SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• OTSLPOther2020The Development and Feasibility Study of a Multimodal 'Talking Wall' to Facilitate the Voice of Young People with Autism and Complex Needs: A Case Study in a Specialist Residential School.Journal of autism and developmental disordersTen minimally verbal or complex-needs students used a multimodal 'Talking Wall' to express preferences. While staff found it promising for capturing immediate likes, spontaneous use was absent, and students often matched images rather than expressing true feelings, especially regarding negative emotions.
• SLPSurvey2020An Exploratory Study of a Dimensional Assessment of the Diagnostic Criteria for Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersTwo self-report questions about autism social and restricted/repetitive behaviours differed between adults who identified as autistic and those who did not, and related to an existing autism screen. They are not diagnostic and need validation before use.
• SLPOther2020Small Semantic Networks in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Without Intellectual Impairment: A Verbal Fluency Approach.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdults with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual impairment did not show a reliable difference from non-ASD adults on verbal fluency after the study applied a strict threshold. Small differences in semantic clusters did not hold up.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Measuring child functioning: Assessing correlation and agreement between caregiver and child responses at the Iganga-Mayuge health and demographic surveillance site in Uganda.Disability and health journalChildren aged 11 to 17 in Uganda reported their own disability levels with agreement similar to their caregivers. Clinicians can trust child self-reports for physical and cognitive domains, but should still interview caregivers to capture context and mental health nuances.
• SLPOther2021Development of the Observation Schedule for Children with Autism-Anxiety, Behaviour and Parenting (OSCA-ABP): A New Measure of Child and Parenting Behavior for Use with Young Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersA new observation schedule reliably captured challenging behaviors and parenting responses in young autistic children, including those with minimal speech. It showed that minimally verbal children displayed significantly more challenging behaviors per minute than verbal children, providing a standardized way to assess these difficulties directly.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Strategies for Research, Practice, and Policy for Autism in Later Life: A Report from a Think Tank on Aging and Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersA think tank of 27 people, including autistic adults, identified gaps in care for aging autistic individuals. They recommended adapting existing community programs and training long-term care staff, rather than creating new silos, to address sensory and social needs.
• SLPRCT2021White Matter Integrity Predicts Electrical Stimulation (tDCS) and Language Therapy Effects in Primary Progressive Aphasia.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairAdding left frontal tDCS to written naming and spelling therapy improved trained words more than therapy alone, and only tDCS improved untrained words. Baseline white-matter tracts were associated with gains in both groups.
• SLPQualitative2021Understanding How Parents Make Meaning of Their Child's Behaviors During Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Longitudinal Qualitative Investigation.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents changed how they read their child's behavior during autism screening. They noticed new signs, compared them with speech or other conditions, and searched for causes, moving toward or away from an autism explanation.
• OTSLPQualitative2021A study of mapping usual care and unmet need for vocational rehabilitation and psychological support following major trauma in five health districts in the UK.Clinical rehabilitationAcross the UK trauma networks studied, support after major trauma was uneven. Many musculoskeletal and amputation survivors lacked vocational or psychological help, faced long waits, and fell between acute and community teams.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2020The Prevalence of Self-injurious Behaviour in Autism: A Meta-analytic Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSelf-injury affects 42% of autistic people. It is not more common in those with intellectual disability, contrary to assumption. Female gender is linked to higher prevalence. Hand hitting, skin picking and hitting objects are the most common forms.
• OTSLPOther2020Brief Report: Performance-Based Executive Functioning Abilities are Associated with Caregiver Report of Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism who scored lower on spatial working memory tasks also had lower caregiver ratings of daily living skills. Verbal working memory was linked to communication scores. Neither type of executive function was associated with socialization skills.
• SLPQualitative2020Perspectives on Sleep from Multiethnic Community Parents, Pediatric Providers, and Childcare Providers.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPParents and providers agreed sleep matters but clashed on solutions. Parents resisted naps and consistent routines due to stress and tradition, while providers underestimated children's sleep needs. Childcare centers were identified as the best place for sleep education.
