SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• PTOTSLPOther2023Resting energy expenditure in adolescents with Down syndrome: a comparison of commonly used predictive equations.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRThe Institute of Medicine equation accurately predicted resting energy expenditure in adolescents with Down syndrome, matching measured values. Other common equations overestimated or underestimated needs by up to 140 kcal per day. Use IOM for weight management, but monitor individual responses carefully.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2023Environmental determinants for participation among stroke survivors in Africa, a scoping review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesStroke survivors in Africa faced severe environmental barriers to participation. Inaccessible transport, buildings, and homes restricted mobility and therapy access. While family support was often positive, societal stigma and lack of assistive devices hindered reintegration. These factors drove survivors to self-imposed isolation.
• SLPSystematic Review2023Language and Literacy Strategies for Indigenous Children: A Scoping Review.Seminars in speech and languageMost language and literacy strategies for Indigenous children lack strong evidence. Only 28 of 92 strategies had compelling support, mostly mainstream techniques like modeling language or targeted vocabulary. Clinicians should adapt these carefully, as few studies included children with disabilities.
• SLPOther2023Testing and Development of Slightly Thick Infant Formula Recipes for Dysphagia Management: An Australian Perspective.DysphagiaThickened infant formula is highly variable. Aptamil thickener recipes reached the correct consistency after 10 to 15 minutes, while Supercol recipes varied widely and blocked syringes. Wait at least 10 minutes after mixing and always flow test before feeding.
• SLPRCT2022Characteristics of children on the autism spectrum who benefit the most from receiving intervention in inclusive versus specialised early childhood education settings.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchChildren with autism who showed low attention to playful adults made fewer social gains in inclusive settings than in specialised ones. High social interest predicted better outcomes only in inclusive classrooms. No overall setting advantage was found for the whole group.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Implementing the Get SET Early Model in a Community Setting to Lower the Age of ASD Diagnosis.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPImplementing the Get SET model in community pediatric practices lowered the average age of autism diagnosis to 22.9 months. Screening tool use rose from 15% to 74%, and referrals increased from 24% to 79%. However, only 22% of diagnosed children started ABA therapy.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Switching attention deficits in post-stroke individuals with different aphasia types.AphasiologyPeople with non-fluent aphasia made more errors and responded slower than controls when switching attention between tones. People with fluent aphasia also made more errors but responded at normal speeds. These deficits occurred even without language tasks, suggesting attention problems are distinct from language loss.
• PTOTSLPPilot2023Cognitive-motor dual-task interference in adults with sickle cell disease.Gait & postureMost adults with sickle cell disease slowed down when walking and talking. They often prioritized the conversation over their gait. This dual-task assessment was feasible and acceptable. It may help identify functional decline earlier in this population.
• SLPCohort2023A study of respiratory sinus arrhythmia and stuttering persistence.Journal of communication disordersResting breathing-linked heart-rate variability did not differ among children who stuttered and persisted, recovered, or did not stutter. During a speaking task after a neutral video, persisting children showed less change in this measure than non-stuttering children.
• SLPQualitative2022"Knowledge is Power": Parent Views on the Benefits of Early Diagnosis and Awareness of Sex Chromosome Multisomy Among Pediatric Professionals.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPParents of children with sex chromosome multisomies reported that speech, learning, and behavioral signs were missed by pediatric professionals, delaying diagnosis. They urged greater awareness of these soft markers to trigger earlier referral and support.
• SLPOther2022Black Families' Experiences of Developmental Screening: Review of Well-Child Visits to Inform Enhanced Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk Assessment.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPFor Black children later diagnosed with autism, parents voiced developmental concerns in 62% of visits. Referrals were made in 53.5% of visits, and 10% of visits had parent-only concerns with no referral.
• SLPOther2023Effects of Gamification on Assessment of Spatial Release From Masking.American journal of audiologyGamified hearing tests gave similar results to standard ones when stopped at the same point. But because the game took three times longer, it let participants practice more, revealing better performance in noisy conditions that standard tests miss.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Translation and adaptation of the stroke-specific quality of life scale into Swahili.The South African journal of physiotherapyA stroke quality-of-life questionnaire was translated into Swahili and checked with 32 people with stroke. 46 of 49 items were understood, and average scores were 82 for English and 81 for Swahili on a 49 to 245 scale, though vision items needed revision.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Caregivers' perception of adults with Down syndrome willingness to participate in research.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRCaregivers report that adults with Down syndrome are willing to participate in research, particularly non-invasive studies like surveys and observational trials. Willingness drops sharply for invasive procedures like injections, and older adults are perceived as less interested in participation.
