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.

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• PTOTSLPCohort2024Sensory Symptoms and Signs of Hyperarousal in Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome: Findings from the FORWARD Registry and Database Multisite Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSensory symptoms and hyperarousal are highly prevalent in Fragile X Syndrome, affecting 87% of males and 68% of females. These issues significantly restrict participation in daily activities. Despite this, sensory-specific treatments like sensory integration therapy are used in less than 20% of cases.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Digital technologies for pediatric rehabilitation: current access and use in the European Rehatech4child survey.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineMost European rehabilitation professionals use digital technologies for children, but access is the main barrier. Those with easier access used them far more frequently. Lack of funding and training were top concerns, while children's motivation was not.
• OTSLPCohort2024Harsh Parenting and Trajectories of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn autistic children, higher maternal harsh parenting was linked to more behavioural problems, but not emotional ones. Children exposed to high levels of smacking and shouting saw their total difficulties rise from borderline to abnormal by age 7.
• SLPQualitative2024Korean Immigrant Mothers and the Journey to Autism Diagnosis and Services for Their Child in the United States.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMothers described autism as illness or severe disability, bilingualism delaying concern, and US-Korea system gaps stalling services; family and clinician support helped them act.
• SLPCase-Control2024The Acquisition of Relative Clauses in Autism: The Role of Executive Functions and Language.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic children’s relative-clause accuracy was not clearly lower than typically developing children’s, except in some object-clause conditions. Object relative clauses were harder than subject relative clauses for both groups.
• SLPOther2024Screening for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Autistic Adults: The Diagnostic Accuracy of Three Commonly Used Questionnaires.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParent-reported SDQ ADHD subscale missed 40% of ADHD cases in autistic young adults, despite high specificity. No single questionnaire, parent- or self-reported, met acceptable sensitivity and specificity thresholds simultaneously. Screening alone cannot rule out ADHD in this group.
• PTSLPCohort2024Lower peak expiratory flow rate is associated with a higher risk of pneumonia in patients with stroke.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineStroke patients with a peak expiratory flow below 60% of the expected value had a significantly higher risk of developing pneumonia during rehabilitation. This simple bedside breathing test, combined with swallowing assessment and age, helps identify patients who need closer respiratory monitoring.
• PTOTSLPOther2024The standard posture is a myth: a scoping review.Journal of rehabilitation medicineThe "ideal" upright posture taught in clinical manuals is a myth. It was designed based on incorrect 19th-century anatomy and assumes standing is effortless. Healthy adults do not naturally stand this way. Using it as a standard labels normal people as abnormal and ignores individual variation.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Improved functional oral intake and exercise training attenuate decline in aerobic capacity following chemoradiotherapy in patients with esophageal cancer.Journal of rehabilitation medicineAerobic capacity and grip strength dropped significantly after chemoradiotherapy in esophageal cancer patients, with no recovery at 6-8 weeks. Patients who chose supervised exercise training had less decline. Improved swallowing function was strongly linked to better preserved aerobic capacity.
• SLPCohort2025Behavioral Phenotypes and Comorbidity in 3q29 Deletion Syndrome: Results from the 3q29 Registry.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIndividuals with 3q29 deletion syndrome show significantly elevated behavioral problems and high rates of comorbidity compared to controls. The CBCL autism screener is highly sensitive for ASD, but CBCL/ABCL scales are poor screeners for anxiety and ADHD, requiring gold-standard diagnostic evaluations.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Exploring maintenance rehabilitation in adults with chronic conditions: a scoping review of the literature.Disability and rehabilitationMost maintenance therapy programs for chronic conditions focus on physical activity, with 87% of studies using movement-based interventions. Only 3% targeted cognition and 4% involved speech-language pathology. Programs are typically in-person, individual, and 60 minutes long, with 89% reporting positive results.
• SLPRCT2025Investigating Social Competence in a Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of a Theatre-Based Intervention Enhanced for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdults with autism who did ten weeks of peer-supported theatre showed better brain responses to faces and reported higher social motivation. These gains held at two-month follow-up. Direct measures of face memory and observed conversation skills did not improve.
