SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

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• PTOTSLPCohort2026Inpatient rehabilitation after acute injury or illness for patients with and without mental health disorders: service utilization, functional improvement, and pain.Journal of rehabilitation medicineInpatients with mental health disorders made similar functional gains and were equally satisfied, but reported more pain, used more opioids on discharge, cancelled more physiotherapy, and required far more team coordination and nurse time.
• OTSLPOther2026Digital Aids for Social Media in Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury: Longitudinal Evaluation Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesOnly life satisfaction rose from before to after the study in adults with TBI who used Facebook aids. Emotional support, social connection and self-esteem did not change clearly. Participants rated the aids helpful, especially focus, filter and customization.
• SLPNarrative Review2026Biohybrid cochlear implants: neural interfaces, regenerative pathways, and translational benchmarks.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationCurrent cochlear implants leave a 0.5 to 2 mm gap between electrodes and auditory neurons, limiting how independently sound channels can work. A proposed biohybrid idea uses tiny native channels to guide nerve regrowth and growth factor support, but no method is clinically validated.
• SLPRCT2026Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on cognition through sleep slow-wave activity in older adults.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA single session of brain stimulation did not improve memory or executive function in older adults with subjective cognitive decline. Reaction speed on one attention task improved slightly, but the change was smaller than what is considered clinically meaningful.
• PTOTSLPCohort2026Clinically interpretable prediction models of stroke functional outcomes: A national cohort study of adults in inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the US.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationIn US inpatient rehab, discharge self-care and mobility were best predicted by admission self-care and mobility, continence and length of stay. Therapy minutes had limited influence.
• PTOTSLPRCT2026Low-Frequency STN-DBS for Standing and Gait Initiation in Parkinson's Disease: A Double-Blinded Randomised Cross-Over Feasibility Trial.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairSwitching to low-frequency brain stimulation improved standing balance and movement initiation in Parkinson's, but caused tremor to return in 10 of 16 patients off medication. Clinical mobility scores did not change, so the benefit is only visible on specialised force-plate tests.
• PTOTSLPCohort2026Functional recovery and mortality after intensive inpatient rehabilitation for severe acquired brain injury in older adults: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesOlder adults after severe acquired brain injury who had swallowing problems and diabetes at admission had poorer function at discharge. Death during inpatient rehabilitation was more common in older patients.
• PTOTSLPOther2026Market shaping for AT: scoping review and case study of an intervention.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHearing aid prices dropped 94% in Rwanda and 96% in Iran after UNICEF added them to its supply catalogue. Wheelchair prices fell less, averaging 34% across three countries. These gains rely on bulk public procurement, not clinical assessment or fitting.
• PTOTSLPCohort2026Associations between interpreter dependency and rehabilitation outcomes and care processes following acquired brain injury: a Swedish registry-based cohort study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineInterpreter-dependent patients started rehabilitation with lower independence and quality of life but improved at the same rate as others. However, their patient experience surveys were collected significantly less often, leaving their voices missing from routine care data.
• OTSLPRCT2026The Effect of Online Parent Training With and Without Coaching Support on the Well-Being of Families of Children With Neurodisabilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchCoached online parent training improved family communication scores more than self-directed training or a resource website. Self-directed training showed some benefits over control but not consistently. Effects were small and seen only in families who completed most of the program.
• PTOTSLPRCT2026Transfer effects of animal-assisted therapy on socioemotional skills in adult inpatient rehabilitation after acquired brain injury: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAfter six weeks, adults with brain injury who received animal-assisted occupational, speech, or physiotherapy showed more social behavior in a standardized outside-therapy task than usual therapy. Mood, thinking, motivation, quality of life and attendance did not differ. High dropouts mean this is not firm evidence.
• SLPCohort2025The Role of Laryngology Evaluation in Parkinson Dysphonia Therapy: Process Evaluation and Outcomes.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationRequiring laryngology clearance before Parkinson disease voice therapy delayed the start from SLP intake to therapy, 117 days versus 46 days when clearance happened during therapy. Laryngoscopy findings and procedures did not differ.