• OTSLPCohort2020Work, living, and the pursuit of happiness: Vocational and psychosocial outcomes for young adults with autism.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceYoung adults with autism and lower verbal IQ had worse work, living, friendships, and daily living skills than higher-IQ autistic and never-ASD adults. Higher-IQ autistic adults were similar to never-ASD adults, except poorer daily living skills and quality of life.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Posthospital Brain Injury Rehabilitation Providers.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationSeven posthospital brain injury rehabilitation organizations adapted services with telehealth and strict safety protocols during the pandemic. Infection rates remained low among patients and staff, with zero deaths reported, though financial strain and service limitations were significant.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Prevalence of intellectual disability among eight-year-old children from selected communities in the United States, 2014.Disability and health journalIntellectual disability affected 11.8 of every 1,000 eight-year-olds in nine US states. Prevalence was twice as high in boys as girls and highest in Black children. Rates dropped as neighborhood income and education rose. Children in lower-income areas were tested later.
• SLPOther2021Exploring Key Physiological System Profiles at Rest and the Association with Depressive Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism had more parent-reported depressive symptoms than typical peers, but resting cortisol and autonomic measures did not differ. In autism, higher parasympathetic and lower sympathetic activity was linked to fewer symptoms.
• SLPOther2021Strategic Deception in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdults with ASD used deceptive moves at similar rates to adults without ASD when deception was needed to win, avoided traps at similar rates, but learned more across trials and were slower when avoiding traps.
• OTSLPOther2021Brief Report: Social Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder is Based on Deficits in Social Competence.Journal of autism and developmental disordersHigh-functioning adults with autism reported social anxiety levels comparable to those with social anxiety disorder, but showed significantly greater deficits in social competence and information processing. This suggests autistic social anxiety stems from fundamental social skill deficits rather than fear of negative evaluation alone.
• SLPQualitative2021"The Real Thing I Struggle with is Other People's Perceptions": The Experiences of Autistic Performing Arts Professionals and Attitudes of Performing Arts Employers in the UK.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic performing arts professionals reported significant workplace barriers, including sensory overload, anxiety around auditions, and fear of negative judgment if they disclosed their autism. They often lacked support because employers had low knowledge of autism and few resources. Employers were open to learning but lacked confidence.
• OTSLPCohort2021Trajectories of Autism Symptom Severity Change During Early Childhood.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutism symptom severity changed during early childhood. Most children stayed stable, some decreased, and some increased. Baseline severity did not predict direction, so watch for both improvement and worsening.
• SLPRCT2021Self-managed, computerised word finding therapy as an add-on to usual care for chronic aphasia post-stroke: An economic evaluation.Clinical rehabilitationComputerised word finding therapy adds about £733 per patient but produced uncertain quality of life gains. It was not clearly cost-effective for the whole group, though it looked better for those with mild or moderate word finding difficulties.
• SLPOther2021Staff Perceptions and Implementation Fidelity of an Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Pathway on a Child/Adolescent General Psychiatric Inpatient Service.Journal of autism and developmental disordersStaff found visual schedules and first-then cards helpful, but autism care pathway documentation was inconsistent. Early reward identification was linked to fewer later crisis interventions; no link to length of stay. This is observational, not proof the pathway works.
• SLPQualitative2021Parental Perceptions and Decisions Regarding Maintaining Bilingualism in Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of bilingual children on the autism spectrum were split between keeping two languages and using mainly English. Choices depended on family ties, advice, child's needs and English. Some were told one language was more appropriate; others received no language advice.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2020Parents' knowledge of their child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: An interpretative synthesis.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDParents of children with profound disabilities describe knowing their child through a physical, intuitive bond. This knowledge is hard to transfer via written logs but can be shared by showing caregivers how to interact or by telling stories, helping them understand the child's needs.
• SLPOther2020National and State Estimates of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disorders2.21% of U.S. adults aged 18-84, or 1 in 45, were estimated to be living with autism in 2017. State estimates ranged 1.97% to 2.42%. This is planning data, not treatment evidence.
