SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• OTSLPOther2021Assessing Irritability in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the Affective Reactivity Index.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThe ARI effectively measures irritability in children with autism. Noncompliance was a stronger predictor of irritability than anxiety. Anxiety only increased irritability in children who did not have high levels of noncompliance.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2021"Just tell me in a simple way": A qualitative study on opportunities to improve the transition from acute hospital care to home from the perspectives of patients with traumatic brain injury, families, and providers.Clinical rehabilitationPatients and families recovering from traumatic brain injury at home want simple, written education on symptoms and recovery phases, plus clear timelines for discharge. They also need a coordinated plan for follow-up care. Therapists can support this by providing plain-language materials and helping map out post-discharge goals.
• SLPOther2020Facial emotion recognition in autistic adult females correlates with alexithymia, not autism.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceIn autistic women, difficulty recognising their own emotions and an outward focus were associated with poorer ability to identify others' emotions. Autism severity was not associated with accuracy, and neither was associated with speed.
• SLPOther2020The Dutch Sensory Perception Quotient-Short in adults with and without autism.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAdults with autism reported higher sensory sensitivity than neurotypical adults. Women with autism reported higher sensitivity than men with autism, a gender difference not seen in the control group. The Dutch SPQ-Short reliably measures these self-reported sensory experiences.
• PTOTSLPRCT2020Cost-effectiveness of botulinum neurotoxin A versus surgery for drooling: a randomized clinical trial.Developmental medicine and child neurologyTwo-duct ligation cost more upfront but was more effective than botulinum toxin A for drooling in children with cerebral palsy. Success rates were 63% versus 27%. The higher initial cost of surgery was offset by fewer repeat treatments, suggesting it may be more cost-effective over time.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2020Parents' perceptions and concerns about physical activity participation among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceParents describe promoting physical activity as an overwhelming burden. They struggle to find activities that are predictable, meaningful and adaptable, often relying on rigorous planning and advocacy to manage their adolescent's anxiety and social difficulties.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2020Sleep health practices and sleep knowledge among healthcare professionals in Dutch paediatric rehabilitation.Child: care, health and developmentAllied health professionals in Dutch paediatric rehabilitation addressed sleep less often than physicians, had low sleep knowledge, and many did not feel they knew enough. If you work with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, ask about sleep and refer when needed.
• SLPCohort2021Saethre-Chotzen syndrome: long-term outcome of a syndrome-specific management protocol.Developmental medicine and child neurologyAmong 32 patients with Saethre-Chotzen syndrome, eight needed a second skull expansion. Five of nine patients who developed papilledema had head circumference growth falling before papilledema, and abnormal transverse sinuses were more common in patients with papilledema.
• SLPCohort2021Autism Adversely Affects Auditory Joint Engagement During Parent-toddler Interactions.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchToddlers with autism were significantly less likely than typically developing peers to share sounds with their parents, even when parents actively tried to include them. They often noticed the sounds but failed to turn that attention into a shared social experience.
• OTSLPQualitative2021How is COVID-19 Affecting the Mental Health of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Their Families?Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of children with special needs reported that school closures disrupted routines and removed specialist support, leading to increased anxiety, challenging behaviour and feelings of being overwhelmed. A minority described reduced stress at home.
• SLPSurvey2021A cross-sectional analysis of trust of information and COVID-19 preventative practices among people with disabilities.Disability and health journalPeople with hearing or communication disabilities reported lower trust in health information and adopted fewer COVID-19 prevention practices. Rural residents also showed lower trust and adherence. Trust in service providers was highest overall, but varied significantly by disability type and geography.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2021Effectiveness of specialized rehabilitation after mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of rehabilitation medicineSpecialized brain injury rehabilitation reduced post-concussion symptoms compared with usual care. Cognitive behavioral therapy and interdisciplinary programmes showed small benefits for mood and activity. Evidence quality was low because participants knew which treatment they received, so effects may be exaggerated.
• SLPCohort2021Therapeutic Alliance Formation for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: Relation to Treatment Outcomes and Client Characteristics.Journal of autism and developmental disordersStronger therapeutic alliance predicted better outcomes for low mood and motivation, but not for emotional reactivity. Alliance was weaker in clients with higher depression or autism severity. Early alliance quality specifically predicted later mood improvements.