• SLPQualitative2026Experiences of professionals in DHH education: challenging communicative monotony.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationExperts in deaf education in Türkiye described spoken language as dominant, sign language as secondary, and TC as a flexible recommendation only. They linked this to policy, teacher training, setting, family choices, and limited sign language access.
• SLPQualitative2026New Zealand deaf adults' perspectives on speech-language therapy for deaf children.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationDeaf adults in New Zealand said speech-language therapy for deaf children should support the whole child, not only speech. They asked for early access to sign and spoken language, confidence, culture, everyday communication, respectful relationships and family involvement.
• PTSLPSystematic Review2026Use of Wearable Sensors in Angelman Syndrome: A Systematic Review.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRWearable sleep and vocalization sensors have been used in small Angelman syndrome studies, mostly at home. Some matched existing measures, but device intolerance and limited testing mean they are not ready as routine clinical tools.
• OTSLPOther2026Autism in neurofibromatosis type 1: prevalence, phenotype and clinical implications.Molecular autismIn children with neurofibromatosis type 1, 28.1% met autism criteria and 51.5% had clinically significant autistic traits. Boys and girls were equally affected. Those below the autism threshold had similar functional difficulties, so supports may be needed without a diagnosis.
• SLPOther2026Through deaf eyes: factors influencing suicidal behavior among deaf adults.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationDeaf adults who reported suicidal behavior described communication barriers, audism, bullying, burnout, strained relationships, and poor access to deaf-aware mental health care as influencing it. These are self-reported associations, not proof of cause or treatment effect.
• SLPNarrative Review2026Embracing variability: toward proactive and precision-based voice science.Logopedics, phoniatrics, vocologyVoice variability may be meaningful rather than noise under a proposed framework. It is theoretical, with no patients, outcomes, or tested intervention, so it does not change clinical practice directly.
• SLPCohort2026Racial and Ethnic Differences in Rates of Prolonged Autism Diagnosis Process & Prior Diagnoses in Mental Health Specialty Care.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMost children diagnosed with autism in specialty mental health care were diagnosed at the first visit, but just over 21% had a prolonged diagnosis process. Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic children were less likely than white children to have that delay.
• SLPNarrative Review2025Clinical Applications of Laryngeal Ultrasonography: A Review.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationThis narrative review summarizes existing literature on laryngeal ultrasound. It reports no new patient data or outcomes, so there is no primary evidence here to change clinical practice.
• SLPOther2025Electrophysiological Responses to Spectral Ripple Envelope Phase Inversion in 3-Month-Olds and Adults.Ear and hearingIn 3-month-olds and adults, the acoustic change complex was detected in response to the 1 ripple-per-octave change but rarely to the 8 ripple-per-octave change. This supports it as a possible objective probe of infant auditory discrimination.
• SLPOther2025Ethyl Cinnamate-Based Tissue Clearing Technique on Vocal Fold Mucosa with Vasculature Model.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationA modified ethyl cinnamate tissue clearing method made canine vocal fold mucosa transparent enough for 3D imaging of vessel-like structures. No clinical outcomes were tested. It is a laboratory technique, not a patient treatment or diagnostic test.
• OTSLPSystematic Review2026What Constitutes Effective Support and Provision Within Day Service Centres for People With Intellectual Disabilities? A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRPeople with intellectual disabilities and staff valued day services that offered communication, choice, relationship-building, varied activities and community contact. These themes came from qualitative studies; the review did not test whether they improve outcomes.
• SLPQualitative2026Sign language ideologies in deaf education in Trinidad and Tobago.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationDeaf students often arrived at school without formal sign language. Interpreters sometimes taught sign instead of interpreting. Deaf adults linked their school struggles to interpreter skill, teacher roles, and lack of early sign language access.
• SLPCohort2026An Exploratory Assessment on Differing Supplemental Feeding Methods and Associated Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Outcomes.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationChildren and teens after acquired brain injury improved diet level during inpatient rehabilitation. Among those nil by mouth at admission, gastrostomy tube status was associated with larger cognitive gains, but tube choice was not random.