• SLPSurvey2020Types and correlates of school non-attendance in students with autism spectrum disorders.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceSchool non-attendance is common in children with autism, with 43% showing persistent absence. School refusal was the most frequent reason, accounting for 43% of missed days. Factors linked to higher absence included older age, mainstream school attendance, and parental unemployment.
• SLPNarrative Review2020Creating equitable healthcare quality and safety for children with intellectual disability in hospital.Child: care, health and developmentChildren coded with intellectual disability stayed a median of 87 hours, versus 64 hours for other children, but one third of their admissions lacked the code. Do not rely on hospital diagnosis codes alone.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2021The impact of injury: The experiences of children and families after a child's traumatic injury.Clinical rehabilitationInjured children and parents describe discharge as a time when hidden problems surface. Late-onset fatigue, fear of re-injury, and coordination gaps leave families feeling abandoned. Therapists should proactively manage activity restrictions and screen for post-traumatic stress symptoms after hospital discharge.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Identification of Functional Limitations and Discharge Destination in Patients With COVID-19.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationIn patients with COVID-19 matched for age and comorbidities, physical health deficits and being single, divorced or widowed were associated with discharge to an institution rather than home. Rehabilitation therapy was provided to a minority of patients overall.
• SLPRCT2021Parent Perceptions of Caregiver-Mediated Telemedicine Tools for Assessing Autism Risk in Toddlers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents found a parent-led video autism screening acceptable and comfortable. They liked guiding play with their child, but some worried the short visit could miss the behaviors they were most concerned about.
• OTSLPSurvey2021Teacher-Reported Prevalence of FASD in Kindergarten in Canada: Association with Child Development and Problems at Home.Journal of autism and developmental disordersTeacher-reported FASD in Canadian kindergarten was uncommon. Children with FASD only generally scored higher than children with other neurodevelopmental disorders on teacher-rated development, but teacher-reported home problems were more common in the FASD groups.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Development and Validation of the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework: A Mixed Methods Study.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationThe final WHO rehabilitation competency framework has 5 domains, 17 competencies, 4 core values, 56 behaviors, 20 activities, and 62 tasks. It was built from existing frameworks, professional surveys, and 36 service users.
• SLPOther2020Visuo-attentional correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children with Down syndrome: A comparative study with children with idiopathic ASD.Research in developmental disabilitiesChildren with Down syndrome and autism searched for visual targets faster than those with Down syndrome alone, matching the profile seen in idiopathic autism. However, their ability to shift attention away from a central object did not differ from peers without autism.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Validation of ICD-10-CM surveillance codes for traumatic brain injury inpatient hospitalizations.Brain injuryInpatient records coded for skull fractures alone often do not represent true traumatic brain injury, with a positive predictive value of 15.8%. Records coded for intracranial injury were far more accurate, confirming TBI in 96.9% of cases when listed as the primary diagnosis.
• SLPRCT2020Does implementing a new intervention disrupt use of existing evidence-based autism interventions?Autism : the international journal of research and practiceGiving teachers a computer-assisted autism program caused them to use existing one-to-one behavioral therapies less. Teachers who received the software showed almost no growth in using these therapies over the year, while control teachers increased their use significantly.
• SLPOther2020Autistic peer-to-peer information transfer is highly effective.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic people shared information and built rapport just as effectively as non-autistic people when paired with same-neurotype peers. However, mixed groups struggled significantly with both information transfer and rapport, suggesting communication breakdowns arise from diagnostic mismatch rather than inherent social deficits.
• SLPOther2020Prediction of social behavior in autism spectrum disorders: Explicit versus implicit social cognition.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic youth who took longer to infer others’ thoughts, generated less creative social responses, and processed faces and voices slowly showed more social communication difficulties. This was not a treatment study.
• SLPCohort2020Impact of a digital Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers-Revised on likelihood and age of autism diagnosis and referral for developmental evaluation.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceToddlers who screened positive for autism using a digital M-CHAT-R were five times more likely to receive a developmental referral by age 4 than those screened with paper. The digital tool improved referral rates but did not significantly change the age at which children were referred.
