SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• PTOTSLPRCT2026Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder as a moderator of the efficacy of family-based problem solving after pediatric traumatic brain injury.Rehabilitation psychologyFamily-based problem solving improved daily functioning in teens without ADHD, but not those with pre-injury ADHD. Teens who developed ADHD after injury showed delayed gains at 18 months. Identify ADHD history before prescribing this intervention.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Artificial intelligence in rehabilitation: a living systematic mapping review - first release.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineMost AI research in rehabilitation is small, internal, and focused on stroke or gait, with very few trials testing real clinical benefit. Half the studies had no comparison group, and external validation was rare, so these tools are not yet proven to improve patient outcomes.
• SLPCohort2025Sleep Disorders and Constipation in Autistic Children and Youth: Who Receives Standard of Care Drug Treatments?Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic girls with sleep disorders were more likely to receive treatment than boys, but no sex difference appeared for constipation. Older age predicted treatment for both. Claims data cannot distinguish if girls had more severe symptoms or if care was unequal.
• SLPOther2025Social robots in cognitive and speech rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy: a scoping review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationSocial robots were feasible and engaging for speech, language, cognitive and play therapy in children with cerebral palsy, but the reviewed studies were small, short and mixed in design, so they do not prove clinical effectiveness.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Biopsychosocial factors and participation in adults with developmental coordination disorder: A structural equation modelling analysis.Developmental medicine and child neurologyParticipation challenges in adults with DCD are not just about motor skills. Low self-esteem, poor social support, and executive function deficits strongly predict needing more assistance and enjoying activities less. Screen these psychosocial factors to understand why participation fails.
• PTOTSLPRCT2025Haptic interaction with a human partner for ankle training in chronic stroke: a pilot study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationFor ankle training in stroke, partnering with a therapist via robots felt similar to robotic guidance but didn't improve movement accuracy more. The partner method did increase dorsiflexor muscle activation after training, suggesting it may encourage more active effort.
• SLPOther2026How Educators' Self-Construal Shapes Teacher Training: Navigating from Autism Awareness to Stigma.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutism awareness alone did not reduce stigma in Turkish pre-service teachers. Instead, their cultural self-view mediated this link: higher awareness increased individualism, which lowered stigma, but also increased collectivism, which raised it.
• OTSLPCohort2026Developmental Profiles of Young Children Referred for Concern for Autism Spectrum Disorder: DBPNet Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersCognitive function did not differ between children referred for autism concern who were later diagnosed with autism and those not diagnosed, but language and adaptive skills were lower in the diagnosed group.
• SLPOther2026Intact but Protracted Facial and Prosodic Emotion Recognition Among Autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults recognized emotions as accurately as non-autistic adults but took significantly longer to respond. This delay appeared in facial and voice tasks, suggesting the issue is processing speed rather than an inability to identify emotions.
• SLPOther2026Empathy and Interest Towards an Autistic Person and the Effect of Disclosing the Diagnosis.Journal of autism and developmental disordersWhen an autistic person disclosed their diagnosis, non-autistic listeners understood their emotions more accurately and reported more empathy. This effect held across students and working adults, though interest in meeting them varied by background.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2026Application of variance ratios to assess heterogeneity of spinal manipulative therapy for chronic low back pain: A meta-epidemiological study.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitationSpinal manipulative therapy did not show greater variability in patient response than sham treatment for chronic low back pain. This suggests there is no strong evidence that specific subgroups of patients respond differently to the therapy compared to others.
• SLPCase-Control2026The Behavioral Presentation of Autistic Adults in a Forensic Interview.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults used longer speech hesitations and interpreted figurative language more literally than non-autistic adults, but showed no significant differences in eye contact, gestures, or repetitive movements. These specific verbal behaviors may unfairly bias credibility judgments in forensic interviews.
• OTSLPQualitative2026What Factors Have Been the Most Helpful and Harmful and When? Identifying Key Impacts on Psychosocial Development According to Autistic Adults and Caregivers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults and caregivers said relationships mattered most. Speech therapy, daily living supports, jobs, hobbies and education were helpful at different ages, but the study reports experiences, not proof that they work.
