SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• SLPOther2025Language and Ageing in Adults With Down Syndrome: An Analysis of Receptive and Expressive Language Measures.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDReceptive language declines in adults with Down syndrome aged 40-50, but expressive language remains stable. This suggests clinicians should monitor comprehension and vocabulary in this age group, rather than assuming expressive skills will deteriorate first.
• SLPRCT2025Teaching Early Reading Skills to Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Using a Support Worker/Family Carer Mediated Online Reading Programme: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDSupport workers and family carers could not deliver an online reading programme with enough consistency for a large trial. Recruitment and retention were good, but staffing shortages and scheduling conflicts prevented participants from completing the required weekly sessions.
• SLPCohort2025Longitudinal stability and Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale-2 predictors of the Childhood Joint Attention Rating Scale.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe Childhood Joint Attention Rating Scale (C-JARS) scores remained stable over 15 months in autistic, ADHD, and non-autistic children. Parent reports aligned with direct observation and other autism measures, supporting C-JARS as a reliable tool for tracking joint attention and social sharing.
• PTOTSLPOther2025The effects of family directed power mobility on self-care, mobility, and social function in very young children with severe multiple developmental impairments.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTwelve children with severe mobility impairments used modified ride-on toys for three months. Caregivers reported improvements in self-care, mobility, and social function. All children learned to operate the device, even those with cortical visual impairment or who could not follow commands.
• SLPPilot2024Vocal Fold Injury Produces Similar Biomechanical Outcomes in Male and Female Rabbits.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationInjured vocal folds were stiffer and vibrated asymmetrically in all rabbits. No consistent sex differences appeared in stiffness or vibration. A previous finding of worse healing in females with stem cells may reflect immune response to the implant, not sex-based wound healing.
• PTOTSLPOther2024Characteristics of upper limb joint mechanics with increased cane dependence during walking.Journal of physical therapy scienceHealthy young men walking with a cane bearing 20% of body weight showed significantly higher positive joint work at the shoulder and elbow compared to no cane. Wrist work did not increase further from 10% to 20% load. This mechanical stress pattern was not observed in clinical populations.
• SLPOther2024Electrocochleography-Based Tonotopic Map: I. Place Coding of the Human Cochlea With Hearing Loss.Ear and hearingIn humans with hearing loss, the cochlea's frequency map shifted nearly an octave basalward compared to standard models when stimulated at high intensities. This suggests current clinical maps may misrepresent the cochlea's operating point during everyday listening conditions.
• SLPQualitative2025Adapting an early autism caregiver coaching intervention for telehealth delivery in low-resource settings: A South African study of the 'what' and the 'why'.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceA South African autism caregiver coaching programme was adapted to WhatsApp voice or video calls for low-resource settings. The team made 10 planned changes, including simple images instead of video and home-recorded clips, because data costs, phones and pandemic rules constrained delivery.
• SLPOther2025Lifetime stressor exposure is related to suicidality in autistic adults: A multinational study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceTreatment and health stressors linked to suicidality in both autistic men and women. Men’s risk tracked with chronic interpersonal loss, while women’s tracked with acute danger. Counter-intuitively, women reporting less chronic entrapment had higher suicidality scores.
• PTOTSLPRCT2025Would integrating monochromatic infrared energy into the physical rehabilitation of adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome have any advantageous effects? A randomized controlled trial.Journal of rehabilitation medicineAdding infrared therapy to exercise reduced pain more than exercise alone in adolescents with knee pain. Pain scores dropped to a median of 2 out of 10 in the infrared group versus 4 in the control group after three months.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Using Virtual Care to Assess the Health Needs of People With Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDAcross 23 studies, virtual assessments for people with intellectual disabilities were generally accepted and reported to improve access, but communication and technology supports were important. Physical exams and severe intellectual disability made remote assessment harder.
• OTSLPCohort2025Remote monitoring of social attention in neurogenetic syndromes and idiopathic neurodevelopmental disability.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAt-home webcam eye-tracking reliably measured social attention in people with rare genetic syndromes, including those with intellectual disability. Global social attention scores correlated with autism symptoms and helped distinguish autism cases from non-cases, offering a scalable tool for remote assessment and trial monitoring.
