SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• OTSLPSurvey2025Examining an integrated path model of psychological and sociocultural predictors of camouflaging in autistic adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceFear of negative evaluation and past victimisation strongly predicted camouflaging. Unexpectedly, higher self-esteem and a stronger autistic identity also linked to more camouflaging, suggesting some adults mask strategically to access opportunities rather than solely out of shame.
• SLPCase-Control2025Narrative Ability in Autism and First-Degree Relatives.Journal of autism and developmental disordersUnaffected siblings of autistic people narrated a wordless picture book with fewer references to characters' feelings and causal links than controls. These siblings also omitted the story setting more often. Parents showed no such differences. Narrative profiles appear distinct in siblings even without a diagnosis.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Developmental Impacts of Early Sensory Patterns on School-Age Adaptive, Maladaptive, and Participation Outcomes in Autistic and Non-autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren whose sensory sensitivity increased during preschool had lower adaptive skills and more anxiety at school age. This pattern also predicted less participation in classroom and community activities. These links were stronger in autistic children than in non-autistic peers.
• OTSLPOther2025Camouflaging in Autistic Adults is Modulated by Autistic and Neurotypical Characteristics of Interaction Partners.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults reported camouflaging more when interacting with other autistic people than with neurotypical people. This contradicts the common assumption that masking is primarily a survival strategy to fit into neurotypical society, suggesting it may instead reflect a motivation to build relationships with autistic peers.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Rehabilitation needs and healthcare utilization of adults with cerebral palsy: A mixed methods study.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineAdults with cerebral palsy still seen in pediatric rehabilitation had shifting equipment, therapy, and specialist needs, but only 21 of 280 had documented transition efforts.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2025Competency requirements for patients and therapists in telerehabilitation aftercare: a qualitative study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTherapists and patients described telerehabilitation competencies as mostly social and professional, not just technical. They stressed that prior in-person therapy experience and structured onboarding are essential. Current training was reported as inconsistent and often insufficient.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025ICF-based functioning profiles in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: Evidence from a population-based study in Argentina.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineChildren with severe motor impairments rated technology as a major facilitator, while those with milder issues saw it as neutral. Immediate family supported all levels, but health services and societal attitudes only helped the milder group.
• PTOTSLPCohort2026Prior Diagnoses and Age of Diagnosis in Children Later Diagnosed with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersBlack children were diagnosed with autism about six months earlier than White children. White children had higher rates of prior diagnoses like ADHD and anxiety. More prior diagnoses predicted later autism diagnosis. These findings contradict expected disparities in access to care.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2026Reacting, Retreating, Regulating, and Reconnecting: How Autistic Adults in the United Kingdom Use Time Alone for Well-Being.Autism in adulthoodAutistic adults described time alone as a recovery strategy from sensory and social overwhelm, not a lack of social interest. They used specific sanctuary spaces and intense interests to regulate before reconnecting. Individual needs varied widely, challenging assumptions that minimalist rooms are universally calming.
• OTSLPQualitative2026Neurodivergence and the Rabbit Hole of Extremism: Uncovering Lived Experience.Autism in adulthoodAutistic people who joined far-right groups described trauma and rejection, not autism itself, as the driver. They found belonging, structure, and validation in hate groups that mainstream society and services failed to provide. Clinical care must address these unmet needs to reduce vulnerability to recruitment.
• OTSLPOther2026Does Camouflaging Cause Reduced Quality of Life? A Co-Twin Control Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn twin pairs, the sibling who reported more camouflaging had lower quality of life than their co-twin. This held even in identical twins, suggesting the link isn't just due to shared genetics or environment.
• PTOTSLPCohort2026Health Literacy and Access to Care among Patients with and Without Traumatic Brain Injury: An All of Us Analysis.NeuroRehabilitationPatients with a history of traumatic brain injury are significantly more likely to report difficulty understanding health information, needing help with medical forms, and delaying care due to cost or transportation compared to matched controls.
• SLPCohort2026Modification and Validation of an Autism Observational Assessment Including ADOS-2® for Use with Children with Visual Impairment.Journal of autism and developmental disordersA modified autism assessment using touch and sound instead of vision accurately identified ASD risk in blind and visually impaired children. It distinguished those at high risk from those at low risk with very high sensitivity and specificity, offering a valid tool for this population.
