SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• SLPSurvey2021Mind-Mindedness and Stress in Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of children with developmental disorders were not less focused on their child's mental life. Parents of children with ADHD or ASD reported highest stress, and negative child descriptions were linked to higher stress.
• SLPPilot2021Identifiable Patterns of Trait, State, and Experience in Chronic Stroke Recovery.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairIn 12 people with chronic aphasia, brain scans remained uniquely identifiable across tasks and time. Whole-brain scans also distinguished pre- versus post-therapy, but injured left-hemisphere scans did not.
• SLPCohort2021Is It Fear? Similar Brain Responses to Fearful and Neutral Faces in Infants with a Heightened Likelihood for Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersInfants with a family history of autism showed no difference from controls in general visual processing. However, unlike controls, they did not distinguish fearful from neutral faces when shown detailed images, suggesting early differences in how they process facial expressions.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021A High Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Preschool Children in an Immigrant, Multiethnic Population in Sweden: Challenges for Health Care.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn a high-immigrant Swedish district, 3.66% of preschoolers were diagnosed with autism, rising to 4.32% with later cases. Most had intellectual disability and multiple risk factors, including maternal migration and family history, challenging standard care models.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Characterizing health care utilization following hospitalization for a traumatic brain injury: a retrospective cohort study.Brain injuryOne year after hospitalization for traumatic brain injury, 26% to 30% of patients were superutilizers of emergency, inpatient, or outpatient care. These patients accounted for 60% to 81% of all visits in those settings. Prior healthcare use and comorbidities strongly predicted this high utilization.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2021Laying the foundation for a primary care core set of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) for community-dwelling older adults: A qualitative study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineCommunity-dwelling older adults prioritized leisure, family relationships, and mobility over physical impairments. They viewed coping and environmental support as central to independence. These patient-focused themes may differ from deficit-oriented clinical assessments.
• SLPOther2020Effectiveness of a life story intervention for adults with intellectual disability and depressive and trauma-related complaints.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDAdults with intellectual disability and depression or trauma who completed a 17-session life story intervention reported greater reductions in psychiatric symptoms and increases in well-being, life satisfaction, and purpose in life than those receiving usual care alone. Mastery did not improve more than usual care.
• OTSLPMeta-Analysis2020The relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety in autism: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceIntolerance of uncertainty is strongly linked to anxiety in autistic children and young adults. This association is as strong as in neurotypical people. Targeting uncertainty tolerance may help treat anxiety in this group, though current evidence is correlational.
• SLPQualitative2020The face validity of an initial sub-typology of people with autism spectrum disorders detained in psychiatric hospitals.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceClinicians and service users agreed this typology for autism in secure hospitals makes sense but is too complex for patients. Psychosis and psychopathy were seen as key drivers of risk, while behavioural problems were often viewed as secondary to these conditions.
• OTSLPCohort2020Factors associated with enrollment into a clinical trial of caregiver-implemented intervention for infants at risk for autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceFamilies invited to a clinic-based caregiver intervention trial for 12-month-olds were less likely to enroll when mothers worked full time, household income was $60,000-$100,000, or they lived more than 30 miles away. Infants with higher communication scores were also less likely to enroll.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Differential effects of deployment and nondeployment mild TBI on neuropsychological outcomes.Rehabilitation psychologyVeterans with mild TBI during deployment showed lower attention and processing speed than those with non-deployment TBI. However, all group scores remained in the average range. Most veterans with deployment TBI had intact cognition, though PTSD drove stronger behavioral health symptoms.
• SLPCohort2021Dynamic Eye Tracking as a Predictor and Outcome Measure of Social Skills Intervention in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersEye tracking metrics predicted who improved in social skills therapy, but did not change over time to show treatment effects. Higher attention to faces and background objects predicted better outcomes, while attention to hands predicted poorer outcomes.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Effect of a comprehensive eRehabilitation intervention alongside conventional stroke rehabilitation on disability and health-related quality of life: A pre-post comparison.Journal of rehabilitation medicineAdding eRehabilitation to standard stroke care showed no benefit in the first 3 months. Between 3 and 6 months, the intervention group had slightly better communication and strength scores than controls, but these changes were too small to be clinically meaningful.