• SLPCase-Control2024Hyolaryngeal Kinematics in Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia Determined by Ultrasound.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationUltrasound showed greater hyoid and thyroid movement during voicing in primary muscle tension dysphonia than in healthy speakers, especially thyroid toward hyoid. Thyroid movement tracked speaking effort and voice handicap.
• SLPOther2024Cross-cultural adaptation of the Parent Hearing Aid Management Inventory into Brazilian Portuguese.CoDASA questionnaire for parents of children with hearing loss was successfully adapted into Brazilian Portuguese. It helps therapists identify specific gaps in family knowledge and daily device management, though it requires testing in more regions before widespread use.
• SLPOther2024Development of the West China Tinnitus Impact Inventory and Analysis of Its Reliability and Validity.Ear and hearingThe West China Tinnitus Impact Inventory reliably measures tinnitus severity in Chinese adults. It uses 19 items to assess emotions, sleep, beliefs, and auditory processing. It correlates strongly with the existing THI-CM. The test-recheck reliability was acceptable. It helps distinguish cultural barriers to understanding from clinical issues.
• SLPPilot2024Using Machine Learning and Multifaceted Preoperative Measures to Predict Adult Cochlear Implant Outcomes: A Prospective Pilot Study.Ear and hearingAmong 30 of 51 adults analysed, preoperative profiles formed three groups: one showed greater speech recognition change at six months, another had low baseline scores and little gain, and quality-of-life change did not differ.
• SLPOther2024Characterization of the Vertical Stiffness Gradient in Cadaveric Human and Excised Canine Larynges.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationBoth canine and human vocal fold tissue was stiffer at the lower edge than the upper edge. In human tissue stiffness rose more toward the back than the front.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Developing a Framework for Industrial Noise Risk Management Based on Noise Kurtosis and Its Adjustment.Ear and hearingAdjusting noise measurements for kurtosis raised estimated exposure levels by about 5 dB(A) overall and 10 dB(A) for high-impact tasks like nail gunning. This shifted which jobs were deemed highest risk, suggesting standard noise assessments may underestimate hearing loss danger for workers exposed to complex, impulsive noise.
• SLPOther2024Vocal Fold Vibratory Dose and Perceived Exertion Responses to the Fluid Interval Test for Voice (FIT-V): A Novel Vocal Loading Task Platform.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationA new interval voice exercise caused similar overall effort ratings to loud reading but only half the vocal fold vibration. Participants felt more strain in their chest and abdomen and less in their throat, suggesting this task loads the respiratory system while sparing vocal fold tissue.
• PTOTSLPCase Series2024Usefulness of automated tractography for outcome prediction in patients with recurrent stroke.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn three patients with recurrent stroke, automated brain scans identified specific nerve tract damage that matched their long-term recovery levels. Patients with widespread tract damage had poor outcomes, while those with limited damage regained independence, suggesting scans may help predict rehabilitation potential.
• SLPSystematic Review2025A systematic review of ecological momentary assessment in autism research.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceEcological momentary assessment is feasible for autistic adults with average intelligence, with a mean response rate of 72%. Evidence for children, older adults, and those with intellectual disability is limited. Adapting questionnaires and sampling schedules is essential for accessibility.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Natural history of SGCE-associated myoclonus dystonia in children and adolescents.Developmental medicine and child neurologyIn children with SGCE-associated myoclonus dystonia, motor symptoms worsen over time. Action myoclonus and writing dystonia progressed significantly, causing reported declines in speech, writing, and walking. High rates of anxiety, OCD, and ADHD were also found.
• SLPOther2025Validation of the Spanish Version of the Voice-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire: Psychometric Properties and Clinical Applications.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)The Spanish version of the Voice-Related Quality of Life questionnaire accurately distinguishes patients with voice disorders from healthy individuals. A score below 92.5 suggests a voice problem, and the tool reliably tracks improvements after therapy.
• SLPQualitative2025Policing Black autistic children: A qualitative approach to understanding Black caregivers' concerns.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAmong 43 Black caregivers, most feared police would misunderstand, mishandle, or harm or kill their autistic child. Hopes centered on patient, understanding officers. This reports concerns, not tested interventions.