• SLPQualitative2025Caregiver Perspectives on Telehealth Assessment and Other Supports for Infants with Early Developmental Concerns.Journal of autism and developmental disordersNineteen caregivers of infants with early developmental concerns felt uncertain and dismissed by providers. They valued live telehealth sessions and written reports for validation and advocacy, and wanted navigation help, parent coaching, and connection with other families.
• SLPCohort2025Examination of the Potential Moderating Role of Psychological Wellbeing in the Relationship Between Depression and Thoughts of Self-Harm in Autistic Adolescents and Adults: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersPsychological wellbeing did not buffer the link between depression and thoughts of self-harm in autistic adolescents and adults. Instead, baseline depression and higher autistic traits independently predicted thoughts of self-harm two years later. These factors remained stable over time, suggesting early intervention is needed.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Design and functional validation of a needs-driven multifunctional integrated nursing wheelchair for elder individuals with disability.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA new multifunctional wheelchair prototype successfully automated bed and toilet docking in lab tests, achieving alignment within 5 mm. However, testing was performed by healthy researchers simulating disability, not actual patients. Clinical benefits for mobility or caregiver strain remain unproven.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025The effect of pulmonary rehabilitation for post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesPulmonary rehabilitation improved walking distance, fatigue, and quality of life in long-COVID patients. Telerehabilitation worked as well as in-person sessions. Dyspnea scores did not change significantly. Try remote programs for patients who struggle to attend clinics.
• OTSLPCohort2025Retrospective Analysis of Dog Bite Injuries in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism spectrum disorder suffered dog bites with similar severity and treatment needs as peers without the disorder. They were more likely to have head injuries and require blood transfusions, but mortality and overall clinical care needs did not differ between the groups.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2025Autistic and autism community perspectives on infant and family support in the first two years of life: Findings from a community consultation survey.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic and non-Autistic community members largely agreed that early infant supports should help parents understand their child's needs and improve quality of life. They rejected goals like reducing autistic behaviours or forcing eye contact. Reinforcement strategies and the term 'intervention' were viewed with concern.
• OTSLPCohort2025Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring of Parents with Major Depressive Disorder: A Birth Cohort Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren of parents with depression were more likely to receive diagnoses of ADHD, autism, tics, and developmental delays. Prenatal parental depression was linked to more conditions; postnatal depression was linked only to ADHD, developmental delay, and coordination delay. Association, not proof of cause.
• SLPSystematic Review2025Parent-led Communication Therapy for Young Bilingual Autistic Children: A Scoping Review.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMost parent-led communication programs for bilingual autistic children show promise, but the evidence is too weak to guide practice. Studies rarely report which languages families actually use, making it impossible to know if these programs work specifically for bilingual contexts.
• SLPOther2025Effect of Parental Severe Mental Disorders on the Timing of Autism Diagnosis: A Family Linkage Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn Taiwan, children diagnosed with autism at age 12 or older were more likely to have a parent with schizophrenia or substance use disorder. Children diagnosed at age 6 to 11 were more likely to have a parent with bipolar disorder or major depression.
• SLPSurvey2025Vaccine Hesitancy in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Context: Parental Vaccine Decision-Making and Coping with Stress Strategies.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of children with autism showed higher vaccine hesitancy and lower personal COVID-19 vaccination rates than parents of children with other disorders or no disorders. They also used different coping styles, notably less humor, linked to their hesitation.
• SLPSurvey2025Re-Evaluating the Appropriateness of the "Don't Know" Response Option: Guessing Rate as a Source of Systematic Error on Autism Knowledge Assessments.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutism knowledge tests that include a “don’t know” option can make guessing count as knowledge. In 396 school-based professionals, tendency to guess was linked with higher scores, so a low score may not mean low knowledge and a high score may not mean certainty.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Complete Spectrum of Physical Comorbidities with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Nationwide Cohort.Journal of autism and developmental disordersPeople with autism have a higher risk of developing most physical diseases from childhood into adulthood compared to the general population. This risk is especially high for nervous system and ear diseases, and females with autism face greater physical health risks than males.
