SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• SLPOther2024Auditory Spatial Bisection of Blind and Normally Sighted Individuals in Free Field and Virtual Acoustics.Trends in hearingVirtual audio via headphones severely degraded rear sound localization for all participants, while frontal performance remained comparable to real loudspeakers. Blind individuals performed as well as sighted controls in free field, contradicting prior reports of specific spatial deficits in blindness.
• PTOTSLPCase-Control2024The Convergent Validity of the SWAY Balance Application to Assess Postural Stability in Military Cadets Recovering from Concussion.International journal of sports physical therapyThe SWAY app failed to detect balance differences in military cadets with recent concussions compared to healthy controls. It also showed no correlation with the gold-standard NeuroCom test. Clinicians should not rely on SWAY scores to assess post-concussion balance deficits or guide return-to-activity decisions.
• PTOTSLPRCT2024Enhancing touch sensibility with sensory electrical stimulation and sensory retraining.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationSub-threshold electrical stimulation improved texture discrimination within the treated group, but the difference versus sham failed significance after correction. Stimulation increased scanning speed and brain activity, yet no direct clinical benefit was proven for patients.
• SLPCohort2024Computer-based Auditory Training by New Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients Is Associated With Durable Improvements in Cochlear Implant Quality of Life.Ear and hearingNew adult cochlear implant users who used computer-based auditory training did not have greater speech recognition gains at 12 months, but reported larger quality-of-life gains.
• OTSLPQualitative2024Understanding the post-diagnostic support priorities of autistic adults in the United Kingdom: A co-produced modified Delphi study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults prioritise support that is accessible regardless of location and delivered by autism-trained professionals. They want individualised plans that respect their communication preferences, address the impact of late diagnosis and masking, and offer flexible, 'step-on step-off' access to services.
• OTSLPCohort2024Auditory Neural Responses and Communicative Functioning in Children With Microcephaly Related to Congenital Zika Syndrome.Ear and hearingChildren with microcephaly from congenital Zika syndrome showed lower caregiver-reported communication and altered auditory brain responses. Peripheral hearing was normal. Cortical responses to speech were delayed and differentiated less, but present, suggesting central processing differences rather than deafness.
• SLPSurvey2024Relationships Between Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Short Form SSQ12 Item Scores and their Use in Guiding Rehabilitation for Cochlear Implant Recipients.Trends in hearingThree specific SSQ12 questions predict overall hearing difficulty in cochlear implant users. Low scores on understanding one person with a TV on, judging vehicle distance, or hearing sound clarity indicate a need for targeted rehabilitation, while high scores suggest the user is coping well.
• SLPOther2024Externalization of Speech When Listening With Hearing Aids.Trends in hearingHearing aids made words seem closer to or inside the head than unaided listening, especially with closed domes and behind-the-ear microphones. This was a small laboratory study in young adults, not evidence of everyday benefit or harm.
• SLPCohort2024Social Communication and Parent Verbal Responsiveness Across Interaction Contexts in Toddlers on the Autism Spectrum.American journal of speech-language pathologyToddlers communicated most during book sharing and play with people. Parents followed in with verbal comments during these activities, but used more directives during chores and transitions. Communication occurred in all contexts, supporting the use of everyday routines for intervention.
• SLPQualitative2024Experiences of interpersonal victimization and abuse among autistic people.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults described abuse patterns similar to non-autistic people, but said being autistic made them easier to target, harder to recognize abuse, and gave abusers ways to use their autism against them. Better relationships and sex education was their main request.
• SLPCohort2024A Large-Scale Study of the Relationship Between Degree and Type of Hearing Loss and Recognition of Speech in Quiet and Noise.Ear and hearingPatients with conductive hearing loss understood speech in noise as well as those with normal hearing when sound was loud enough. Those with sensorineural or mixed loss struggled in noise even with mild hearing loss. Word recognition in quiet missed these difficulties.