• SLPSurvey2025Health care transition for autistic adolescents and young adults: A pilot rural and urban comparison survey study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceRural and urban autistic teens reported similar health care transition experiences. Both groups felt unprepared for adult care, and few had discussed the transition with their doctors. Location did not change these outcomes.
• SLPOther2024Audiogram Estimation Performance Using Auditory Evoked Potentials and Gaussian Processes.Ear and hearingAn automated Gaussian process method estimated hearing thresholds from brainstem responses with zero median error and half the test time of visual inspection by examiners. The study used awake adults, so its efficiency gains may not yet apply to the sleeping infants this technique targets.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Quality of life in dysphagia and functional performance of cancer patients in palliative care.CoDASFor palliative cancer outpatients, worse physical performance tracked with a greater perceived impact of swallowing difficulties on quality of life. This link was not seen in inpatients. The study measured self-reported complaints rather than swallowing function, so it cannot confirm the cause.
• SLPNarrative Review2024Roadmap to a Global Template for Implementation of Ototoxicity Management for Cancer Treatment.Ear and hearingOtotoxicity in cancer survivors is often overlooked, leaving patients with unexpected permanent hearing loss and tinnitus. Experts propose a global roadmap for standardized monitoring, patient education, and workforce training to integrate hearing care into oncology pathways.
• SLPOther2024Software for assessment and monitoring the decoding skills development of children from the elementary school: validity based on response process.CoDASPRADE decoding profiles from 250 elementary school children showed private-school children scored higher on words and non-words, and performance stabilized from third school year.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Adherence of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Parkinson Disease to Trustworthy Standards: A Systematic Survey.DysphagiaMost Parkinson's dysphagia guidelines fail trustworthy standards. They rarely specify screening or monitoring, rely on expert opinion, and offer vague advice. Clinicians should treat existing guidance as low-quality and prioritize individualized assessment over protocol adherence.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Psychometric evaluation of the Autism Symptom Dimensions Questionnaire.Developmental medicine and child neurologyThe Autism Symptom Dimensions Questionnaire reliably tracks social and repetitive behaviors across ages and backgrounds. It screens well in general populations but poorly distinguishes autism from other disabilities in clinical settings. Use it to map symptom profiles, not to diagnose.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Material hardship and sources of support for autistic adolescents and their families.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceFamilies of autistic teens face high material hardship, but income alone misses the problem. Many middle-income families struggle with costs and lack safety net access. Therapists should screen for financial strain and asset loss, not just poverty, as these families often have insurance but still face food insecurity and bankruptcy risks.
• SLPOther2025Suitability of the DSM-5 social anxiety disorder severity scale for autistic adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe DSM-5 social anxiety severity scale does not work as intended for autistic adults. Autistic respondents often endorsed items due to fatigue, sensory overload, or masking rather than social fear. Scores dropped when these reasons were accounted for, but the measure still failed to confirm a single underlying construct.
• SLPOther2025Validation of the Swedish Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity for Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (DIGEST-FEES).DysphagiaSwedish DIGEST-FEES ratings agreed with established swallowing measures and between two experienced speech-language pathologists. It can be used to assess head and neck cancer swallowing after radiotherapy.
• SLPOther2024Variability in quantitative outcomes of instrumental swallowing assessments in adults: a scoping review.CoDASQuantitative measures from instrumental swallowing exams varied from low to high across 13 studies. The exams, parameters, bolus volumes and consistencies were not standardized, so single values are hard to interpret or compare.
• SLPOther2024Development of Measures for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Stigma: Introduction to the Special Supplement on Stigma Measurement Tools.Ear and hearingStigma measures were developed for deaf and hard of hearing people, parents, care partners, healthcare providers, and the public, but test results are published elsewhere, so they are not yet ready for clinical use.
• SLPOther2024Gender and age biases in the assessment of speech accuracy: A study of speech-language clinicians' ratings of /s/ accuracy.International journal of language & communication disordersSpeech-language pathologists rated /s/ productions from children assigned female at birth as more accurate than from children assigned male at birth. The gap widened when age was disclosed, not sex alone. Clinicians should watch age and sex cues.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2024Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Health: A Review of the Literature and Clinical Application.International journal of sports physical therapyThis review proposes screening for multiple musculoskeletal risk factors, such as previous injury, poor balance, and high BMI, during rehabilitation. It suggests that addressing these factors together, rather than focusing only on local pain, may better prepare patients for physical activity and reduce future injury risk.