• PTOTSLPCohort2020Factors associated with stroke survivors' inconsistent uptake of physiotherapy interventions at Turton Community Health Centre, KwaZulu-Natal.The South African journal of physiotherapyStroke survivors who did not feel they were improving with exercises were significantly less likely to attend physiotherapy appointments. Transport costs and lack of family support also hindered attendance, but statistical links to these factors were not significant.
• SLPOther2020Identifying and measuring the common elements of naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorder: Development of the NDBI-Fi.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceA new 8-item video rating tool reliably measures how well caregivers use common autism intervention strategies. It distinguishes trained from untrained parents and detects improvement after training. The tool measures implementation quality, not child outcomes, so high scores do not prove the child improved.
• SLPOther2021Structural and Contextual Cues in Third-Person Pronoun Interpretation by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Neurotypical Peers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn simple stories, older children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder answered pronoun questions like neurotypical peers. They used context to override the usual subject preference. Eye-tracking showed different timing, but the comprehension answers did not differ.
• SLPOther2021Caution When Screening for Autism among Socially Anxious Youth.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThe SRS-2 parent questionnaire fails to distinguish autism from social anxiety in youth. It misclassified many children, with socially anxious youth scoring as high as those with autism. Clinicians should not rely on SRS-2 scores alone to rule in autism.
• SLPSurvey2021What Happens at a Dental Surgery When the Patient is a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder? An Italian Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism were far likelier to fail their first dental visit when they feared the dentist. Parental fear strongly predicted child fear, and communication difficulties predicted aggression, suggesting anxiety and communication barriers drive poor dental access.
• SLPCohort2021Timing of diagnosis, depression and self-harm in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAdolescents whose autism was first reported at age 11 or 14 had higher rates of depression and self-harm at age 14 than those diagnosed before age 5. Later diagnosis was associated with worse mental health, not with more severe autism traits.
• PTOTSLPRCT2021Investigating the feasibility of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation to facilitate post-stroke overground gait performance in chronic stroke: a partial least-squares regression approach.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA single session of cerebellar brain stimulation was tolerated by ten men with chronic stroke. It did not improve clinical walking speed or balance. However, it changed specific timing patterns in gait, with one stimulation setup speeding up steps on the affected side while slowing stance on the unaffected side.
• PTOTSLPOther2020The effect of a postural exercise program on muscle power in Italian high school students.Journal of physical therapy scienceStudents' vertical jump height increased by 2.1 cm on average after eight weeks of postural exercises. However, with no control group, it is impossible to know if the exercises caused the gain or if students simply improved from normal growth and activity.
• OTSLPCase-Control2020Developmental-behavioral profiles in children with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring gastrointestinal symptoms.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchPreschoolers with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms showed more self-injury, sensory sensitivities, sleep issues, and aggression than those without GI symptoms. These behavioral changes occurred regardless of cognitive level or sex, suggesting problem behaviors may signal physical discomfort in young children.
• OTSLPOther2020Assessing the convergence of self-report and informant measures for adults with autism spectrum disorder.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceCaregivers reported more daily living skill deficits and unmet service needs than adults with autism did themselves. Both groups agreed closely on symptom severity. Combining self-report and caregiver views predicted employment status better than either alone.
• SLPSystematic Review2020Factors associated with spoken language comprehension in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review.Developmental medicine and child neurologyIn children with cerebral palsy, poorer spoken language comprehension was seen with lower intellectual functioning, more severe white matter damage, and more limited mobility. Caregiver speech and AAC systems were barely studied.
• PTOTSLPCohortSuccessful Community Discharge Among Older Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury in Skilled Nursing Facilities.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationFor older adults with TBI in skilled nursing facilities, discharge home depends on function, not injury severity. Cognitive impairment, dependence in daily activities, incontinence, and dual Medicare/Medicaid enrollment predict failure to discharge home. Traditional injury scores like GCS do not.