• SLPQualitative2025Impact of Receiving Genetic Diagnoses on Parents' Perceptions of Their Children with Autism and Intellectual Disability.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents reported that a genetic diagnosis for their child with autism and intellectual disability led them to blame the child less for behavioral difficulties and to increase patience. This shift in perception also helped some extended family members and teachers understand the child's needs more fully.
• SLPPilot2025Development of a Novel Telemedicine Tool to Reduce Disparities Related to the Identification of Preschool Children with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersA new telehealth tool correctly identified autism in 63% of preschoolers when used alone. It worked better for confirming autism in minimally verbal children than for ruling it out. Caregivers were satisfied, but clinicians said they still need a full history to be sure.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Risk-taking behaviour and executive functions, a major component of the risk of fall factors after recent stroke.Journal of rehabilitation medicinePost-stroke patients with anosognosia, impulsivity, inattention, or perseveration had significantly higher odds of falling in rehab, even after adjusting for physical severity. Language disorders were not associated with falls. These cognitive signs should guide decisions on supervised walking.
• SLPOther2024Does Having a Sibling Affect Autistic People's Empathy?Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents reported autistic children without siblings as more empathic than those with siblings, but autistic adults showed no difference in self-reported or task-based empathy. The child finding likely reflects parents comparing their autistic child to siblings rather than a real empathy gap.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024The effects of rehabilitation potential on activities of daily living in patients with stroke in Taiwan: a prospective longitudinal study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineDaily living improved most before discharge, then flattened. Better swallowing, lower-limb strength and motivation, plus no incontinence or moderate cognitive impairment, were linked with higher daily living scores.
• OTSLPRCT2024Psychometric Properties of the Dutch Contextual Assessment of Social Skills (CASS): An Independent Observational Outcome Measure of Social Skills in Autistic Adolescents.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThe 7-item Dutch CASS is a more reliable measure of social skills in autistic adolescents than the 4-item version. It correlates with self-reported assertion and social communication, but not with restricted interests, confirming it measures social interaction specifically.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2024Early mobilization in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage may im-prove functional status and reduce cerebral vasospasm rate: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Journal of rehabilitation medicineEarly mobilization in subarachnoid haemorrhage was linked to better function at discharge and 3 months, and fewer cerebral vasospasms. Adverse events occurred in 6% of sessions, mostly minor blood pressure changes. Most evidence came from small, non-randomised studies, so treat this as a signal for safety and potential benefit rather than proof.
• SLPCohort2024From Alert Child to Sleepy Adolescent: Age Trends in Chronotype, Social Jetlag, and Sleep Problems in Youth with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSleep problems in autistic adolescents shift as they age. Night waking and co-sleeping decrease, but daytime sleepiness increases. This rise in sleepiness is linked to a later biological clock, which is more pronounced in those with severe social communication deficits.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Motor Control Adherence to the Two-thirds Power Law Differs in Autistic Development.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic children aged 4 to 8 showed steeper velocity changes when drawing curves on an iPad compared to typically developing peers. They also exhibited higher jerk, indicating less smooth movement. These kinematic differences did not correlate with overall fine motor scores.
• SLPSurvey2025Attitudes Toward and Usage of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practices for Autistic Youth in Bangladesh and Germany: A Cross-Cultural Comparison.Journal of autism and developmental disordersClinicians in Germany used more types of evidence-based treatment for autistic children and adolescents than clinicians in Bangladesh. German clinicians said approaches appealed more when useful and colleague-supported. Bangladeshi clinicians said requirements and job security mattered more.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2025Barriers to Healthcare for Latinx Autistic Children and Adolescents.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFor Latinx families with autistic children, cost barriers were highest among those with commercial insurance, while language barriers were highest among Spanish speakers. Spanish-speaking caregivers reported significant gaps in knowing services existed, digital access issues, and lower educational attainment compared to English speakers.
• SLPOther2025Developing a Measure of Key Adult Outcomes in Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Conceptual Model and Item Generation of the REALS (Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction).Journal of autism and developmental disordersCognitive interviews with 43 autistic adults, adults with other developmental disabilities, and caregivers led to major revisions of a new outcome measure. The original response scales were confusing and the three-month timeframe was too short for many tasks, so items were simplified and restructured.