• SLPCase Report2024Intensive Voice Treatment following Botulinum Neurotoxin Injection for a Speaker with Abductor Laryngeal Dystonia: An Exploratory Case Study.Seminars in speech and languageIn one woman with abductor laryngeal dystonia whose voice had not improved after botulinum injections, intensive teletherapy was followed by increased sustained vowel time, better perceived voice quality, and a normal voice handicap score by 3 months.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2024Barriers to healthcare and a 'triple empathy problem' may lead to adverse outcomes for autistic adults: A qualitative study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults described a 'triple empathy problem' where communication breaks down due to autism-specific differences, general doctor-patient mismatches, and medical culture. Barriers like sensory overload and phone-only appointments led to healthcare avoidance and severe, self-reported adverse outcomes.
• SLPCohort2024Listening-Related Fatigue in New and Experienced Adult Cochlear Implant Users.Ear and hearingNew cochlear implant users report a rapid drop in listening-related fatigue within two weeks of activation, stabilizing by three months. However, fatigue remains significantly higher than in people without hearing loss. Audiograms do not predict fatigue levels; perceived hearing handicap and listening effort do.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Prevalence and nature of prior developmental and medical concerns in toddlers who screen positive for autism in primary care.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceNearly 80% of toddlers who screened positive for autism already had documented developmental concerns. Motor delays appeared earliest, often before one year. Clinicians should view a positive screen as confirmation of existing concerns rather than a sudden new finding.
• SLPQualitative2024Exploring quality of life post sudden onset hearing loss: A convergent parallel approach.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsTwo adults with sudden hearing loss and three family members described severe communication barriers and social withdrawal. Patients reported audiologists provided basic information but lacked emotional support. This highlights a gap in counselling, not a proven solution.
• SLPOther2024Correspondence between consonant inventories obtained using modified naturalistic listening in real time (NLRT) and parent report.Journal of communication disordersParent report and modified naturalistic listening agreed on only 13% of toddlers' consonant inventory sizes. Parents missed the glottal [h] and glides, but agreed with coders on 87% of stops, the category clinicians watch for velopharyngeal closure post-surgery.
• SLPOther2024Evaluating Fluency in Aphasia: Fluency Scales, Trichotomous Judgements, or Machine Learning.AphasiologyExperienced speech-language pathologists judged fluent, non-fluent, or mixed aphasia speech very consistently when they used overall impressions. The WAB-R fluency scale was less consistent, and machine learning did not reliably match non-fluent judgements.
• SLPQualitative2024Enhanced Milieu Teaching in resource-constrained settings: Stakeholder-informed adaptation guidelines.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsTherapists and caregivers viewed Enhanced Milieu Teaching as suitable for South Africa. They identified needed changes: aligning materials with family resources, respecting multilingual homes, and accommodating varying caregiver priorities and time constraints.
• SLPQualitative2024Communicative practices and perceptions towards stuttering people in South Africa.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsFour adults who stutter described stigma and avoidance. Among 20 acquaintances, 15 finished their speech, 18 did not discuss it, and 17 had no knowledge, though all said they communicated normally.
• SLPSurvey2024KAP of Indian Audiologists for Psychosocial Needs of Adults with Hearing Loss.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)Most Indian audiologists reported good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices regarding psychosocial needs in adults with hearing loss. However, gaps remained in identifying screening tools and consistently addressing these issues during clinical consultations.
• SLPQualitative2024Tube feeding in advanced dementia: Insights from South African speech-language therapists.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsEight South African speech-language therapists relied on clinical experience over local guidelines when deciding on tube feeding for advanced dementia. They cited resource constraints and family pressure as drivers. This study describes their reasoning, not the effectiveness of tube feeding.
• SLPOther2024Emotion recognition in autism spectrum condition during the COVID-19 pandemic.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe expected extra difficulty recognizing emotions from masked faces in autistic adults was not found. Autistic adults were less accurate than non-autistic adults across uncovered, masked, and sunglasses faces, but eye tracking did not show different looking patterns.
• SLPOther2024Smartphone-Facilitated In-Situ Hearing Aid Audiometry for Community-Based Hearing Testing.Ear and hearingSmartphone hearing tests using hearing aids and noise-blocking earcups matched clinical results for most people, even in homes and community centres. This suggests community workers can help with hearing checks and aid setup, reducing the need for expensive sound booths and clinic visits.