• PTOTSLPCase Series2026Novel CTNNB1 Gene Variants in Spanish CTNNB1 Syndrome Patients: Clinical and Psychological Manifestations.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn 25 Spanish patients with CTNNB1 syndrome, delayed speech, motor milestones, sleep problems, ASD symptoms and maladaptive behaviours were common. Early motor and language milestones were associated with better current function.
• OTSLPCase Report2025Visual ERP-based brain-computer interface use with severe physical, speech and eye movement impairments: case studies.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationFor seven people with severe speech, physical and eye movement impairments, a visual brain-computer interface worked best when they used their natural gaze. Forced central fixation often failed. Calibrating while they looked at targets helped some perform better.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Technologies for the three-dimensional assessment and treatment of unilateral spatial neglect in individuals with stroke: a systematic review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationVirtual reality is the dominant 3D technology for neglect, but evidence remains weak. Randomised trials show inconsistent results, with many failing to find significant differences against conventional therapy. Robotics are rarely used alone, and most studies are small pilots without clear efficacy.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Long-lasting neurobehavioral disorders after traumatic brain injury: potential predictors and functional outcomes.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineIn 54 survivors of severe traumatic brain injury, longer post-traumatic amnesia, lower cognitive function at rehabilitation admission, traumatic axonal injury, and less education were associated with more neurobehavioral disorders at 12 months. These disorders correlated with worse functional outcomes.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Interrelationship between fatigue and recovery of physical function in stroke survivors: a longitudinal mixed-methods study.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineHigher fatigue was linked to poorer physical function over six months after stroke. Survivors described fatigue as shifting between physical and mental, and seven participants said health professionals gave little guidance.
• PTSLPOther2025Higher Cardiovascular Risk Factor Burden Associated With Cumulative Concussion History and Age-Related Differences.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationIn former professional football players aged 50 or younger, a higher number of prior concussions was associated with greater odds of hypertension and high cholesterol. This association was not found in players older than 50.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Seizures in childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy.Developmental medicine and child neurologySeizures occurred in 29% of boys with childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, linked to higher MRI lesion scores and functional impairment. No seizures occurred with a Loes score under 6. X-ALD should be considered in boys presenting with first-time seizures.
• OTSLPQualitative2025The design of the "autistics in (educational) space: building our own futures" doctoral project.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceFour autistic university students described teachers who did not seem prepared to support them, and one contrasted strict classroom rules with more freedom to move and stim at home. They also used masking and rehearsing words before speaking to fit in.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Development and validation of interpretability cutoffs for the short forms of the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust Personality Questionnaires (BIRT-PQs).European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineNew score cutoffs identify when personality changes after brain injury deviate significantly from healthy norms. For patients, low motivation scores above 25 linked to lower satisfaction across all life domains. For caregivers, emotional regulation scores above 13 linked to higher burden. These thresholds help interpret short-form questionnaires.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Mobility device use in children with cerebral palsy.Developmental medicine and child neurologyChildren with cerebral palsy used more mobility devices as they aged, with wheelchair likelihood increasing yearly. Lower-extremity braces were the most common device across all severity levels. Walkers and standers were underused compared to clinical need, suggesting gaps in equipment access rather than prescription.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Parental perspectives on family-centered care in pediatric neurology: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study.Developmental medicine and child neurologyParents of children with neurological conditions rated respectful care highly but general information poorly. They felt responsible for coordinating care across therapists and schools, often seeking answers online due to gaps. Quality of life scores were lower for older children and families facing access barriers.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2026Parent Perspectives on Water Safety for Children with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of autistic children described constant vigilance and avoidance of water due to elopement risks and poor danger awareness. They reported that standard swim lessons often fail because instructors lack autism-specific training, sensory-friendly environments, and adaptive communication strategies.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2026Autism Early Intervention Providers: Their Priorities, Use of Empirically Supported Practices, and Professional Development Needs.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAustralian early intervention providers mostly used evidence-based practices but often mixed them with unsupported ones, especially for sensory needs. Confidence in addressing sensory and motor domains was low, while priority and training interest focused on communication, behavior, and social skills.
