SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• SLPOther2023Translation, adaptation, and cross-cultural validation into Brazilian portuguese of the hearing protection assessment questionnaire (HPA).CoDASA Brazilian Portuguese hearing protection questionnaire was tested with 10 workers and answered by 509 workers, with items revised where expert agreement was low.
• SLPOther2023Examination of the impact of the Get SET Early program on equitable access to care within the screen-evaluate-treat chain in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe Get SET Early program achieved equitable access to autism care. Hispanic and minority-race toddlers were screened and evaluated at rates matching local demographics. Crucially, age at screening, evaluation, and therapy start did not differ by race or ethnicity, suggesting the program successfully removed access barriers.
• SLPOther2023Contextual Lateralization Based on Interaural Level Differences Is Preshaped by the Auditory Periphery and Predominantly Immune Against Sequential Segregation.Trends in hearingA preceding sound biases the perceived location of the next sound. This shift persists even when the two sounds have different pitches. The effect is driven by early auditory processing in the inner ear rather than higher-level attention or grouping.
• PTOTSLPRCT2023Outcomes of an interdisciplinary return to work intervention including occupational therapy for mood and adjustment disorders: A single-arm clinical trial.Work (Reading, Mass.)Thirty people with mood or adjustment disorders completed a three-month interdisciplinary return-to-work program led by occupational therapists. Full-time return rates rose from 6.7% at three months to 82.6% at two years, alongside improved readiness and function.
• SLPCohort2023Children with autism exhibit similar longitudinal changes in core symptoms when placed in special or mainstream education settings.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceIn 121 preschool children with autism, core symptoms changed similarly in special and mainstream education. More children in mainstream moved to higher speech levels on the autism assessment, but detailed language scores did not differ.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Abilities and Disabilities Among Children With Developmental Language Disorder.Language, speech, and hearing services in schoolsLanguage impairment severity did not predict disability. Children with DLD who accumulated multiple risks like low nonverbal IQ or poor health were more likely to be disabled, while those with one or no risks functioned well. Strengths in daily living and socialization persisted.
• SLPSystematic Review2023Behavioral assessment of auditory processing in adulthood: population of interest and tests - a systematic review.CoDASMost adults with conditions like diabetes or noise exposure show poorer auditory processing than healthy peers. However, few studies track how these skills decline with normal aging, and diagnostic criteria vary widely, making it hard to compare results across clinics.
• SLPOther2023Hearing screening using the uHear™ smartphone-based app: reproducibility of results from two response modes.CoDASIn 65 adults, uHear hearing thresholds agreed well between self-touched and researcher-recorded modes, especially above 40 dBHL. The two modes took similar time, but agreement was poor near normal thresholds.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Problem solving and collaborative involvement among adolescents with spinal cord injury and their caregivers.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAdolescents with spinal cord injury who perceived their caregivers as collaborative partners in their daily care showed better positive and rational problem-solving skills. This association held even when accounting for the caregivers' own problem-solving abilities.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Association between clinical symptoms and lateral thrust 12 months after high tibial osteotomy.Journal of physical therapy sciencePatients with a lateral thrust of 3.1 degrees or more had worse knee function scores 12 months after surgery. To avoid this abnormal knee motion, the hip-knee-ankle angle should be corrected to at least 1.9 degrees of valgus.
• OTSLPOther2023Prevalence and treatment of mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in children with co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A population-based study.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchChildren with both autism and ADHD have much higher rates of anxiety, depression, and conduct problems than those with either condition alone. Despite this, they receive behavioral treatment at similar rates to children with autism only, while nearly three-quarters take psychotropic medication.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023The Burden of COVID-19 on Caregivers of Children with Suspected Genetic Conditions: A Therapeutic Odyssey.Physical & occupational therapy in pediatricsOnly two of 25 caregivers said the pandemic interrupted their child's diagnostic search. But every caregiver needing in-person physical, occupational, speech, behavioral, or psychotherapy had trouble accessing it, and virtual therapy often left parents to do therapy without enough training.