• SLPQualitative2026Perceived Impact, Needs, and Resources of Grandparents of Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Qualitative Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersGrandparents of autistic children felt stuck between wanting to help and being blocked by parents or physical limits. They desperately wanted training on managing disruptive behaviors, but almost none sought professional psychological support themselves, relying instead on faith and family.
• OTSLPPilot2025Reported Barriers and Facilitators for Autistic Individuals, Persons with Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Their Caregivers to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Pilot Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSurvey respondents most often named knowledgeable staff and low-noise, less crowded spaces as helpful; logistics were the most common reported unhelpful part.
• PTOTSLPPilot2025Evaluating R2Play, A Novel Multidomain Return-to-Play Assessment Tool for Concussion: Mixed Methods Feasibility and Face Validity Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesTen concussion-recovered youth and five clinicians found the new R2Play tablet-based return-to-play assessment safe, usable, and physically demanding enough to mimic sport. It is not yet validated for clinical decision-making.
• SLPOther2025Empathy and Autism: Establishing the Structure and Different Manifestations of Empathy in Autistic Individuals Using the Perth Empathy Scale.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults reported lower cognitive and affective empathy than non-autistic adults on the Perth Empathy Scale. However, affective empathy varied much more widely within the autistic group, so average scores do not describe every individual. The total score also misses important detail; use subscales instead.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Clinical and engagement efficacy of a virtual musculoskeletal integrated practice unit in health system employees: aggregate and comparative results from two employers.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesEmployees with back, neck, or joint pain who completed a virtual multidisciplinary program showed improvements in physical health, pain interference, and mental health scores. However, this was a self-selected group with no control comparison, so the specific effect of any single treatment component cannot be determined.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Sleep Disturbances and Co-sleeping in Italian Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSleep problems affected one-third of children with autism, with difficulty falling or staying asleep being the most common. Higher IQ, anxiety, and parental stress predicted these issues. Co-sleeping was very frequent but did not correlate with sleep disorder severity.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2026Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations: Rehabilitation, Recovery and Community Participation Following Stroke. Part One: Stroke Rehabilitation Planning for Optimal Care Delivery, 7th Edition Update 2025.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationStroke unit care reduces poor outcomes. Early mobilization within 24 hours increased mortality and reduced favorable outcomes in the AVERT trial. Virtual rehab is effective for motor, cognitive, and speech goals. Multidisciplinary discharge planning improves transitions but mixed evidence exists on specific clinical outcomes.
• SLPQualitative2026Inclusive Education for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Ethiopia: Stakeholder Views on Benefits, Disadvantages and Priorities for Action.Journal of autism and developmental disordersStakeholders in Addis Ababa view inclusive education as a double-edged sword. Without teacher training, DD-specific support, and safety measures, inclusion risks isolation and stigma. Benefits like peer learning only emerge when schools are properly resourced.
• OTSLPOther2026The Moderating Effect of Sex on Autistic Trait Emotional Intelligence, Alexithymia, and Empathy.Journal of autism and developmental disordersHigher autistic traits were linked to lower self-perceived emotional intelligence and higher alexithymia, but not empathy. Sex moderated the emotional intelligence link, with this association being stronger in males than females.
• PTOTSLPOther2026Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Community Participation Following Stroke, Part Three: Optimizing Activity and Community Participation Following Stroke , 7th Edition Update, 2025.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationStroke survivors need coordinated care for mood, fatigue, cognition, driving, work, leisure and community roles. Guidelines recommend information, support and services after discharge.
• SLPRCT2026The Efficacy of a Culturally-Adapted Group-based Parent Coaching Program for Autistic Children in China via Telehealth: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of autism and developmental disordersBoth self-directed and group coaching improved child communication and parent stress. However, only the group coaching significantly reduced parent anxiety and improved child quality of life compared to self-directed learning. The added value of live group sessions appears specific to parent mental health.
• PTOTSLPOther2026Factors influencing activity performance and participation in usual life situations among people with Parkinson's disease: a mixed methods study.Disability and rehabilitationBoth motor and non-motor issues like apathy limit daily activities. People with Parkinson's stay active by adapting tasks or environments, such as using mobility aids or scheduling around symptoms.
• SLPRCT2026Prevention and Reduction of Anxiety in Autistic Preschoolers Through an Autism-Specific Parent-Mediated Intervention: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating Short and Longer Term Outcomes.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents completing a six-session autism-specific anxiety program saw their preschoolers' anxiety around uncertainty drop significantly. General anxiety scores also fell. No negative effects were reported. The study was underpowered, so these results are promising but not definitive.