• SLPOther2021"I'm Proud to be a Little Bit Different": The Effects of Autistic Individuals' Perceptions of Autism and Autism Social Identity on Their Collective Self-esteem.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults who associated autism with more positive attributes reported stronger autism identity and greater self-worth from being autistic. The link between positive views and self-worth ran through feeling connected to other autistic people.
• SLPCohort2021Association between pica and gastrointestinal symptoms in preschoolers with and without autism spectrum disorder: Study to Explore Early Development.Disability and health journalPreschoolers who ate non-food items had significantly more vomiting, diarrhea, and loose stools than those who did not, regardless of whether they had autism or other developmental disabilities. However, pica did not explain the higher rate of gut symptoms seen in children with autism compared to typical peers.
• OTSLPOther2020The role of staffing and classroom characteristics on preschool teachers' use of one-to-one intervention with children with autism.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceIn autism preschools, therapists and teachers did more planned one-to-one teaching than aides. Classrooms with more aides were linked to less planned teaching. Classrooms with more children were linked to less spontaneous teaching.
• SLPOther2020Screening for intellectual disability in Dutch psychiatrically disturbed detainees: Assessing the psychometric properties of the Screener for Intelligence and Learning Disability (SCIL).Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDA brief screen for possible intellectual disability in psychiatrically disturbed Dutch detainees worked, but less well than in regular prisoners. The authors recommended a score threshold of 20.5 to flag more people at risk.
• SLPCohort2021Delay to Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention and Educational Outcomes for a Medicaid-Enrolled Cohort of Children with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersLonger delays to start intensive behavioral intervention were linked to fewer general education placements and lower math scores, but not reading scores. Speech therapy receipt was also associated with lower odds of general education placement, suggesting service mix matters alongside timing.
• SLPCohort2021An Assessment of the Psychometric Properties of the GHQ-12 in an English Population of Autistic Adults Without Learning Difficulties.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThe GHQ-12 is an acceptable and reliable measure of distress for autistic adults without learning disabilities. It works best when scored using the 'Chronic' method, which accounts for long-standing symptoms and provides the clearest picture of severity in this population.
• SLPCohort2021Pregnancy outcomes among visually impaired women in Washington State, 1987-2014.Disability and health journalVisually impaired women had a 3.8-fold increased risk of severe pre-eclampsia and higher rates of preterm labor and induction. However, most other outcomes, including cesarean delivery and low birth weight, showed no increased risk compared to women without visual impairment.
• OTSLPSurvey2020Short report: Social communication difficulties and restricted repetitive behaviors as predictors of anxiety in adults with autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAmong 742 autistic adults, self-reported repetitive sensory-motor and routine or insistence-on-sameness behaviors were linked to anxiety symptoms. Social communication difficulties were not once these behaviors were considered.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2020How can care settings for people with intellectual disabilities embed health promotion?Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDPeople with intellectual disabilities and their support networks prioritized 'encouraging support' (29%) and a 'supportive network' (13%) as the most critical assets for healthy living. Practical, visible help from staff was valued far more by clients than abstract organizational policies or environmental changes.
• OTSLPCase-Control2020Computer Vision Analysis of Reduced Interpersonal Affect Coordination in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchYouth with autism smiled less and coordinated their smiles less with conversation partners than typically developing peers. This reduced coordination was associated with lower parent-rated social skills and empathy, suggesting a link between facial synchrony and daily social functioning.
• SLPRCT2020Peer engagement in toddlers with autism: Community implementation of dyadic and individual Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation intervention.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceToddlers with autism improved joint engagement with adults and peers during supported play in a dyadic JASPER adaptation. However, they did not show significant gains in independent peer interaction without adult support. Individual JASPER remains effective for core skills, while peer engagement requires scaffolding.
• SLPOther2020Integrating the Early Start Denver Model into Israeli community autism spectrum disorder preschools: Effectiveness and treatment response predictors.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceChildren in Israeli autism preschools using the Early Start Denver Model made larger gains in language and overall development than children in usual multidisciplinary preschools. Gains were not seen in every adaptive area, and the study did not show which programme parts caused them.