• OTSLPOther2026A Cross-National Reliability Study of Catatonia in Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disordersExperienced psychiatrists initially disagreed on the catatonia diagnosis in five of twenty patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. Agreement required extensive discussion and additional data. Clinicians should suspect catatonia when behavior changes from baseline, especially if agitation is present alongside intellectual disability.
• SLPSystematic Review2026The Inclusion of Fathers in Parent Coaching Interventions for Young Autistic Children: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disordersOnly 2 of 94 parent-child dyads in these home-based coaching studies were fathers. The 5 studies all reported positive outcomes, but with so few fathers and only single-subject or medium-quality designs, this tells us almost nothing about how coaching works for dads.
• SLPQualitative2026Experiences and Needs of Leaders Supporting Multilingual ABA Staff: A Qualitative Exploration.Journal of autism and developmental disordersABA leaders supporting multilingual staff said language access depended on employer choices, not goodwill. Translation, hiring, culture matching, and pay helped, but training gaps, tokenization, and staff shortages left multilingual autistic families underserved.
• SLPSystematic Review2026Digital Horizons: Enhancing Autism Support with Augmented Reality.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMost augmented reality studies in autism rely on subjective reports and lack control groups, so evidence for effectiveness is weak. While some interventions target social skills and communication, the overall quality of evidence remains low due to small samples and varied methods.
• PTOTSLPCase-Control2026Self-perceived fatigue in relation to activity and participation in adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy living in urban South Africa.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineAdolescents and adults with cerebral palsy in urban South Africa reported similar levels of self-perceived fatigue to their typically developing peers. Fatigue was not associated with how accomplished or satisfied they felt in daily activities, challenging assumptions derived from high-income country studies.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Tools and methods for assessing the usability and related aspects of usability of extended reality and telerehabilitation technologies in stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationMost usability studies of stroke technology, including virtual reality and remote rehabilitation, used questionnaires, especially the System Usability Scale and custom forms. Many studies combined tools to cover different aspects, so check motivation, motion sickness, workload and patient experience when choosing technology.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2025'I shouldn't have to educate their school about what autism is': Community attitudes and parent reports of autistic primary and secondary school experiences in Australia.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceMost Australians support school adjustments for autistic students, but parents report these are rarely provided. While 90% back staff training and peer education, fewer than 1 in 8 schools deliver them. This gap forces parents to constantly advocate, often resulting in school changes and distress.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025Scoping Review of Socio-Ecological Factors Contributing to Sleep Health Disparities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSleep problems in children with autism are linked to anxiety, ADHD, and low family income, not just autism itself. Most research ignores race and poverty, so current guidelines may not fit diverse or underserved families.
• OTSLPCohort2025Comparing Emotional Development in Persons With Intellectual Disability With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRPeople with intellectual disability and autism showed lower emotional development scores than those with intellectual disability only. This pattern held across all eight domains of the assessment tool, suggesting autism adds specific challenges to emotional growth.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2026Standardizing the Measurement and Definition of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: Implications for Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairThere is no agreed-upon definition or standard measurement for post-stroke cognitive impairment. This variability makes it hard to compare studies or identify which patients need specific rehabilitation. Experts recommend creating a consensus definition, similar to how mild cognitive impairment was standardized, to improve care.
• PTOTSLPOther2026Autism Spectrum Disorder and Health-Determining Behaviors: Assessing Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep with the National Survey of Children's Health.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic children rarely meet health guidelines, especially for screen time and sleep. Physical activity rates matched peers when measured as daily activity, but autistic children were less likely to be active four or more days a week. Irregular bedtime linked to poorer outcomes.
