualitative2023Opportunities for Inclusion and Engagement in the Transition of Autistic Youth from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare: A Qualitative Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic youth, caregivers, and providers described an automatic switch to adult care at 18 as abrupt and unsupported. They wanted gradual planning, direct communication, and a warm handoff between pediatric and adult clinicians.
• SLPCase Report2023Mathematics Learning Through Online Video-Based Instruction for an Autistic Child.Journal of autism and developmental disordersOne autistic 5-year-old learned addition, subtraction, and number comparison quickly using online video modeling and virtual manipulatives. She generalized these skills to physical objects like macaroni. This single case suggests the method works for this child, but does not prove it works for others.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2023Why Do Employers (Fail to) Hire People with Disabilities? A Systematic Review of Capabilities, Opportunities and Motivations.Journal of occupational rehabilitationEmployers most often fail to hire people with disabilities because they believe these candidates are unproductive or costly, or because they lack knowledge about accommodations. Facilitators include pro-social motivation and organizational resources. Hiring decisions are complex, with factors like cost concerns having varying effects depending on the employer.
• SLPSurvey2023Using EMDR with autistic individuals: A Delphi survey with EMDR therapists.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceTherapists agreed on three core principles for using EMDR with autistic clients: flexibility, clear communication, and responding to the individual. They rejected a single scripted autism protocol, favouring a 'therapeutic toolbox' approach where adaptations depend on the client's specific needs and presentation.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2023Predicting Long-Term Cognitive Impairments in Survivors after Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review.Journal of rehabilitation medicineLonger coma duration and higher day-3 S-100B levels predicted worse memory and executive function at 3 to 6 months. A bedside cognitive screen predicted individual impairment with 90% sensitivity and 82% specificity, but this finding rests on one small sample of 26 patients.