• SLPCohort2023Effects of behavior inhibition on stuttering severity and adverse consequences of stuttering in 3-6-year-old children who stutter.Journal of communication disordersIn young children who stutter, a shy, cautious temperament did not predict how often they stuttered at home. It did predict more physical tension and struggle during moments of stuttering, suggesting temperament shapes how children cope with disfluencies rather than causing them.
• SLPOther2023Clinical Feasibility and Familiarization Effects of Device Delay Mismatch Compensation in Bimodal CI/HA Users.Trends in hearingAdjusting cochlear implant timing to match hearing aid delays instantly corrected sound localization errors in bimodal users. The benefit was immediate and did not grow after three weeks. This used standard manufacturer delay settings, requiring no extra lab measurements.
• SLPOther2023What predicts individual response to language treatment in bilingual children with developmental language disorder?Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsFor bilingual children with developmental language disorder, starting English skills and some cognitive skills were linked to gains in Spanish, but not English. Home-language progress was more tied to child factors than school-language progress.
• PTOTSLPCase-Control2023Psychological strengths and well-being: Strengths use predicts quality of life, well-being and mental health in autism.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults reported using their personal strengths less often than non-autistic adults. However, using strengths was strongly linked to better quality of life, well-being, and mental health in both groups. Interventions should focus on general strengths use, not just autism-specific traits.
• SLPCohort2023Relationship between enunciative signs of language acquisition and language assessment through the Bayley III scale at 24 months.CoDASIn 45 infants, a higher score on a mother-child interaction screening tool strongly correlated with better language outcomes at two years. Infants with language delays averaged 12 signs versus 18 in typically developing peers, suggesting this tool may help identify children needing further assessment.
• SLPQualitative2023Autistic young people's experiences of remote psychological interventions during COVID-19.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic young people found remote psychological therapy challenging but valued less intense social interaction and no travel. Three also found it positive, despite home distractions, reduced cues and technical issues.
• SLPOther2023Profiles of autism characteristics in thirteen genetic syndromes: a machine learning approach.Molecular autismAutism profiles on the Social Communication Questionnaire differed across thirteen genetic syndromes, but many overlapped enough that a model assigned 55% of people to the correct syndrome group. It is not a diagnostic test.
• OTSLPCohort2023Sex differences in the course of autistic and co-occurring psychopathological symptoms in adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceIn adolescents with autism, social communication difficulties were similar for males and females. However, autistic males showed more repetitive behaviors and resistance to change than females. Anxiety and depression increased in females but decreased in males, a pattern identical to those without autism.
• SLPCase Report2023A First-Person Account of Developmental Language Disorder.American journal of speech-language pathologyA patient describes her lifelong experience with Developmental Language Disorder, from early signs to university success. It is a personal story, not a study, so it provides no evidence that any specific treatment works.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Executive function improvement in response to meta-cognitive training in chronic mTBI / PTSD.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesVeterans with mild TBI and PTSD who received Goal Management Training plus a smartphone app for home practice showed significant improvements in executive function and life role participation. This uncontrolled pilot suggests the combined approach aids transfer of skills to daily life.
• SLPOther2023Study of auditory pathways in type 1 diabetes mellitus through brainstem auditory evoked potentials and contralateral acoustic reflex.CoDASIn T1DM patients with normal standard hearing thresholds, auditory brainstem response timing was slower and left-ear acoustic reflexes occurred at lower intensities than in controls. This suggests subclinical auditory pathway changes, but the study did not test treatment.
• SLPOther2023Comparing Fixed and Individualized Channel Interaction Coefficients for Speech Perception With Dynamic Focusing Cochlear Implant Strategies.Trends in hearingIndividualizing channel interaction settings did not improve speech perception for cochlear implant users as a group. The focused methods were similar to monopolar, and only a few people showed clear individual benefits after short lab listening.
• SLPCase Series2023Intensive speech-language pathology therapy with adults who stutter: preliminary study.CoDASFour adults who stuttered showed lower stuttering disfluency percentages after 30 intensive therapy hours, but everyday communication ratings worsened for some. The paper reports only before-and-after measurements, with no follow-up.