• SLPOther2020A multi-level developmental approach to exploring individual differences in Down syndrome: genes, brain, behaviour, and environment.Research in developmental disabilitiesNeither family socioeconomic status nor the APOE ε4 gene predicted early vocabulary differences in 84 children with Down syndrome. Wide individual variation remains unexplained by these common factors, suggesting the genetic syndrome itself drives most of the variability.
• OTSLPOther2020Autism spectrum disorder/Takiwātanga: An Integrated Data Infrastructure-based approach to autism spectrum disorder research in New Zealand.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceNew Zealand linked data identified 9555 children and young people with autism. The identified group had much higher co-occurring intellectual disability and disruptive behaviours than non-autistic children, but the method likely undercounts cases.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Optimizing Recruitment Strategies and Physician Engagement for Stroke Recovery Research.Journal of neurologic physical therapy : JNPTA 'customer service' recruitment model using physician champions and trained student recruiters raised stroke trial enrollment from 6% to 19%. Early face-to-face contact and consistent communication streamlined screening and retention without requiring new medical devices.
• OTSLPCohort2021Using phecode analysis to characterize co-occurring medical conditions in autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practicePeople with ASD had more constipation, dental problems, hearing loss, convulsions, sleep disorders, anxiety, conduct disorders and developmental delay than matched controls, with more frequent and longer visits. Later first ASD code was linked to more respiratory, gut and psychiatric conditions.
• SLPPilot2021Mentoring Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Evaluation of Role-Specific Workshops for Mentors and Mentees.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMentors who completed disability awareness training improved their knowledge scores, but training did not improve mentee knowledge. Both groups rated the workshops highly, with mentors asking for more specific strategies to support students with intellectual disabilities in their weekly meetings.
• PTOTSLPRCT2021Return-to-work self-efficacy after occupational rehabilitation for musculoskeletal and common mental health disorders: Secondary outcomes of a randomized clinical trial.Journal of rehabilitation medicineAdding a workplace meeting to standard rehabilitation did not improve return-to-work self-efficacy more than the standard programme alone. However, patients who ended rehabilitation with higher self-efficacy scores had fewer sick leave days in the following year.
• SLPCohort2020Alexithymic and autistic traits: Relevance for comorbid depression and social phobia in adults with and without autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceIn adults with autism, difficulty identifying emotions predicted depression, but autistic traits did not. Conversely, autistic traits predicted social anxiety, while difficulty identifying emotions did not. Assessing emotional awareness is crucial for spotting depression risk in this population.
• PTOTSLPCohort2020Factors related to physical and mental components of quality of life in the community-dwelling frail older persons.Journal of physical therapy scienceDeclines in physical quality of life were linked to reduced lung function, while declines in mental quality of life were linked to depression and swallowing problems. Therapists should monitor breathing capacity, mood, and swallowing to protect overall well-being.
• PTOTSLPRCT2020A web-based daily care training to improve the quality of life of mothers of children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial.Research in developmental disabilitiesMothers of children with severe cerebral palsy who added a 12-week web-based care training to routine occupational therapy reported better physical health quality of life and less musculoskeletal pain. Anxiety, depression, and stress did not improve more than with routine care alone.
• PTOTSLPRCT2020The effects of visual feedback balance training on the pain and physical function of patients with chronic degenerative knee arthritis.Journal of physical therapy scienceBoth muscle-strengthening exercises and visual feedback balance training reduced pain and improved function in older adults with knee arthritis. However, adding visual feedback to standard therapy did not show a significant advantage over standard therapy alone.
• SLPOther2021Explaining Variance in Social Symptoms of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAmong 49 verbal autistic children, parent-reported emotional contagion tracked ADOS social symptoms more closely than theory of mind, biological motion, social reward, or anxiety. Theory of mind was not the main predictor, so social difficulties may not all stem from mindreading deficits.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2021Brain activity during real-time walking and with walking interventions after stroke: a systematic review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationBrain imaging during real-time walking in stroke survivors shows increased activity in motor and planning areas compared to standing, but findings vary widely by walking phase. Activation patterns are inconsistent when compared to healthy adults, and no single brain region reliably predicts walking recovery.
• PTSLPRCT2021Liuzijue qigong versus traditional breathing training for patients with post-stroke dysarthria complicated by abnormal respiratory control: Results of a single-center randomized controlled trial.Clinical rehabilitationFor stroke patients with dysarthria, adding Liuzijue qigong to basic articulation training improved speech breathing and overall speech ability more than traditional breathing training. It did not significantly improve loudness control compared to the standard approach.