• OTSLPSurvey2021Disability and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey of Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationPeople with chronic moderate-severe TBI reported fewer pandemic-related changes to daily life, habits, and well-being than noninjured peers. They also reported less frequent masking and staying home, while some said TBI made the pandemic harder.
• SLPSurvey2021I Have a Fear of Negative Evaluation, Get Me Out of Here! Examining Latent Constructs of Social Anxiety and Autistic Traits in Neurotypical and Autistic Young People.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFear of negative evaluation stood out as a distinct part of social anxiety in autistic and neurotypical young people. Some social difficulty questions overlapped with broader anxiety and wellbeing.
• SLPCohort2021Swallowing and Voice Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19: An Observational Cohort Study.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationMost patients referred to speech therapy for COVID-19 swallowing or voice problems improved significantly. Nearly all resumed oral intake within days and were decannulated, but more than half still had voice issues on discharge, requiring specific outpatient follow-up pathways.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Prevention and management of respiratory disease in young people with cerebral palsy: consensus statement.Developmental medicine and child neurologyRespiratory disease is a leading cause of death in cerebral palsy, but there is no high-level evidence that any intervention prevents or treats it. These guidelines rely on expert consensus to recommend risk screening for swallowing, mobility, and reflux.
• SLPRCT2021Sibling Configuration as a Moderator of the Effectiveness of a Theory of Mind Training in Children with Autism: a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAfter an eight-week theory-of-mind training, sibling number and having an older sibling did not predict gains in theory-of-mind knowledge or overall autistic traits. They did predict better parent-reported everyday theory-of-mind behavior and fewer social-cognition problems.
• SLPRCT2021Parent utilization of ImPACT intervention strategies is a mediator of proximal then distal social communication outcomes in younger siblings of children with ASD.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe training did not directly improve children's social communication or expressive language. It was associated with later improvement through parents using ImPACT strategies after training, then better motor imitation or intentional communication.
• SLPQualitative2021'I Felt Like I was Floating in Space': Autistic Adults' Experiences of Low Mood and Depression.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults described low mood as linked to feeling different, hiding emotions to fit in, and finding it hard to ask for support. Several said visual aids helped them identify emotions.
• PTOTSLPPilot2020Relationship between correcting error and smoothness of movement in the process of motor learning.Journal of physical therapy scienceTwelve healthy adults learned to distribute weight evenly during sit-to-stand. Load errors dropped significantly after practice, but movement smoothness only improved at the lower back in one direction. This small study in healthy people does not show how patients with impairments learn.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Effects of a dual task and different levels of divided attention on motor-related cortical potential.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn healthy young adults, a moderate dual task increased brain activity before finger tapping, but a complex dual task did not. This suggests that very difficult cognitive tasks may disrupt movement preparation signals rather than enhancing them, offering a potential marker for attentional load.
• PTSLPCohort2021Mortality in 787,666 school pupils with and without autism: A cohort study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceSchool-aged pupils with autism in Scotland did not have a higher overall risk of death than their peers. The mortality rate was similar between groups, though neurological conditions like epilepsy were the most common cause of death in the autism group.
• SLPRCT2021For which younger siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder does parent-mediated intervention work?Autism : the international journal of research and practiceImPACT parent teaching was associated with better later expressive language only in younger siblings who had no extra risk factors. It did not affect parenting stress or parenting efficacy.
• OTSLPSurvey2021The Association Between Autistic Traits and Disordered Eating is Moderated by Sex/Gender and Independent of Anxiety and Depression.Journal of autism and developmental disordersHigher autistic traits correlate with more disordered eating symptoms, but this link is significantly stronger in females than males. The association persists even after accounting for anxiety and depression, suggesting autistic traits are an independent factor in eating disorder risk.