• OTSLPCase-Control2026Cortical Network Overconnectivity Relates to Sensory, Cognitive, and Social Dimensions in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchStronger alpha brain network connections in children with autism were linked to differences in cognition, sensory processing and social behaviour. The connections involved attention and sensory networks.
• SLPOther2026Health literacy of the Deaf community: a scoping review.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationDeaf sign language users showed lower health literacy than hearing people in all 11 comparison studies, with inadequate knowledge across many conditions. Sign-language education raised knowledge, but follow-up evidence was limited.
• SLPQualitative2026Ideologies toward CSL: SL perceptions in the 2025 Chinese Spring Festival Gala.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationPublic comments praised the Gala's sign language translation, especially deaf interpreters' facial expressions. Deaf users saw it as inclusion but reported delayed access, small screens, and translation they could not fully understand.
• SLPQualitative2026Perceptions of Deaf education in the Deaf community.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationDeaf adults in Finland, Ireland and the UK said education was not giving Deaf children meaningful sign language access. They wanted bilingual Deaf education, not mainstreaming or mixed sign and speech approaches, and said laws had not fixed this.
• OTSLPQualitative2026Deaf older adults' experiences of receiving old age care support.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationSix Swedish Deaf older adults said care staff who did not sign left them unable to choose help, share needs, or trust visits. They relied on relatives, paper notes, lip-reading, and felt isolated.
• SLPNarrative Review2026Avoiding unintended consequences: science of reading policies may harm deaf children.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationNo new study data are reported. The paper reviews prior evidence and warns that one-size-fits-all phonics policies can harm deaf children.
• SLPOther2026Evaluating Scoring Mechanisms for Measuring the Stroop Effect in Individuals With Down Syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRScoring the Cat/Dog Stroop task by dividing correct responses by completion time was the only method that worked well for both children and adults with Down syndrome. Most existing studies used accuracy alone, which produced skewed data and made comparisons between papers difficult.
• SLPCohort2026Cortical Auditory Neural Responses to Speech and Communicative Functioning in Normocephalic Children With Prenatal Exposure to the Zika Virus.Ear and hearingDirect language tests did not separate exposed and non-exposed children. Caregivers reported lower everyday communication and socialization in exposed children. Brain responses sorted speech sounds at different stages.
• SLPQualitative2026Story dramas: an exploratory study toward a deaf-led arts-integration model.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationInstructors in one bimodal bilingual deaf preschool classroom reported children used story vocabulary during play, snack, and gym. They also described more expressive signing, turn taking, and student leadership.
• SLPRCT2026Novel Proactive Speech-Language Intervention Is More Effective Than Usual Care: Randomized Controlled Trial of Babble Boot Camp for Infants With Classic Galactosemia.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRInfants with classic galactosemia who received speech-language coaching before 6 months scored within typical limits at 2.5 years. Starting before 6 months looked better than starting at 15 months, but the two coached groups were not clearly separated.
• SLPCohort2026Disorders of Consciousness in Acute Care: Application of the CRS-R and Respiratory, Swallowing, and Discharge Outcomes at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationIn 68 adults with severe disorders of consciousness, consciousness improved by discharge. Many tolerated speaking-valve and capping trials, and swallowing progressed from no oral intake, but this was descriptive.
• SLPOther2026Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy for Catatonia in Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: A Systematic Review, Case Series, and Analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disordersPeople with Down syndrome who had catatonia and lost skills or speech showed lower catatonia severity scores after ECT. Many also received other treatments at the same time, so ECT alone cannot be credited.
• SLPSystematic Review2026Bibliometric and Thematic Review of Research Studies Reporting Swallowing Data across Multiple Consistencies (2012-2024).DysphagiaResearch on swallowing across food and liquid textures has grown, but many studies do not clearly define dysphagia, confirm it, or describe participants. Check how texture and diagnosis were defined before applying findings to diet changes.