• SLPOther2024Priming Sentence Production in Older Adults: Evidence for Preserved Implicit Learning.AphasiologyOlder adults produced passive and double-object sentences more often after hearing them, even after intervening trials. Their sentence priming was as strong as or stronger than young adults, so it may remain usable in later life.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2024Elucidating the Perspectives of Autistic Youth About Their Health Care Experiences: A Qualitative Study.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPAutistic youth prioritized sensory accommodations, clear communication, and patient involvement in care decisions. They valued clinicians who offered choices, used visual prompts, and built trust over time. Waiting rooms and unexpected procedures were common barriers to comfort.
• SLPPilot2024Toward Sound Localization Testing in Virtual Reality to Aid in the Screening of Auditory Processing Disorders.Trends in hearingVirtual reality sound localization testing is feasible but less accurate than loudspeakers. Headphone-based audio increased errors by about 4 degrees compared to the baseline. Virtual visuals did not worsen performance. These results offer preliminary cutoffs for normal-hearing adults only.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2024The use of noninvasive brain stimulation techniques in autism spectrum disorder.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchNoninvasive brain stimulation shows mixed results for autism, with some studies reporting improvements in social symptoms and others finding no benefit. Safety data are limited for children. Current evidence is insufficient to support routine clinical use.
• SLPNarrative Review2024Hearing Loss and Dementia: Where to From Here?Ear and hearingThis review argues that while hearing loss is associated with dementia risk, evidence that treating it prevents cognitive decline is weak. It warns against using dementia as a primary motivator for hearing aid uptake and emphasizes treating hearing loss for communication quality.
• SLPOther2024Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the masseter muscle by ultrasonography and correlation with whole body health status.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 30 young dentists, ultrasound-measured masseter thickness correlated with BMI, weight, handgrip strength, and tongue pressure. However, masseter elasticity did not change with contraction, and brightness correlated with body fat but not muscle strength. These links are correlational and do not prove ultrasound measures whole-body health.
• SLPCohort2023The Association Between Family Resources and Language Among Young Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPParents reporting better access to health necessities had children with higher language scores. These associations were strongest in children with mild to moderate hearing loss, but absent in those with severe to profound loss.
• SLPOther2024Internal state language factor structure and development in toddlerhood: Insights from WordBank.Journal of child languageInternal state language in toddlers acts as one unified skill, not separate categories like emotion or thought. Girls and children of college-educated mothers start with more words, but only maternal education predicts faster growth. Low scores may reflect background, not deficit.
• PTOTSLPOther2024Assistance force-line of exosuit affects ankle multidimensional motion: a theoretical and experimental study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationThe IS exosuit cable routing produced the smallest unintended sideways and rotational ankle movements, making it the most similar to natural plantarflexion. This suggests cable placement near the subtalar joint axis minimizes the risk of introducing harmful inversion moments.
• SLPCohort2024Validity and feasibility of using the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up (M-CHAT-R/F) in primary care clinics in Singapore.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe M-CHAT-R/F accurately identified autism in Singapore primary care, with high sensitivity and positive predictive value. Nurses and physicians found it feasible to use routinely, even without research staff support, suggesting it can be integrated into standard well-child visits.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2024Hope as experienced by people with acquired brain injury in a rehabilitation-or recovery process: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHope after brain injury is a double-edged sword: it drives recovery but can cause despair when unfulfilled. Patients need therapists to make small progress visible, set realistic goals, and balance honesty with support. The therapeutic alliance is crucial for maintaining hope.
• SLPQualitative2024Contributing to an autism biobank: Diverse perspectives from autistic participants, family members and researchers.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceFamilies and researchers contributing to an autism biobank were motivated by a search for causes to alleviate guilt and a desire to help science, but they expressed deep anxiety about data misuse and the trauma of blood draws for autistic children.
• SLPCohort2024Outcomes and device use in children with bone-conduction hearing devices in South Africa.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsChildren with soft-band bone-conduction hearing devices averaged 7.0 hours a day at 1 month, below the 10-hour recommendation. Caregiver reports showed typical auditory performance in 80.0% of returned questionnaires, and teacher reports in 78.9%.
