SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• SLPCase-Control2016Late Positive Potential ERP Responses to Social and Nonsocial Stimuli in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersYouth with autism showed blunted brain responses to smiling faces and enhanced responses to objects related to restricted interests compared to controls. However, subjective ratings of pleasure and arousal did not differ between groups, and brain responses did not predict symptom severity.
• SLPCase Report2017Effects of electrical stimulation combined with dysphagia therapy in elderly individual with oropharyngeal dysphagia: a case study.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn a 72-year-old man with age-related swallowing difficulty, thermal-tactile stimulation, orofacial exercise, and electrical stimulation were followed by improved tongue and lip strength and decreased swallowing scale scores. The treatments were given together, so no single component can be credited.
• SLPOther2017Visual orienting in children with autism: Hyper-responsiveness to human eyes presented after a brief alerting audio-signal, but hyporesponsiveness to eyes presented without sound.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchChildren with autism looked more slowly at eyes when images appeared silently, but more quickly when a brief sound preceded them. Typical children showed the opposite pattern. This is a lab eye-tracking finding, not evidence that sound improves communication.
• SLPOther2017High autistic trait individuals do not modulate gaze behaviour in response to social presence but look away more when actively engaged in an interaction.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchTypical adults looked less at a video person they thought was live, but adults with high autistic traits did not change looking for this belief. During a live conversation, high autistic traits were linked to looking away more from the other person.
• PTOTSLPCohort2017Impact of Cognition on Burn Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitationHigher cognitive scores at burn rehab admission were associated with greater total function gain and lower early acute transfer chance. Each extra cognitive point was linked to 0.7 more FIM points and a 24% lower chance of transfer within 3 days.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2017The Canadian occupational performance measure for patients with stroke: a systematic review.Journal of physical therapy scienceThe Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) shows good reliability in stroke patients but correlates poorly with standard assessments. It captures unique patient goals but requires adequate communication skills, so use it alongside other measures, not alone.
• SLPOther2016Adapting the Bayley Scales of infant and toddler development in Ethiopia: evaluation of reliability and validity.Child: care, health and developmentIn rural Ethiopia, nurses and data collectors rated the adapted Bayley Scales with very high agreement. Scores rose with age and were lower in stunted children, but several language and motor items were not appropriate.
• OTSLPOther2016Brief Report: The Effects of Equine-Assisted Activities on the Social Functioning in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFifteen children and adolescents with autism did not show improvement in overall adaptive behaviour or socialisation after a 6-week horse activity programme. Parent-reported autism traits, maladaptive behaviour and empathy scores improved.
• SLPOther2016Parents' Concerns as They Relate to Their Child's Development and Later Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPThe total number of concerns was similar in toddlers later diagnosed with ASD and toddlers not diagnosed with ASD. Parents of children with ASD reported more speech, repetitive behavior and social concerns. Concerns were associated with therapies and specialists children received before diagnosis.
• SLPCohort2017The stability and validity of automated vocal analysis in preverbal preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAutomated day-long LENA recordings can produce vocal-development scores that predict later spoken words in preverbal preschoolers with ASD. A combined IVD plus ACPU-C+V score was not worse than lab samples but was research-only; the commercial AVA DA score did not predict later words.
• SLPQualitative2016The Experiences of Late-diagnosed Women with Autism Spectrum Conditions: An Investigation of the Female Autism Phenotype.Journal of autism and developmental disordersLate-diagnosed women described hiding autistic social difficulties with masks, mimicry and learned scripts; professionals often missed or mislabelled their autism, and 9 of 14 reported sexual abuse. These are experiences, not evidence that a treatment works.
• OTSLPRCT2016A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Low-Dose Sertraline in Young Children With Fragile X Syndrome.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPLow-dose sertraline did not improve expressive language or clinician-rated global improvement more than placebo in young children with fragile X. Some secondary gains appeared in fine motor, visual reception, and combined developmental scores.
• SLPOther2016Reduced Mimicry to Virtual Reality Avatars in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults copied avatar movement height slightly less than neurotypical adults, but the group difference was weak. An avatar acting socially engaged did not increase copying. This lab task does not show VR social training works.