• SLPCohort2023A Longitudinal Investigation of Code-Related Emergent Literacy Skills in Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Across the Preschool Years.American journal of speech-language pathologyChildren who are deaf or hard of hearing start preschool behind in phonological awareness, memory, and print concepts. They learn at the same rate as hearing peers but never catch up. Alphabet knowledge and rapid naming are strengths. Separate these from print concepts in assessment.
• OTSLPQualitative2023Self-advocates with Down syndrome research the lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns in Aotearoa New Zealand.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDPeople with Down syndrome relied heavily on family for support and information during lockdowns, with most lacking professional assistance. While isolation from friends caused distress, participants used technology like Zoom to stay connected and generally reported resilience and positive adaptation.
• SLPQualitative2023Core Values in the Traditional Provision of Hearing Health Care.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRHearing health care documents most often reflected subjective benefit, with 493 mentions. The study built a codebook of 18 values across logistics, patient experience, and ethics, but it analyzed documents, not patient outcomes or treatment effects.
• SLPNarrative Review2023Opportunities and Challenges for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services in Arabic-Speaking Middle East Countries.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsThis review maps the growth of speech and hearing services in Arabic-speaking Middle East countries. It highlights shortages of qualified clinicians, gaps in public awareness, and a lack of standardized assessment tools for spoken Arabic dialects. It offers no new clinical data or treatment outcomes.
• SLPCase Series2023Ten years' experience with bone conduction hearing aids in the Western Cape, South Africa.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings133 bone-conduction hearing devices were fitted at one children's hospital over six years: 104 on softbands and 29 permanent implants. Conductive hearing loss was the most common type, and device issuance fell during 2020.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Autism-related language preferences of English-speaking individuals across the globe: A mixed methods investigation.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchMost autistic adults prefer identity-first language like 'autistic person' over 'person with autism'. They reject functioning labels and 'Asperger's' as harmful. Clinicians should ask each patient their preference rather than assuming a standard term.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Cardiovascular disease risk factors in autistic adults: The impact of sleep quality and antipsychotic medication use.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchPoorer sleep quality was associated with more cardiovascular risk factors and higher BMI in autistic adults, while antipsychotic use was linked to diabetes but not other risks. Perceived stress showed no association. These are cross-sectional correlations, not proof that treating sleep or stopping medication reduces cardiovascular disease.
• SLPCase-Control2022Altered frontal connectivity as a mechanism for executive function deficits in fragile X syndrome.Molecular autismResting EEG patterns in frontal areas differed in people with fragile X syndrome: stronger high-frequency and weaker low-frequency synchrony was linked to more distractibility and flexibility errors, even after accounting for general cognitive ability.
• SLPOther2022Family and Caregiver Characteristics Contribute to Caregiver Change in Use of Strategies and Growth in Child Spoken Language in a Parent-Implemented Language Intervention in Fragile X Syndrome.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsParents of children with Fragile X syndrome reported high levels of mental health symptoms and stress. Higher parental distress and lower competence were linked to less use of language strategies and smaller gains in child speech, suggesting that supporting parent well-being may be necessary for intervention success.
• SLPOther2023DementiaBank: Theoretical Rationale, Protocol, and Illustrative Analyses.American journal of speech-language pathologyA new standardized protocol for collecting speech samples in dementia research was piloted with 53 older adults. In illustrative analyses, people with MCI produced shorter, less varied narratives than controls, but filler use did not differ between groups.
• SLPRCT2023An initial trial of OPT-In-Early: An online training program for caregivers of autistic children.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceCaregivers using the OPT-In-Early online program learned more intervention strategies and used them more effectively in brief interactions than those receiving usual care. However, no changes in children's observed social communication were found, and self-efficacy gains did not differ between groups.