• SLPSurvey2025Differences Between Black and White Caregivers in the Association Between Autism Diagnostic Process Satisfaction and Service Use.Journal of autism and developmental disordersBlack and White caregivers reported similar overall satisfaction with the autism diagnostic process and similar overall service use. Higher satisfaction was linked to more services among Black caregivers only.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2025The intersection of systemic lupus erythematosus with social and occupational environments among black adults: A qualitative study.Disability and health journalBlack adults with lupus described how work conditions worsened symptoms while accommodations helped. Peer support offered unique information but caused distress when comparing severe cases. Family provided essential care and financial aid, though dependence and lack of understanding impacted self-worth.
• SLPOther2025Sibling Relationships in Families of Autistic and Typical Children: Similarities and Differences in the Perspectives of Siblings and Mothers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSiblings of autistic children described their relationships as typical-like, with affection and quarrels, while mothers reported less intimacy and less quarreling. The two views can differ, so ask both before judging the relationship.
• SLPCohort2025Coherence of Parental Representations Following Therapy for Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of autistic children did not show improved overall coherence after a 10-week child CBT program, but they did report lower concern and higher acceptance. Changes in coherence predicted better general behavioural symptoms in children, not specific internalizing or externalizing problems.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Employment profiles of autistic people: An 8-year longitudinal study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceMost autistic adults in this Dutch study were either stably unemployed or stably employed. Higher education and being male predicted stable employment. Co-occurring conditions and later age of diagnosis also shaped these groups. Employment status changed little for most people over eight years.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2024Recommendations for long-term follow-up care of secondary health conditions in spinal cord injury/disorder: a systematic review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesNo existing guidelines cover all long-term health risks for spinal cord injury. Specialists should coordinate care to catch issues early, as missing follow-up visits triples mortality risk. Annual check-ups are recommended, though evidence for specific intervals remains limited.
• PTOTSLPOther2024Neurological assessment tool for screening infants during the first year after birth: The Brief-Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination.Developmental medicine and child neurologyA shortened neurological exam for infants detected cerebral palsy with high accuracy in a retrospective study. Scores below specific age-based cut-offs identified most infants who later developed CP, supporting its use as a quick screening tool to trigger full examination.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2024Behavior change theory and behavior change technique use in cancer rehabilitation interventions: a secondary analysis.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineOnly 14% of cancer rehabilitation trials explicitly reported using behavior change theory. While specific techniques like goal setting and social support appeared in more successful interventions, the total number of techniques used did not predict better functional outcomes.
• SLPCase-Control2025Valence and Intensity of Emotional Expression in Autistic and Non-Autistic Toddlers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic toddlers spent more time with neutral facial expressions and less time showing positive affect than non-autistic peers. Differences in the intensity of their emotional expressions were small. This suggests the main difference is how often emotions are shown, not how strongly they are shown.
• SLPRCT2025Practitioner Adherence and Competence in MEYA, a Free Online Self-Instruction Program in Modular Psychotherapy and Counseling for Children's Autism-Related Clinical Needs.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSeven therapists using a free online training tool increased how well they followed evidence-based steps for autistic children. Most found the tool acceptable and reported some improvement in child goals, but the study was too small to prove the training works.
• SLPCohort2025The Association between Threatened Miscarriage and Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring by Age 14 Years.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn a UK birth cohort, threatened miscarriage in early pregnancy was linked to higher odds of a child being diagnosed with autism or ADHD by age 14. The association held after adjusting for maternal age, smoking, income and other factors, but genetic confounding cannot be ruled out.
• PTOTSLPOther2024Comparison of synergy extrapolation and static optimization for estimating multiple unmeasured muscle activations during walking.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationFor two post-stroke walkers, a new computer method estimated missing muscle activity more accurately than standard static optimization. It produced smoother, more realistic muscle force predictions, but this was a small technical validation, not a clinical trial.
• OTSLPSurvey2024The characterization of feeding challenges in autistic children.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceFeeding challenges in autistic children often start earlier than diagnosis. Caregiver reports show that early difficulties with transitions and ongoing diet restriction predict more severe sensory and behavioral feeding issues later, suggesting these are key markers for early intervention.
• SLPPilot2024Feasibility of the Autism Navigator® JumpStart to Coaching in Everyday Activities course in South Africa.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceSixteen of 26 South African autism service providers finished a web-based caregiver coaching course in an average of 5.58 months. Completers rated it feasible, but language barriers and slow completion are practical concerns.