• SLPPilot2023Consistency and reliability of automated language measures across expressive language samples in autism.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAutomated language scores from autism samples stayed stable over four weeks but changed significantly depending on whether the child was narrating, conversing, or answering ADOS questions. Clinicians must compare scores only within the same task type, as a drop in complexity may reflect the setting rather than the child's ability.
• SLPOther2023Comparing Scores on the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test and Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test in Preschoolers With and Without Hearing Loss.American journal of speech-language pathologyThe PPVT and ROWPVT did not differ in standard scores or age equivalents in preschoolers with and without hearing loss. Either test can be used, but children with hearing loss scored lower than children with normal hearing.
• SLPOther2023Using Active Learning Strategies to Strengthen Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Training in Communication Sciences and Disorders Programs.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsActive learning strategies like problem-solving and reflective writing can replace lectures in diversity training. This approach helps students examine their own biases and practice clinical decision-making, which is crucial when standard tests do not fit a client's background.
• SLPCohort2023The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Therapy Utilization Among Racially/Ethnically and Socio-Economically Diverse Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersABA therapy hours for autistic children fell sharply in early 2020 and had not fully recovered a year later. School district funded children lost hours fastest. Asian children recovered hours more slowly than white children. These disruptions likely affected treatment progress.
• PTOTSLPPilot2023An Intensive Exercise Program Using a Technology-Enriched Rehabilitation Gym for the Recovery of Function in People With Chronic Stroke: Usability Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesPeople with chronic stroke found a tech-heavy gym program feasible, attending 82% of planned sessions. They valued equipment feedback but needed professional supervision for safety. While physical scores improved, the study did not test whether the intervention caused these changes.
• SLPCohort2023Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in a large pediatric primary care network.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceDocumented autism was more common among Asian, Black, publicly insured, and urban-site children than among White, privately insured, and suburban or rural children, and median age at first documented diagnosis was 3.93 years.
• SLPOther2023Assessment of mouth breathing by Speech-Language Pathologists: an international Delphi consensus.CoDASExperts agreed preschoolers should be classified as nasal, oral, or mixed breathers. Observation at rest for three minutes in three different situations is the priority. Mouth posture and tongue position matter most. The grid is a prototype requiring validation before clinical use.
• SLPOther2023Swallow Reaction Time in Healthy Adults.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsSwallow reaction time varies widely in healthy adults. Age, sex, and volume did not significantly affect it, but thicker liquids consistently slowed the swallow. This data helps clinicians distinguish normal variation from true delay when assessing dysphagia.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2023Patient's assessment and prediction of recovery after stroke: a roadmap for clinicians.Archives of physiotherapyA stepwise guide to predicting stroke recovery using tools like PREP2 for arm function and TWIST for walking. These algorithms help set realistic goals but require clinical judgement, as long-term accuracy is only established for PREP2.
• SLPOther2023Telehealth and Speech Therapy: usability assessment of an orientation and prevention program of orofacial myofunctional changes, during the COVID-19 pandemic.CoDASA ten-day WhatsApp program improved adults' knowledge about oral habits, breathing, and temporomandibular disorders. Most participants were satisfied and likely to use the tips in their routines. This supports telehealth for prevention and education, but does not prove it changes clinical outcomes or reduces symptoms.
• SLPOther2023Task-Dependent Effects of Signal Audibility for Processing Speech: Comparing Performance With NAL-NL2 and DSL v5 Hearing Aid Prescriptions at Threshold and at Suprathreshold Levels in 9- to 17-Year-Olds With Hearing Loss.Trends in hearingMore hearing aid gain helps children hear soft words but does not improve their ability to learn new words or remember sentences. For complex tasks, repeating the information is more effective than increasing the volume or audibility of the speech signal.
• SLPCohort2023Transactional relationships between maternal requesting and responsivity, adolescent compliance, and task demands in fragile X syndrome.Research in developmental disabilitiesAdolescent compliance with maternal requests was not predicted by how direct the request was. Instead, compliance dropped when mothers issued a higher proportion of behavioral requests. This suggests that reducing the overall density of commands may be more effective for engagement than simplifying the language used.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Neural coding of autonomic functions in different states of consciousness.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationBrain-heart signal coupling was higher in patients with lower consciousness levels. This pattern helps distinguish unresponsive or minimally responsive patients from those who have emerged, offering a non-invasive, bedside tool to support behavioral assessments.