• PTOTSLPRCT2020A comprehensive scheme for the objective upper body assessments of subjects with cerebellar ataxia.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA sensor-based system accurately identified cerebellar ataxia and estimated severity. Using just two tests, finger chase and finger tapping, matched the accuracy of four tests. This suggests clinicians could rely on a shorter, objective assessment without losing diagnostic precision.
• SLPOther2020Reliability and validity of the Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale modified for autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe modified Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale (PARS-ASD) reliably measures anxiety severity in autistic youth, including those with lower IQs. It takes under 20 minutes, requires brief training, and correlates strongly with parent-reported anxiety scales while distinguishing anxiety from core autism symptoms.
• SLPSurvey2021What Contributes to Stigma Towards Autistic University Students and Students with Other Diagnoses?Journal of autism and developmental disordersDiagnostic labels were less stigmatized than behavior descriptions. For autism and depression, labeled vignettes elicited less stigma than unlabeled vignettes, but disruptive autism behaviors were more stigmatized than withdrawn autism behaviors.
• SLPOther2021Professional Development for Enhancing Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness in Preschool Professionals.Journal of autism and developmental disordersNine preschool professionals reported feeling more able to understand autism, adjust the classroom and prevent difficult situations after a 6-week programme. Their reported preparation time and need for further training did not show a clear change.
• SLPCohort2021The Association Between Maternal Prenatal Fish Intake and Child Autism-Related Traits in the EARLI and HOME Studies.Journal of autism and developmental disordersHigher fish intake in late pregnancy linked to more autism traits, not fewer. Salmon showed the opposite pattern. Results varied by fish type and cohort, with no strong overall evidence that prenatal diet changes child development.
• SLPPilot2021Digitally-Mediated Social Stories Support Children on the Autism Spectrum Adapting to a Change in a 'Real-World' Context.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn ten autistic children, a one-week digital social story intervention significantly improved teacher-rated understanding, closeness to goals, and reduced anxiety before a school camp. These pre-camp ratings correlated with fewer problems during the camp, but the study had no control group.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2021Rehabilitation setting during and after Covid-19: An overview on recommendations.Journal of rehabilitation medicineThis review of 31 early pandemic papers produced no tested outcomes, only expert recommendations. It advises telerehabilitation and strict PPE for speech and swallowing therapists, plus phased respiratory exercises for post-acute patients.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Measurement of range-of-motion in infants with indications of upper cervical dysfunction using the Flexion-Rotation-Test and Lateral-Flexion-Test: a blinded inter-rater reliability study in a clinical practice setting.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapyTwo manual tests for infant neck stiffness show poor agreement between therapists. The tests cannot reliably measure reduced mobility. Therapists should not use these tests alone to diagnose or decide on treatment for infants.
• SLPQualitative2020Dropping out and moving on: A qualitative study of autistic people's experiences of university.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults who dropped out of university described late diagnosis, sensory overload, and a lack of proactive support as key drivers. Many felt disengagement became inevitable due to unmet expectations and outsider status, leading to long-lasting shame.
• SLPCohort2020Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in High-Risk Younger Siblings.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPThe M-CHAT-R identified autism in high-risk siblings with much higher accuracy than in the general population. Because parents of high-risk children reported concerns consistently, the follow-up interview added little value. High-risk toddlers who screen positive should be referred for evaluation immediately.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Service deserts and service oases: Utilizing geographic information systems to evaluate service availability for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceService deserts exist for autism care in Michigan. Rural areas and low-income urban neighborhoods, particularly Detroit, have significantly fewer providers and longer travel distances than wealthier suburbs. This geographic gap limits access to essential behavioral and educational services.
• SLPSystematic Review2020Measuring change in facial emotion recognition in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceOnly six of 36 tests used in ASD intervention studies had been used by more than one research team. The most common test found change in only 7 of 21 studies, so no single measure reliably detects change.