• SLPCohort2016Brief Report: The Prevalence of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Identified by the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network.Journal of autism and developmental disordersNF1 was found in 22 of 12,271 children with ASD (0.18%). These children were less likely to have a prior ASD diagnosis and to show difficulty with non-verbal communication, suggesting ASD/NF1 may be underestimated.
• SLPCase-Control2017Do early caregiver concerns differ for girls with autism spectrum disorders?Autism : the international journal of research and practiceCaregiver concerns tied to autism did not separate girls with autism from boys with autism. Girls with autism had reported concern patterns more like boys with other developmental delays than boys with autism.
• SLPOther2016The social responsiveness scale in relation to DSM IV and DSM5 ASD in Korean children.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchA Korean parent and teacher questionnaire may help identify children with autism-spectrum conditions and separate them from children with other disorders. It was less clear for social communication disorder, and score thresholds still need testing.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2016What are the barriers and facilitators to goal-setting during rehabilitation for stroke and other acquired brain injuries? A systematic review and meta-synthesis.Clinical rehabilitationPatients tended to want broad, long-term goals; staff tended to set short, impairment-focused goals. Use early therapist-led goal-setting when patients prefer it, and shift to patient-led goals after discharge.
• SLPCohort2017Severity of ASD symptoms and their correlation with the presence of copy number variations and exposure to first trimester ultrasound.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchFirst trimester ultrasound was linked to increased repetitive behaviors in children with ASD, but also to lower social affective symptoms. In males with specific genetic variations, it correlated with lower non-verbal IQ. These findings suggest a possible interaction, but do not prove ultrasound causes these outcomes.
• SLPRCT2017Bilingual approach to online cancer genetics education for Deaf American Sign Language users produces greater knowledge and confidence than English text only: A randomized study.Disability and health journalBilingual ASL video with English captions helped Deaf adults with high school or less education learn more about cancer genetics than English text alone. For those with some college or more, both formats improved knowledge equally. Overall, the study found no significant difference between the two formats when education level was ignored.
• SLPCase-Control2016Name recognition in autism: EEG evidence of altered patterns of brain activity and connectivity.Molecular autismBrain activity in high functioning young men with autism showed their own name was not treated as more special than a close person's name. Long range front to back brain communication was weaker, while name recognition speed and accuracy were normal.
• SLPCohort2016Use of Sleep Evaluations and Treatments in Children with Down Syndrome.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPLess than half of 954 children with Down syndrome had documented sleep studies, and behavioral sleep treatment was rare. Many children with sleep diagnoses received medication or surgery, but records cannot show whether treatment helped.
• SLPCase-Control2016Quantitative autistic trait measurements index background genetic risk for ASD in Hispanic families.Molecular autismIn Hispanic families, spouses and relatives had similar autistic-trait scores. Parents of children with autism were more likely to both score high. These scores may index background inherited risk for autism.
• SLPOther2016Social affiliation motives modulate spontaneous learning in Williams syndrome but not in autism.Molecular autismIn live playful demonstrations, preschoolers with Williams syndrome imitated more when the model was socially engaging. Preschoolers with autism did not show that boost. When imitation had a practical goal and in trial-and-error learning, the groups did not differ.
• SLPCohort2016Discrimination and Acculturation Stress: A Longitudinal Study of Children's Well-Being from Prenatal Development to 5 Years of Age.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPIn families with Mexican-origin adolescent mothers, greater cumulative stress from discrimination and acculturation was associated with more maternal depressive symptoms and poorer child socio-emotional and academic outcomes by age 5. Mother-child interaction quality was not associated with child outcomes.
• OTSLPOther2016Cognitive and Adaptive Skills in Toddlers Who Meet Criteria for Autism in DSM-IV but not DSM-5.Journal of autism and developmental disordersToddlers who met DSM-IV autism criteria but not DSM-5 had milder cognitive and adaptive deficits than DSM-5 toddlers, but still had lower socialization scores than toddlers with other delays.