• SLPCohort2023A comparison of self-report and discrepancy measures of camouflaging: Exploring sex differences in diagnosed autistic versus high autistic trait young adults.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchYoung adults with high autistic traits but no diagnosis scored higher on measures of effective camouflaging than those diagnosed. Self-reported intent to camouflage was similar across groups. This suggests masking effectively may delay diagnosis, particularly for males.
• SLPOther2023Effect of Vibrotactile Stimulation on Auditory Timbre Perception for Normal-Hearing Listeners and Cochlear-Implant Users.Trends in hearingHolding a vibrating device changed how listeners judged sound timbre, even when instructed to ignore the touch. For cochlear-implant users, vibration dominated their perception of sound roughness, suggesting tactile feedback could help restore timbre perception in hearing devices.
• SLPCohort2023An observational study of individual child journeys through autism diagnostic pathways, and associated costs, in the UK National Health Service.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesChildren in the UK NHS took an average of 375 days to receive an autism diagnosis, involving 11.5 hours of professional time. Costs averaged £846 per child. Tertiary centres and children with multiple co-occurring conditions required significantly more time and resources.
• SLPCase-Control2023Health conditions and service use of autistic women and men: A retrospective population-based case-control study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic women and men had more physical and mental health conditions and used more health services than adults without developmental disability, especially psychiatric care. Compared with other developmental disabilities, differences were smaller except psychiatric conditions.
• OTSLPOther2023Introducing the READY Study: DHH Young people's Well-Being and Self-Determination.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationIn DHH young people, self-determination scores predicted well-being scores far better than background factors like sex, sexuality, or deafness severity. The cohort reported low well-being overall, with only 3% in the high range.
• OTSLPQualitative2023"I think it impacts all areas of his life": Perspectives on hearing from mothers of individuals with Down syndrome.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDMothers reported background noise and fluctuating hearing loss as the primary barriers to communication for their children with Down syndrome. Strategies included reducing auditory and visual distractions, ensuring amplification use, and maintaining direct eye contact.
• SLPOther2023Noise Exposure in Palestinian Workers Without a Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment: Relations to Speech-Perception-in-Noise Difficulties, Tinnitus, and Hyperacusis.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRWorkers with occupational noise exposure reported significantly more sound sensitivity than those without. Age strongly predicted worse speech-in-noise scores and poorer self-reported hearing. Most other links between noise exposure and hearing difficulties did not survive statistical correction.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2023Factors Influencing Hearing Help-Seeking and Hearing Aid Uptake in Adults: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade.Trends in hearingSeverity of hearing loss and self-reported disability strongly predict hearing aid uptake, but age and sex do not. Financial support and positive attitudes toward aids also drive adoption. Social pressure helps people seek help, but demographic factors are poor guides for screening.
• SLPCase Series2023Short report: A co-designed psychoeducation for older autistic adults-a multiple case study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceA co-designed psychoeducation program for older autistic adults did not significantly reduce the difference in insight between participants and their proxies regarding autism traits or cognitive failures. Most participants showed no reliable improvement on secondary outcomes, and the authors advise against implementation until the program is refined.
• OTSLPSurvey2023Assessing functioning for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: Current clinical practice in Australia.Australian occupational therapy journalClinicians assessing neurodevelopmental conditions in Australia reported frequent but inconsistent functioning assessments, often using observations, interviews and standardised tools. Time, unclear guidelines, tool access and cost were major barriers.
• SLPOther2023Phonological and Articulatory Deficits in the Production of Novel Signs in Children With Developmental Language Disorder.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRChildren with developmental language disorder imitated novel signs less accurately than peers, especially in hand orientation. Adding a meaningful object did not improve sign production. Movement was less stable only for a sign requiring opposite hand motion.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Mental health services and resources for children with developmental disabilities and their families: scan of local practices, gaps, and opportunities created.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA scan of Montreal-area mental health services for children with developmental disabilities found they are hard to access. Most require referrals, have waitlists, or restrict age and location, and few offer follow-up care. Services often target the child but ignore the family unit.