• OTSLPSurvey2024What are the autism research priorities of autistic adults in Scotland?Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults in Scotland prioritized mental health, diagnosis, and lifespan services, while ranking genetic and behavioral intervention research lowest. They explicitly rejected therapies aimed at making them less autistic, favoring support that improves daily life and accessibility instead.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Instrumented assessment of lower and upper motor neuron signs in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using robotic manipulation: an explorative study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA robotic wrist test detected signs of upper motor neuron loss in ALS patients. The machine measured increased reflexive force feedback, which correlated with clinical severity scores. This offers a potential objective tool to distinguish upper from lower motor neuron damage, though the sample was small and exploratory.
• OTSLPOther2024Mainstream Technologies in Facilities for People With Intellectual Disabilities: Multiple-Methods Study Using the Nonadoption, Abandonment, Scale-Up, Spread, and Sustainability Framework.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesStaff said residents need individually adapted devices and caregiver time. Communication was the clearest benefit, but people who cannot state what they want may be left out. Disability-specific caregiver confidence was low.
• SLPPilot2024Development and preliminary evaluation of a grid design application for adults and children using scanning and bci-based augmentative and alternative communication.Assistive technology : the official journal of RESNAFive people experienced with BCI-AAC research designed personal scanning or BCI-AAC grids in an iPad app. Each made a unique display, and all rated it easy and enjoyable. They chose varied highlighting and layout settings, not one standard grid.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024The effectiveness and costs of intensive stroke rehabilitation and improvements in patient pathway in Finland: a retrospective benchmarking controlled trial.Journal of rehabilitation medicineStroke pathway changes in Lahti and Päijät-Häme were linked to more patients discharged home, fewer institutionalized, shorter episodes and lower costs, but mortality did not improve.
• OTSLPCohort2025Examining the Process and Impact of Social Problem Solving in Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn autistic children, identifying that a social problem exists predicted better parent-reported social skills more strongly than choosing good goals or solutions. Therapists should prioritize helping children recognize when a social conflict is happening before teaching specific resolution strategies.
• SLPSystematic Review2025Parental Perspectives on Early Life Screening and Genetic Testing for ASD: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents generally view genetic testing for autism positively, citing benefits like early intervention and understanding causes. However, the most common barriers were lack of provider recommendation and high cost, leaving many families unaware of testing options.
• OTSLPPilot2025"Optimizing Wellness and Neurorehabilitation with Mindfulness (OWNMindfulness)": feasibility of a novel mindfulness-based rehabilitation intervention for Persisting Symptoms after Concussion.Disability and rehabilitationA mindfulness program for persistent concussion symptoms was feasible and well-liked. Participants reported feeling validated and less symptomatic. However, most were receiving other rehab at the same time, so this study cannot prove the mindfulness itself caused the improvement.
• SLPCase Series2025The Lighter Touch: Less-Restriction in Sequentially Implemented Behavioral Sleep Interventions for Children with Rare Genetic Neurodevelopmental Conditions.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFor eight children with rare genetic conditions, sleep problems improved when behavioral interventions were tried in order from least to most restrictive. Circadian changes alone resolved issues for one child, but most needed added strategies, including modified extinction, to stop night wakings.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Validating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for Autism in a Sample of Australian School-Aged Children on the Spectrum.Journal of autism and developmental disordersCaregiver ratings matched autism core sets for attention and social tasks, but missed key facilitators like assets and motivation. Many ICF terms were unclear to parents, requiring simplified definitions before clinical use.
• OTSLPQualitative2024Using Q-sort method to explore autistic students' views of the impacts of their anxiety at school.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic students reported anxiety most strongly impacted schoolwork, making it hard to start, concentrate, or do their best. They also described freezing, masking feelings, and struggling to listen. These varied impacts mean a single anxiety profile does not fit all students.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Evaluation of Visual Disturbances After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury-A One-Year Follow-up Study.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationOne year after mild brain injury, visual symptoms like tired eyes and blurred vision improved for most patients. However, specific eye coordination problems, particularly with distance fusion and dynamic visual acuity, remained common, suggesting these deficits do not always resolve spontaneously.