• SLPCohort2023Fundamental Frequency Contour (Melody) of Infant Vocalizations across the First Year.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)Infant vocal melodies shift from simple single arcs to complex patterns by month three, then stabilize. Canonical babbling shows significantly higher complexity than marginal babbling. This progression reflects growing vocal control and may serve as a risk marker for reduced vocal ability.
• SLPOther2023Assessment and Therapy Goal Planning Using Free Computerized Language Analysis Software.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groups
• PTOTSLPOther2023Measuring the determinants of implementation behavior in multiprofessional rehabilitation.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineExperts agreed a 21-item questionnaire captures key barriers and facilitators for implementing rehabilitation interventions in multiprofessional teams. It focuses on knowledge, skills, and organizational support, omitting system-level factors. Use it to assess readiness before launching new team-based protocols.
• PTOTSLPPilot2022Development of a new scale for the measurement of interprofessional collaboration among occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language therapists.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTA new 28-item scale measures collaboration among OTs, PTs and SLPs in Japanese rehab wards. It checks team behaviour, opinion exchange, flexibility, sharing patient context, and coordinating support. Scores were similar across professions, suggesting it is a common tool for all three.
• SLPCase-Control2023Sensory salience processing moderates attenuated gazes on faces in autism spectrum disorder: a case-control study.Molecular autismAutistic individuals looked less at faces during video scenes, but this difference disappeared once pupillary responses were accounted for. Higher early pupil dilation predicted less face viewing, suggesting sensory reactivity rather than social avoidance drives the gaze pattern.
• SLPSystematic Review2023Effects of tongue strengthening exercises in healthy adults and elderly: an integrative literature review.CoDASTongue strengthening exercises significantly increase tongue strength in healthy adults and elderly people. While gains are consistent, the optimal intensity for older adults remains unclear, and it is uncertain whether these strength improvements translate into better swallowing function.
• SLPOther2023Measures of Speech Understanding in Noise for Young Children with a Cochlear Implant in Mainstream and Special Education.Trends in hearingChildren with cochlear implants could complete the digit-in-noise self-test reliably. The single-word-in-noise test was feasible for mainstream students but showed poorer scores for special-education students relative to mainstream peers.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Gender-specific factors associated with the Japanese version of the trail making test among Japanese workers.Journal of physical therapy scienceWorkers with metabolic syndrome risk factors took longer to complete a cognitive flexibility test. Low muscle mass and lower-body strength also predicted slower test times in men, but not in women. These physical markers may help identify cognitive decline risk in the workplace.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Preliminary assessment of the reliability and validity of infrared skin temperature measurements in Rett syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRInfrared skin temperature measurements showed acceptable stability for hands but lower reliability for feet in females with Rett syndrome. Hand temperatures correlated moderately with parent-reported autonomic symptoms, while foot temperatures showed stronger associations with symptom severity.
• SLPCohort2023Supporting Children Who Are English Language Learners Succeed in Their Early Literacy Development.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)Children learning English as an extra language in New Zealand classes using the Better Start Literacy Approach grew phonics and listening skills at the same rate as matched peers. Early gaps narrowed, but the study did not compare this approach with usual teaching.
• OTSLPPilot2023Feasibility and Acceptability of an Online Family Literacy Program in an Under-Resourced Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPAn online bilingual literacy program for Latino families was feasible and acceptable during the pandemic. Parents valued the ability to participate alongside their children and access healthcare professionals. The study tested feasibility, not whether the program improved children's school readiness or language skills.
• OTSLPSurvey2023Do we react differently toward bionic devices vs. cochlear implants and wheelchairs? Possible links with personality traits.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesRomanian adults reported more negative attitudes toward a woman with a bionic eye than to one in a wheelchair or with a cochlear implant. Higher agreeability and lower neuroticism linked to more positive attitudes across all groups.