• PTOTSLPCohort2016Sociodemographic Disparities in Intervention Service Utilization in Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFamilies using public insurance received fewer weekly hours of individual therapy than those with private insurance. Non-English speaking families also received fewer hours. Children of Black mothers entered classroom services earlier than White children, though this may reflect differences in prior diagnoses or childcare needs rather than superior access.
• OTSLPRCT2016A Replication and Extension of the PEERS® for Young Adults Social Skills Intervention: Examining Effects on Social Skills and Social Anxiety in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersYoung adults with autism who completed this 16-week social skills group showed better social skills knowledge, empathy, and fewer problem behaviors than those on a waitlist. They also reported more social interactions. However, the group did not significantly reduce loneliness or social anxiety compared to waitlist controls.
• OTSLPCohort2016The Role of Executive Function in Independent Living Skills in Female Adolescents and Young Adults With Fragile X Syndrome.American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilitiesYoung women with Fragile X Syndrome scored higher on a performance-based independent living test than matched controls, but caregiver-reported daily skills showed no difference. Phonemic verbal fluency predicted performance-based independence, but earlier executive function did not predict later outcomes.
• SLPOther2016The Latent Structure of Autistic Traits: A Taxometric, Latent Class and Latent Profile Analysis of the Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutism questionnaire scores did not behave as a simple severity scale. A high-scoring group stood apart, and other people endorsed different autistic traits despite similar total scores.
• SLPRCT2016Low-income fathers' speech to toddlers during book reading versus toy play.Journal of child languageLow-income fathers used more labels and wh-questions during book reading, and more directives and explanations during toy play. Their book-reading questions were linked to toddlers' vocabulary, but not all links held up.
• SLPCohort2016Brief Report: Autism Symptoms in Infants with Fragile X Syndrome.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFragile X infants at 12 months showed more autism observation signs than typical controls. In a small sample, 53% were flagged as at risk, versus 17% of infants with an autistic sibling and 6% of controls.
• SLPSurvey2016Parent Beliefs About the Causes of Learning and Developmental Problems Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Results From a National Survey.American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilitiesMost parents of children with autism believed a genetic cause was at least somewhat likely, while lower-income parents more often believed exposures or injury caused their child's condition. Asking about these beliefs may help family conversations.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2017What environmental factors influence resumption of valued activities post stroke: a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative findings.Clinical rehabilitationEnvironmental factors reported to help stroke survivors resume valued activities included adapted equipment, accessible transport, home changes, information and social support. Negative attitudes, long distances and unstable conditions were reported to hinder them. Evidence is mostly qualitative.
• SLPOther2016The Measurement of Airflow Using Singing Helmet That Allows Free Movement of the Jaw.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationA portable acrylic helmet recorded airflow during vowels, sentences and singing in 32 adults while allowing free jaw movement. It measured a known 1 L volume as 1.016 L, but has not been compared with standard devices or tested in voice disorders.
• SLPRCT2016Is Acupuncture Efficacious for Treating Phonotraumatic Vocal Pathologies? A Randomized Control Trial.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationVoice-related acupuncture did not clearly beat sham on vocal function. Both acupuncture groups improved maximum pitch, while only the genuine group showed less lesion size. The vocal function gain was not maintained at three months.
• SLPMeta-Analysis2016Listener estimations of talker age: A meta-analysis of the literature.Logopedics, phoniatrics, vocologyListeners can estimate talker age from voice, but they underestimate older talkers and overestimate younger talkers. Across 530 talkers, the average absolute error was 7.98 years.
• SLPOther2016Lexical Processing in Toddlers with ASD: Does Weak Central Coherence Play a Role?Journal of autism and developmental disordersToddlers with ASD did not show the predicted detail-focused processing pattern on a word recognition task. They looked less reliably at named pictures than matched peers, but that difference disappeared once receptive vocabulary was considered.
• SLPCohort2017Design and Cohort Characteristics of the Social Spectrum Study: A Multicenter Study of the Autism Spectrum Among Clinically Referred Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn clinically referred children, 33% screened positive for ASD symptoms, and only 16% of DSM-IV PDD-NOS cases met DSM-5 ASD criteria.