• SLPSurvey2026The Relationship Between Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Orthorexia Nervosa in Their Mothers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAmong 104 children with autism, more maternal orthorexia symptoms were linked to more child avoidant/restrictive eating symptoms, especially fear about eating. Taste, smell, and touch reactions were also linked. It did not show a cause.
• SLPCase-Control2026Some (but not all) Pragmatic Inferences are Difficult for Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic children with typical language skills struggled with spontaneous pragmatic inferences but understood metaphors as well as peers. This suggests they may need explicit scaffolding to access pragmatic skills they already possess, rather than lacking the ability.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2026Aligning Perspectives: Autism Identity, Independence, Participation, and Quality of Life in Autistic Adolescents Through Self and Parental Reports.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents underestimate their autistic teen's independence and quality of life compared to the teen's own report. Teens who feel overwhelmed by their diagnosis report lower emotional and social well-being. Assess both perspectives to target support for identity acceptance and daily autonomy.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Respiratory admissions and impact of COVID-19 lockdowns for children with severe cerebral palsy.Developmental medicine and child neurologyLockdowns cut respiratory hospital admissions for children with severe cerebral palsy by nearly half, but admissions surged after restrictions lifted. Viral infections were the main trigger. This suggests community transmission drives these crises more than chronic lung disease alone.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Use of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Computer Adaptive Test in Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway.Developmental medicine and child neurologyThe Danish, Dutch, and Norwegian PEDI-CAT largely match the original US item difficulty, but show structural issues like multidimensionality and local dependency. Scores remain reliable for measuring function and responsibility, though clinicians must interpret results with caution.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Predictors of community participation from preschool to school age in children with cerebral palsy.Developmental medicine and child neurologyChildren with cerebral palsy participated far less in their community than at home, and this gap persisted from preschool to school age. Preschoolers rated as having strengths in prosocial behaviour had higher community participation at school age.
• PTOTSLPPilot2025Pilot rural-urban comparison of health care experiences among autistic adolescents and young adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceRural autistic young adults faced more barriers to finding providers and getting dental care covered, but reported similar ease of access and provider communication as urban peers. This suggests local resource gaps, not poor care once found.
• PTOTSLPOther2025A core outcome set to assess chronic pain interference and impact on emotional functioning for children and young people with cerebral palsy.Developmental medicine and child neurologyConsensus identified 20 tools to assess how chronic pain affects daily life and emotions in children and young people with cerebral palsy, including proxy and observational options for those who cannot self-report.
• SLPSystematic Review2025Curricular integration of augmentative and alternative communication for students on the autism spectrum in inclusive-oriented schools: A scoping review.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAAC is rarely integrated into inclusive school curricula for students with autism. Most instruction happens in brief, one-on-one sessions outside the classroom, often by researchers or peers rather than teachers. This isolates communication support from academic learning and classroom participation.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Robust neural network controller for a lower limb exoskeleton with minimal sensor configuration: a deep reinforcement learning approach with policy distillation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn simulation, a lower limb exoskeleton controller guided walking for a modelled quadriplegic patient using only joint encoders, with no crutches or calibration. It stayed upright against pushes up to 40 N. No real patients were tested.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Inequalities of the Waiting Time for Education Health and Care Plan Provision for Pupils With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: A Brief Report.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRChildren with genetic intellectual disabilities from the most deprived areas waited significantly longer for Education, Health and Care Plans than those from the least deprived areas. Waiting times also varied by region and disability type, with specific learning difficulties facing the longest delays regardless of background.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Effective and Efficient Rehabilitation. What Works Best for Persons With SCI During (Sub)Acute Phase of Rehabilitation?Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationComprehensive inpatient rehabilitation for spinal cord injury improved independence scores by an average of 35.7 points. Gains varied significantly by injury severity, with patients with AIS D injuries showing the highest effectiveness and those with C1-C4 injuries the lowest.
• SLPQualitative2025From awareness to action: Facilitators and advocacy in healthcare by autistic adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceFifteen autistic adults wanted providers to know autism, use plain language, and offer sensory or transport accommodations. They described self-advocacy through insurance calls, portal messages, and asking questions.