• SLPSurvey2021"The doctor will see you now": Direct support professionals' perspectives on supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities accessing health care during COVID-19.Disability and health journalPhone visits were most common, and comments were mixed. Video visits were least common, but some direct support professionals found them helpful for clients with challenging behaviour. In-person visits were still used for dental care, bloodwork and injections.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2021Brain-Computer Interfaces for Communication: Preferences of Individuals With Locked-in Syndrome.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairPeople with locked-in syndrome want communication brain-computer interfaces that allow direct conversation and writing, controlled by imagining movement or speech. They prefer to learn about these aids when they first lose the ability to speak or move, rather than earlier in their disease.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2021Comorbidity in traumatic brain injury and functional outcomes: a systematic review.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineMost studies found that having additional medical or psychiatric conditions alongside traumatic brain injury predicts poorer recovery. However, results were inconsistent across conditions, and standard comorbidity scores often failed to capture this impact.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Cerebral Palsy Research Network Clinical Registry: Methodology and Baseline Report.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationA new cerebral palsy registry has enrolled 1,858 patients across 12 sites. It captures routine care data but currently misses key therapy details like dose and duration, and has high missing data rates for communication and feeding. It is not yet ready to answer questions about which treatments work best.
• SLPCohort2020Environment-Wide Association Study (En WAS) of Prenatal and Perinatal Factors Associated With Autistic Traits: A Population-Based Study.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchPrenatal parental mental health symptoms, not specific environmental exposures, were the strongest predictors of later autistic traits. No single factor stood out, suggesting a complex interplay. Clinicians should note that maternal reporting bias and genetic confounding may drive these associations rather than modifiable environmental causes.
• SLPPilot2020A Pilot Validation Study of the Newborn Behavioral Observations System: Associations with Salivary Cortisol and Temperament.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPIn healthy infants, the Newborn Behavioral Observations system's Organization of State subscale correlated with lower stress reactivity and less infant negativity. Motor and Autonomic subscales showed poor reliability. The tool may serve as a brief proxy for regulation, but requires further validation.
• SLPRCT2021Application of Latent Class Analysis to Identify Subgroups of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders who Benefit from Social Skills Training.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParent-reported difficulty interacting predicted which children with autism improved in social skills training. Those with low or average difficulty improved significantly. Those with high difficulty did not, regardless of their starting skill level. Parent and teacher involvement helped the most impaired group.
• SLPOther2021Effects of being watched on eye gaze and facial displays of typical and autistic individuals during conversation.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic and typical adults looked less at the confederate's eyes when they believed they were being watched, and both groups changed gaze and facial movement similarly when speaking. At the start of face-to-face conversation, autistic adults looked more at the confederate's eyes.
• SLPPilot2020A Feasibility Study Involving Recruitment and Screening for Aphasia in Acute Stroke: Emerging Viability of the English Adaptation of the Language Screening Test (LASTen).Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationRecruiting 12 acute stroke patients for aphasia screening was feasible, taking one year to meet specific demographic targets. The English adaptation of the Language Screening Test showed strong parallel form reliability. It separated patients with and without aphasia completely, though validation against a gold standard is still needed.
• PTOTSLPOther2020The Effect of Vibration Therapy on Walking Endurance in Children and Young People With Cerebral Palsy: Do Age and Gross Motor Function Classification System Matter?Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationChildren and young people with cerebral palsy walked 12% further on average after 20 weeks of vibration therapy. Those with limited mobility (GMFCS levels III and IV) saw the largest percentage gains, increasing by 40% and 57% respectively. Age did not significantly change the absolute benefit.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Reliability and Validity of the Modified Heckmatt Scale in Evaluating Muscle Changes With Ultrasound in Spasticity.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationThe Modified Heckmatt scale reliably grades muscle fibrosis on ultrasound in patients with spasticity. Agreement was good for both experts and residents, and scores matched quantitative analysis closely. This makes it a practical bedside tool for assessing muscle quality before botulinum toxin injections.
• OTSLPCohort2020Sex Differences in Social Participation of High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchHigh school students with autism had very low social participation regardless of sex. On average, they had 8 interactions in two weeks with only two peers. Females did not have more friends or interactions than males, though they texted and called friends more often.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Retracted articles in rehabilitation: just the tip of the iceberg? A bibliometric analysis.Archives of physiotherapyRetracted rehabilitation articles are increasing, but they remain rare at about 0.1% of publications. Most retractions appear in non-open-access journals, and many flawed studies continue to be cited years after withdrawal, risking patient harm.