• SLPCohort2024How should hyperbilirubinemia be considered in the definition of the hearing screening protocol for neonates at risk?CoDASIn neonates with hyperbilirubinemia not requiring exchange transfusion, bilirubin levels did not predict hearing screening failure. This supports reserving the high-risk auditory brainstem response protocol for those needing exchange transfusion, as lower levels showed no permanent auditory toxicity.
• OTSLPOther2024Cognitive emotion regulation difficulties increase affective reactivity to daily-life stress in autistic adolescents and young adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic youth reported higher daily negative affect and more activity-related stress than non-autistic peers. They also used fewer adaptive and more non-adaptive emotion regulation strategies. These difficulties may increase vulnerability to mental health symptoms.
• SLPQualitative2024Autistic adults' views on the design and processes within randomised controlled trials: The APRiCoT study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults valued RCT fairness but feared uncertainty and past healthcare mistreatment. They prioritized co-production, precise language, and flexible communication to build trust. These are participant preferences for trial design, not evidence of treatment efficacy.
• SLPPilot2024Serum Prestin Level May Increase Following Music Exposure That Induces Temporary Threshold Shifts: A Pilot Study.Ear and hearingBrief exposure to loud pop music caused temporary hearing threshold shifts in 14 adults. Serum prestin levels showed a non-significant upward trend after exposure. Baseline prestin levels predicted the size of the threshold shift, but the link to blood markers remains unproven.
• SLPOther2024How Individuals Shape Their Acoustic Environment: Implications for Hearing Aid Comparison in Ecological Momentary Assessment.Ear and hearingHearing aid users reported modifying or leaving difficult listening situations about 2.3 times per day. Most changes made situations feel much more pleasant, and behavior differed between two hearing programs, though many differences were not clear.
• SLPQualitative2024The interpreter's role and deaf students' autonomy in mainstream classrooms.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationDeaf students felt less autonomous when interpreters followed them, redirected attention, disciplined them, or decided what to interpret. They felt more autonomous when interpreters explained roles, collaborated, and let them choose.
• SLPPilot2024Automated Speech Audiometry: Can It Work Using Open-Source Pre-Trained Kaldi-NL Automatic Speech Recognition?Trends in hearingFor 30 normal-hearing native Dutch adults, an open-source speech recognizer scored the digits-in-noise test with average recognition errors 5.0%. One person had 48% errors, and people with hearing loss were not tested.
• SLPOther2024Exploring Motor Speech Disorders in Low and Minimally Verbal Autistic Individuals: An Auditory-Perceptual Analysis.American journal of speech-language pathologyMost low and minimally verbal autistic individuals showed speech motor impairments, primarily in articulation. These speech difficulties were strongly linked to lower expressive and receptive language scores. This suggests motor speech issues may contribute to language limitations in this population.
• SLPOther2024Use of digital devices, family functioning, and language development in preschool children: a cross-sectional study.CoDASChildren who spent more hours using smartphones, tablets, or computers scored lower on language tests. Families reporting higher cohesion and satisfaction had children with better language scores, while more disengaged families had children with lower scores. These were associations in one snapshot, not proof of cause.
• SLPOther2024Disclosing an autism diagnosis improves ratings of candidate performance in employment interviews.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceExperienced interviewers rated autistic mock candidates more favourably when told the candidate had autism. Generic autism information added to the label did not improve ratings further. The study measured impressions of videos, not real hiring decisions.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Sex differences in the age of childhood autism diagnosis and the impact of co-occurring conditions.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchIn 1438 children diagnosed with autism, boys were diagnosed earlier than girls, but that sex difference did not remain after other diagnoses were included. Speech, audiology, and physical or occupational therapy visits were linked to earlier diagnosis.
• SLPCase-Control2023Effect of presentation rate on auditory processing in Rett syndrome: event-related potential study.Molecular autismBrain responses to sound in girls with Rett syndrome show preserved basic learning mechanisms but delayed and weakened later processing stages. Slower presentation rates help distinguish components, yet abnormalities persist even at the slowest rate tested.
• OTSLPOther2024Health Narratives as a Therapeutic Tool for Health Care Access for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.Occupational therapy in health carePeople with intellectual disabilities used co-constructed health narratives to prepare for appointments, share sensory needs with providers, and influence policy. Three case studies show these stories helped them advocate for themselves, but no outcomes were measured.