• SLPRCT2023Predicting Outcomes of Language Rehabilitation: Prognostic Factors for Immediate and Long-Term Outcomes After Aphasia Therapy.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRPeople with mild or moderate aphasia improved naming after 30 hours of therapy and kept those gains for six months. Those with severe or very severe aphasia showed no significant naming improvement. Baseline severity predicted response better than age, education, or cognitive reserve.
• SLPOther2023Consonant Perception in Connected Syllables Spoken at a Conversational Syllabic Rate.Trends in hearingConsonants in fast nonsense syllables were harder to hear than in isolated syllables. Watching the talker helped most with place of articulation. These were normal-hearing lab listeners, not patients.
• OTSLPOther2022Brainstem white matter microstructure is associated with hyporesponsiveness and overall sensory features in autistic children.Molecular autismIn autistic children, higher sensory features linked to lower brainstem water diffusion, while non-autistic children showed the opposite. This suggests brainstem differences in autism are distinct from typical development. These findings do not yet change clinical interventions.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Multidimensional motor performance in children with autism mostly remains stable with age and predicts social communication delay, language delay, functional delay, and repetitive behavior severity after accounting for intellectual disability or cognitive delay: A SPARK dataset analysis.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchMotor difficulties in children with autism remain stable from age 5 to 15. Poor motor performance predicts social, language, and functional delays even after accounting for intellectual disability. Therapists should screen for motor issues beyond early childhood and not assume delays resolve with age.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Prevalence and sociodemographic characteristics of US community-dwelling older adults with communication disabilities, using the national health and aging trends survey.Journal of communication disordersAbout one in four community-dwelling US adults over 65 has a communication disability. These individuals are more likely to be male, Black or Hispanic, have lower education and income, and have very small social networks compared to peers without disabilities.
• SLPCohort2023Developmental Cut-Points for Atypical Speech Intelligibility in Children With Cerebral Palsy.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRChildren with cerebral palsy and speech motor impairment can be reliably identified by intelligibility cut-points as early as age 3. A score below 40% at age 3, 60% at age 4, or 80% at age 5 signals a very high probability of speech motor impairment requiring early intervention.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Research activities contributing to evidence-based practice implementation in Japanese rehabilitation professionals.Journal of physical therapy scienceDoing case studies and cross-sectional research linked to better evidence-based practice habits in Japanese therapists, but not to their beliefs. Most participants reported poor access to training and workplace support for this work.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Agreement between children with long-term health conditions and their primary caregivers on reports of perceived participation.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesChildren with long-term health conditions reported attending fewer activities than their caregivers thought, yet rated their involvement higher in some tasks. Caregivers and children agreed on which activities mattered most, but disagreed on how much the child actually participated.
• SLPOther2023Modified T2 Statistics for Improved Detection of Aided Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials in Hearing-Impaired Infants.Trends in hearingModified statistical tests detected cortical auditory evoked potentials in hearing-impaired infants more accurately than the standard Hotelling's T2 test, especially with small numbers of epochs. These methods outperformed visual inspection by experienced audiologists.
• PTOTSLPPilot2023Influences of trunk stability on exercise performance of closed kinetic chain of upper and lower limbs.Journal of physical therapy sciencePerforming rhythmic stabilization on the trunk immediately before testing improved upper and lower limb performance in healthy male students. Push-up and step-up times shortened significantly. This suggests trunk stability influences limb motor tasks, but the study did not test long-term training effects.
• SLPCase-Control2023A profile of prosodic speech differences in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and first-degree relatives.Journal of communication disordersAutistic adults and their parents showed subtle expressive prosody differences, particularly with stress and imitation, despite good receptive understanding. These traits track with symptom severity and social personality features, suggesting prosody is a genetically linked marker rather than just a downstream effect.
• SLPPilot2023Weighing up the pros and cons of dysphagia triage in South Africa.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsA two-minute doctor triage checklist flagged 27 of 67 emergency patients as dysphagia risk, but it did not agree reliably with screening and flagged many patients without dysphagia.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Factors that influence the adoption of rehabilitation technologies: a multi-disciplinary qualitative exploration.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationClinicians and stakeholders identified six factors influencing rehabilitation technology adoption: total costs beyond purchase, biopsychosocial benefits, earned trust, ease of use, access, and co-design. They stressed that technology must fit clinical workflows and address user needs to avoid abandonment.