• PTOTSLPCohort2017Two-year follow-up of outcomes related to scarring and distress in children with severe burns.Disability and rehabilitationSeverely burned children saw pain, itch, and mobility improve over two years, but distress about facial scarring and foot function persisted in nearly half. Girls reported more pain and sleep problems than boys. Body image concerns remained high throughout the study period.
• PTOTSLPOther2017Comparison of abdominal muscle activity and peak expiratory flow between forced vital capacity and fast expiration exercise.Journal of physical therapy scienceHealthy young men blew faster and activated deep abdominal muscles more strongly during fast expiration exercises than during standard forced vital capacity tests. This suggests fast expiration may better target speed-specific muscle activation, though clinical effects remain untested.
• PTOTSLPCohort2017Characteristics of patients with hemiparetic stroke who yield highly reliable muscle strength measurements.Journal of physical therapy scienceStroke patients with a Functional Independence Measure cognitive score of 19 or higher produced consistent muscle strength measurements. Below this threshold, results were too variable to trust. Clinicians should check this score before relying on dynamometer data for treatment planning.
• SLPCohort2017Auditory toxicity in late preterm and term neonates with severe jaundice.Developmental medicine and child neurologyUnbound bilirubin was more strongly linked to auditory toxicity than total bilirubin in 100 late preterm and term neonates with severe jaundice, especially below 25mg/dL. Total bilirubin alone did not identify every infant with auditory toxicity.
• SLPOther2016An Objective Parameter for Quantifying the Turbulent Noise Portion of Voice Signals.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationSCR, a new voice signal measure, fell as recorded voice samples became less periodic, differing across type 1 to type 4 voices. It did not test whether this helps patients or guides treatment.
• SLPOther2016Respiratory Laryngeal Coordination in Airflow Conservation and Reduction of Respiratory Effort of Phonation.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationThe model suggests normal conversational voice is not limited by conserving airflow. Loud or prolonged voice needs higher glottal resistance to reduce breathing effort. This is simulation, not tested therapy.
• SLPOther2016Problem behaviour in adolescent boys with fragile X syndrome: relative prevalence, frequency and severity.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRAdolescent boys with fragile X syndrome showed stereotypy more often, self-injury more frequently, and aggression with lower severity than boys with other intellectual disabilities. Most problem behaviours were rated mild, though aggression and property destruction often co-occurred.
• SLPPilot2016A Measure of the Auditory-perceptual Quality of Strain from Electroglottographic Analysis of Continuous Dysphonic Speech: Application to Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationMean electroglottographic values did not separate adductor spasmodic dysphonia from normal speech. An electroglottographic opening-slope measure did differ between strained and unstrained syllables within the same ADSD speaker.
• SLPOther2016Vocal and Neural Responses to Unexpected Changes in Voice Pitch Auditory Feedback During Register Transitions.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationTrained singers' pitch correction size did not differ when feedback shifted toward or away from a register boundary, but brain-wave responses differed, especially at the low fry boundary.
• SLPRCT2016Adaptive vs. non-adaptive cognitive training by means of a personalized App: a randomized trial in people with multiple sclerosis.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAdaptive working memory training improved attention, processing speed, and memory more than non-adaptive training in people with multiple sclerosis. The benefits persisted for six months, whereas the non-adaptive group showed no change over time.
• SLPOther2017Assessments of Voice Use and Voice Quality Among College/University Singing Students Ages 18-24 Through Ambulatory Monitoring With a Full Accelerometer Signal.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationMore recorded voice use went with louder, clearer, steadier voices among college singing students. Solo singing showed stronger pitch clarity and less irregularity than choral singing.
• SLPOther2017Children perceive speech onsets by ear and eye.Journal of child languageSeeing a talker's mouth moving helped children from four to fourteen name pictures faster in a lab task, especially when the heard onset was incomplete. The visual help was strongest for unfamiliar nonwords.