• PTOTSLPRCT2021Combining transcranial direct current stimulation with a motor-cognitive task: the impact on dual-task walking costs in older adults.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationApplying brain stimulation while older adults walked a complex virtual reality task cut dual-task walking costs by almost 50%. Stimulation while seated or sham stimulation during walking did not change gait costs. This immediate effect requires confirmation in larger trials before clinical use.
• PTOTSLPRCT2021Comparison of use of plaster casting versus elastic bandage following carpal tunnel release: a randomized controlled study.Journal of rehabilitation medicinePlaster casting after carpal tunnel surgery offered no advantage over elastic bandaging for strength, pain, or healing. The cast group reported significantly more difficulty with daily activities at two weeks, but groups were equal by four weeks. Elastic bandaging is sufficient for postoperative care.
• SLPOther2021Sex/Gender Differences in Camouflaging in Children and Adolescents with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn 84 children, girls with autism or high autistic traits took turns and built on drawings more like neurotypical girls than boys with autism or high traits did, despite similar parent-reported traits. Theory of mind and full-scale IQ were similar across groups.
• SLPQualitative2020Parent perceptions of participation in a parent-mediated communication-focussed intervention with their young child with autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceParents valued the therapist's non-judgmental support and video feedback, which helped them read their child's cues. However, daily home practice and clinic travel were burdensome. Some parents felt distressed when their child did not quickly start speaking, despite the therapy's benefits.
• SLPCohort2020The effect of school exposure and personal contact on attitudes towards bullying and autism in schools: A cohort study with a control group.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAttending a school with a specialist autism centre increased pupils' prosocial emotions towards bullying but did not change their judgements, intended behaviours, or attitudes towards autism. Increased personal contact with autistic people was associated with more positive attitudes towards them.
• OTSLPSurvey2020Bilingualism in autism: Language learning profiles and social experiences.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults who know more languages rate their social life as more satisfying than monolingual peers. Proficiency in a third language also linked to higher social quality. This is a self-report correlation, not proof that learning languages improves social outcomes.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2020A systematic review and meta-analysis on effect of spinal mobilization and manipulation on cardiovascular responses.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liaoSpinal manipulation and mobilization slightly lowered systolic blood pressure in the main analysis, but the result was borderline and varied greatly between studies. Diastolic pressure and heart rate showed no significant change. This is not yet reliable evidence for treating hypertension.
• OTSLPCase-Control2020Service use by youth with autism within a system-driven implementation of evidence-based practices in children's mental health services.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceYouth with autism in public mental health services received more total claims and longer care than matched peers. They received less psychotherapy but more case management, medication, and crisis services. Behavioral parent training was their most common primary evidence-based practice.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021How persons with transtibial amputation regulate lateral stepping while walking in laterally destabilizing environments.Gait & postureBoth able-bodied adults and those with transtibial amputation tightened their lateral stepping control when faced with visual or platform perturbations. Amputees did not show impaired regulation, suggesting their balance deficits stem from biomechanics rather than a failure to adapt their stepping strategy.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2021The Emergence of Autism Symptoms Prior to 18 Months of Age: A Systematic Literature Review.Journal of autism and developmental disordersInfants later diagnosed with autism showed subtle deficits in gaze, smiling, gestures and motor skills from 6 to 12 months, before full symptoms appeared. These early signs were often less frequent typical behaviors rather than unusual excesses, making them hard to spot without careful monitoring.
• PTOTSLPRCT2021Cortical activity during sensorial tactile stimulation in healthy adults through Vojta therapy. A randomized pilot controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationStimulation at the Vojta pectoral point activated motor and sensory brain areas in healthy adults, while sham stimulation did not. This supports the therapy's neurophysiological basis but does not prove clinical effectiveness in patients with neurological disorders.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Construct validity of the Actiwatch-2 for assessing movement in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDThe Actiwatch-2 accurately detects the presence of upper body movement in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, distinguishing it from stillness. However, it fails to identify body position or the specific type of activity, such as massage versus active play. Individual calibration is required.