• SLPCase-Control2026Online Metaphor Comprehension in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Eye Tracking Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdults with autism understood novel metaphors as accurately as controls, but took nearly 800 milliseconds longer to do so. Eye-tracking showed they struggled to ignore the literal meaning, suggesting a processing delay rather than a comprehension deficit.
• SLPOther2026The Autism Program Environment Rating Scale in Swedish Primary School: Cultural Adaptation and Content Validation.Journal of autism and developmental disordersExperts judged the Swedish primary school version of the Autism Program Environment Rating Scale clear and relevant for assessing learning environments. Panel members highlighted a strong need for such a tool, but rated practical use in schools as unrealistic due to the scale's length and resource demands.
• SLPOther2026Disfluencies as a Window into Pragmatic Skills in Russian-Hebrew Bilingual Autistic and Non-Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersBilingual autistic children produced fewer filled pauses and silent pauses than non-autistic peers, but only in their home language (Russian). In their societal language (Hebrew), disfluency rates were similar. This suggests language context alters how disfluencies appear.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Psychological Health of Female Service Members and Veterans Associated With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury History: A LIMBIC-CENC Study.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationFemale service members and veterans with a history of mild traumatic brain injury reported significantly worse PTSD, depression, and neurobehavioral symptoms than those without. Combat-related injuries were linked to poorer outcomes, but injury count and blast exposure alone were not.
• OTSLPSurvey2025Community views of neurodiversity, models of disability and autism intervention: Mixed methods reveal shared goals and key tensions.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutism community participants linked neurodiversity support with societal change, not rejection of all individual supports. Strong social-model supporters were open to adaptive-skill teaching and treating co-occurring conditions, and preferred communication beyond speech.
• PTOTSLPRCT2025Bilateral intermittent theta-burst stimulation as a priming strategy to enhance action observation and imitation training in early parkinson's disease: a proof-of-concept study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAdding brain stimulation before Tai Chi training improved dual-task walking and memory in 15 people with early Parkinson's. Standard training alone improved balance and immediate recall, but did not significantly help complex walking or delayed memory.
• OTSLPQualitative2026Parental Perceptions of Community and Professional Attitudes Toward Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of adults with autism described community and professional attitudes as mixed. Presuming competence, collaborating with families, and accommodating differences were valued. Refusing requests, prejudice, and judging adults as too able or too disabled were described as barriers to support.
• SLPPilot2026Improving Social Communication in Autistic Adolescents Through a Clinic-Home-School Collaboration.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThree autistic adolescents improved in targeted social conversation skills after a short clinic-home-school program. They and their parents reported high satisfaction. This is a tiny pilot, so treat the gains as promising observations rather than proof the intervention works.
• SLPOther2026"Look Who's Talking": Language Patterns in Autistic and Non-Autistic Youth Across Different Conversation Partners.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic youth used longer sentences than non-autistic peers, but both groups spoke less with strangers than mothers. Mothers asked more questions with autistic children, which correlated with shorter sentences. This suggests conversational partners shape language output.
• OTSLPSurvey2026Frequency and Mental Health Condition of Students with Developmental Disabilities Among First-Year Japanese University Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFirst-year Japanese students screening positive for ASD or ADHD traits had significantly higher distress than peers, with 61% reporting high social anxiety versus 30% of controls. These mental health risks were already present within a month of enrollment.
• SLPCohort2026Investigating the Predictive Validity of the Quantitative Checklist for Autism in Toddlers and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 in Children at Elevated Likelihood for Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersQ-CHAT and ADOS-2 often missed later autism in toddlers with an autistic sibling, or flagged children who did not receive a diagnosis. They may help rule out autism, but should not be used alone to decide who needs assessment.
• SLPCohort2026Disparities in Receipt of Early Intervention Services by Toddlers with Autism Diagnoses: an Intersectional Latent Class Analysis of Demographic Factors.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAmong Massachusetts toddlers with autism, children in the U.S.-born White parents group received 12.0 weekly early intervention hours, versus 6.9 for children in the Latiné immigrant poverty group. Service hours did not simply match child needs.