• SLPCohort2024Does Childhood Cochlear Implantation Spill Over to Carers' Employment Status?Ear and hearingOverall, carers of deaf or hard-of-hearing children with cochlear implants were not more likely to be employed than carers of children without implants. When socio-economic status was considered, implants were linked with higher employment for lower socio-economic primary carers.
• PTOTSLPCase Report2024Analysis of brain activity for speech stimuli and child development of an infant with neurosyphilis: case report.CoDASA four-month-old with treated neurosyphilis had normal peripheral hearing but delayed expressive language and fine motor skills. Brain imaging showed speech detection without left-hemisphere lateralization. This single case cannot prove a treatment effect, but highlights the need for multidisciplinary monitoring beyond hearing tests.
• SLPOther2024The influence of temperature variation on the levels of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative.CoDASHospital food tested before serving may not match what patients receive. Porridge became thicker than its assigned IDDSI level after one hour. Different cooks produced different textures for porridge and smoothies. Check consistency at the bedside, not just at preparation.
• SLPOther2024Pressure Distributions in Glottal Geometries With Multichannel Airflows.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationComputer simulations matched physical model measurements of pressure in complex vocal fold shapes, with errors under 0.1 kPa. This validates the method for studying voice production mechanics, but does not yet provide clinical guidance on patient treatment.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Efficacy of high- versus moderate-intensity spatially distributed sequential stimulation in subjects with spinal cord injury: an isometric study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationFor whole-quadriceps stimulation, moderate intensity preserved force and fatigue resistance better than high intensity. For the vastus lateralis alone, high intensity did not reduce these benefits compared to moderate intensity.
• SLPPilot2025Pre-trained artificial intelligence language model represents pragmatic language variability central to autism and genetically related phenotypes.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe model did not separate fragile X or parent groups from controls, but its score was lower in autistic than non-autistic conversations and tracked hand-coded pragmatic errors. It is not a clinical test yet.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Longitudinal Associations Between Movement Behaviours and Development Among Infants Using Compositional Data Analysis.Child: care, health and developmentMore tummy time and sleep linked to better gross motor skills. More time on back linked to delays. Time in strollers or high chairs helped communication but slowed sitting. Optimal daily minutes for motor development: 43 tummy, 51 back, 96 restrained, 845 sleep.
• SLPNarrative Review2025Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy-Induced Dysphagia in Head and Neck Tumors: A Challenge for Otolaryngologists in Low- to Middle-Income Countries.DysphagiaThis review outlines how chemoradiotherapy causes dysphagia in head and neck cancer, noting silent aspiration occurs in up to 50% of patients. It recommends early speech pathology evaluation and swallowing exercises to prevent muscle atrophy, especially where advanced imaging is unavailable.
• SLPQualitative2025Identifying the unique determinants influencing rural families' engagement with an existing tele-assessment approach for autism identification: A qualitative study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceCaregivers and providers described four core attitudes influencing tele-assessment uptake: doubts about validity, trust in the provider's judgment, logistical feasibility, and privacy concerns about revealing their home life. Barriers included poor internet, lack of devices, and child behavior. Facilitators included avoiding travel and having a support person present.
• OTSLPQualitative2024Caregivers' expectations of their non-verbal autistic children in rural KwaZulu-Natal.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsCaregivers of non-verbal autistic children in rural KwaZulu-Natal expected communication, education and support, but inadequate explanation of diagnosis, language barriers and unclear therapy purpose shaped those expectations.
• SLPOther2024Evidence-Based Recommendations for Tablet Recordings From the Bridge2AI-Voice Acoustic Experiments.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationTablets with cheap headset microphones produce voice data nearly identical to expensive research equipment. Holding the tablet at arm's length fails, especially in noisy rooms. Use a headset mic at 2.5-5 cm for reliable acoustic analysis.
• SLPSurvey2024Awareness of middle ear pathologies in South Africa: Towards a primordial preventive audiology.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsMost people recognised ear itching and pain. Very few knew about discharge, fullness, or risk factors like smoking. Few knew audiologists treat these issues. This gap can delay care, so therapists should check what patients know before assuming they will seek help.