• PTOTSLPCohort2026Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-Related Clinical Burden and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Severity Among Special Operations Forces (SOF): Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Inferences.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationAmong 105 Special Operations Forces in TBI rehab, higher baseline PTSD scores went with more brain-injury symptoms and worse daily function. But only poor daily function predicted faster PTSD improvement over time. Brain-injury symptom counts alone did not predict how PTSD changed.
• SLPOther2026Combining Nonword and Sentence Repetition to Identify Developmental Language Disorder.International journal of language & communication disordersCombining Vietnamese nonword and sentence repetition items caught 85.7% of children with DLD and correctly cleared 81.6% of typical children, better than either task alone. Cross-validation was unstable, so this is not ready as a standalone clinical test.
• OTSLPOther2026Adaptive Functioning, Sensory Processing, and Behavioral Problems in Autistic Children: The Moderating Role of Gender.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchIn autistic children similar in age and intelligence, girls had more behavioral problems and weaker everyday communication, while boys had more sensory difficulties. Everyday skills were linked to behavior in girls, but not boys.
• SLPOther2026Acoustic Markers of Laryngeal Function and Swallowing Safety in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Exploratory Study.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationIn older adults, self-reported swallowing and voice symptoms did not match endoscopic airway invasion. A connected-speech noise measure was the most consistent acoustic signal linked to invasion, but this was exploratory and needs checking.
• SLPRCT2026Characterizing Caregiver-Child Interactions Through a Transactional Lens: A Baseline Analysis of a Caregiver-Implemented Intervention.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRIn baseline play, caregivers of toddlers at risk for DLD used more vocabulary strategies when children communicated more, and more sentence strategies when children used more different words. Each responsive strategy made child next-turn word overlap about three to four times more likely.
• SLPOther2026Upward Effortful Pitch Glide as a Predictor of Pharyngeal Constriction in Individuals With Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Lesions.American journal of speech-language pathologyDuring an upward pitch glide, nasoendoscopic ratings of pharyngeal constriction matched fluoroscopic swallowing measures in lower motor neuron lesions but not upper motor neuron lesions. For upper motor neuron dysphagia, do not infer swallowing constriction from the glide alone.
• OTSLPCohort2026Through Parents' Eyes: Perspectives on Child Development and Family Experience During ESDM Intervention.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchParents reported child progress across communication, play, daily living, and social domains, plus improved parenting skills and family well-being during six months of intensive therapist-delivered ESDM plus weekly parent coaching. Parental anxiety decreased; depression stayed stable.
• SLPOther2026Interprofessional Education with Graduate Students in Dietetics and Speech-Language Pathology: A Sequential-Explanatory Investigation.Seminars in speech and languageAfter two one-hour dysphagia team learning sessions, graduate speech-language and dietetics students reported higher teamwork, role clarity, and perceived patient-outcome impact. Their reflections showed sharper role boundaries and shared risk reasoning.
• SLPOther2026Efficient Language Sampling for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Evaluating Reliability Across Length, Timing, and Context.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRFor deaf and hard of hearing preschool children's spoken English samples, 3 to 5 minutes were enough for reliable language measures; 1-minute beginning samples were not. Timing and play versus conversation mattered little.
• SLPOther2026Implementation of a Self-Help Swallowing Exercise Program in Head and Neck Cancer.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)Head Matters was adopted by 13 of 14 Dutch head and neck cancer centres and implemented in 11. Professionals found it usable, but barriers included low digital literacy, fatigue, unclear responsibilities, and limited long-term outcome evidence. This describes rollout, not proven swallowing benefit.
• SLPSystematic Review2026Variability in Acoustic, Physiological, and Perceptual Features of Belting Among Adult Singers: A Scoping Review.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationBelting has a recognizable bright, loud, chest-dominant sound, but no single definition emerged. Across 112 publications, over 100 terms were used, and singers varied widely in resonance, larynx position, and loudness.
• SLPCohort2026Autism Screening in the First Year and Beyond: Comparison of Multiple Measures.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchThese autism screeners did not work well at 6, 9, and 12 months. At 18 and 24 months, using the M-CHAT-R and ITC together, and treating a positive on either as enough, identified more children later diagnosed with autism.