THE INDEX

Every paper we have read

Each one summarised from the full article, not its abstract, and kept only if it speaks to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or nursing. Newest first.

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• PTOTNarrative Review2022Brain-Computer Interface-Controlled Exoskeletons in Clinical Neurorehabilitation: Ready or Not?Neurorehabilitation and neural repairNon-invasive brain-computer interface exoskeletons are technically ready but not yet routine care. Current systems have limited accuracy and cannot restore daily living tasks. Clinicians should view them as promising tools for severe paralysis, not proven treatments, while awaiting better devices and reimbursement.
• SLPCohort2022Context Modulates Attention to Faces in Dynamic Social Scenes in Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren and adults with autism looked at faces less than typically developing peers, but only when watching an actor perform a task or react to a moving toy. When the actor spoke directly to the camera, looking time at faces was similar between the two groups.
• SLPPilot2022Feasibility, Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Autistic Adults without Intellectual Disability: A Mixed Methods Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSeven autistic adults without intellectual disability completed an adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy program. They reported high satisfaction and reduced emotion regulation difficulties that lasted four months. Self-harm and suicidal ideation decreased for most participants, though depression and hopelessness improvements did not sustain.
• SLPCohort2022Autism: Comorbidities and Treatment Patterns in the Real World, a Retrospective Cohort Study Among Children, Adolescents and Adults Newly Diagnosed with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAmong 36,000 newly diagnosed autistic patients, behavioral therapy was the most common treatment, received by over 70%. Comorbidities were frequent, with ADHD affecting about half. Treatment patterns varied widely, with many patients switching or combining therapies over three years.
• PTCohort2022Rate of change in longitudinal EMG indicates time course of an individual's neuromuscular adaptation in resistance-based muscle training.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesIn 11 healthy adults, bicep curl training over about 100 days produced lower muscle electrical signal peaks over time compared with controls. This signal change was measured, not tested as a clinical outcome.
• Pilot2022Triple tSMS system ("SHIN jiba") for non-invasive deep brain stimulation: a validation study in healthy subjects.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA new three-magnet headpiece lowered motor cortex excitability in healthy volunteers just as well as the standard single-magnet device. Crucially, it maintained strong magnetic fields deep enough to potentially reach brain structures involved in movement and psychiatric disorders.
• OTPilot2022Brief Report: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Remote-Based Nutrition Education Program for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A COVID-19 Pilot Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersTen adolescents with autism found a four-week remote nutrition program acceptable and feasible. High attendance and positive feedback from students, parents, and teachers suggest Zoom is a viable delivery method, though efficacy on eating habits was not tested.
• OTSLPQualitative2022Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Technology-Based Social Skills Interventions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis of Parent Perspectives.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents described technology as a double-edged sword for their adolescents with autism. It offered calm and creative control, but also triggered meltdowns when things went wrong and encouraged withdrawal from real-world interaction.
• OTSLPCohort2022The Mediating Effects of Alexithymia, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Anxiety on the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSensory processing differences were linked to restricted and repetitive behaviours in autistic adults. This link was partly explained by difficulty identifying emotions and intolerance of uncertainty, but anxiety did not mediate the relationship with insistence on sameness.
• Qualitative2022General Education Teachers' Perceptions of Autism, Inclusive Practices, and Relationship Building Strategies.Journal of autism and developmental disordersEighteen early elementary teachers described autistic students mainly by observable social and behavioral traits. They most often named classroom jobs, showcasing strengths, visual aids, partner work, and relationships as inclusion supports. For relationships, they prioritized interest in students' interests.
• Other2022Beyond Genes: Germline Disruption in the Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParental germ cell exposures to toxicants are proposed as a possible autism risk pathway. The commentary reports no original methods, patients, or outcomes, so it offers no finding to change therapy practice.
• Other2022Biases, Barriers, and Possible Solutions: Steps Towards Addressing Autism Researchers Under-Engagement with Racially, Ethnically, and Socioeconomically Diverse Communities.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThis paper guides researchers on building community partnerships to improve diversity in autism studies. It identifies barriers like mistrust and logistics, and suggests shared decision-making. It offers no clinical interventions or patient outcomes, so there is nothing here to change your therapy practice.
• PTOTRCT2022Augmented reality for stroke rehabilitation during COVID-19.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationChronic stroke survivors who replaced part of their usual therapy with augmented reality training showed significant improvements in upper and lower limb motor function. However, walking ability did not improve significantly, and balance gains were inconsistent between home and centre-based groups.
• Other2022Making Research Possible: Barriers and Solutions For Those With ASD and ID.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMost clinical trials for autism exclude people with intellectual disability, either explicitly or through rigid criteria. This limits the applicability of findings to those who need support most. Researchers must adapt methods and consent processes to include this population.
• PTPilot2022Acute submaximal exercise does not impact aspects of cognition and BDNF in people with spinal cord injury: A pilot study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA single 30-minute session of moderate arm cycling did not improve cognitive test scores or increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in eight people with spinal cord injury. The exercise was safe and well-tolerated, but showed no acute effect on brain health markers.
• OTOther2022Touch Hand 4.5: low-cost additive manufacturing prosthetic hand participated in Cybathlon 2020 ARM discipline.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationThe Touch Hand 4.5 was the only team to complete the Haptic Box task in all races, but it was the slowest to finish the Breakfast task. The pilot reported less skin irritation due to a breathable 3D-printed socket, though this was based on single-user feedback.
• SLPCase-Control2023Intention Attribution in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An EEG Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism matched typical peers on predicting story endings, but brain scans showed they worked harder to process unexpected ones. This suggests intention attribution is intact behaviorally, while neural responses to surprise differ.
• SLPOther2023Parent, Teacher and Observational Reports of Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Young Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents reported more emotional and behavioral problems than teachers in 83 young autistic children. Parenting stress was linked to parent reports only. Minimally verbal children showed more observed challenging behaviors. Use home and school views together.
• PTOTCohort2023Energy expenditure and perceived effort during uphill and downhill walking in people with multiple sclerosis.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicinePeople with mild multiple sclerosis felt uphill and downhill walking was much harder than healthy controls did, even though their actual energy use was lower. They may be working differently to manage slopes. Ask about effort, not just speed.
• Cohort2022Antipsychotic Medication and Risk of Incident Seizure in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Analyses with Cohort and Within Individual Study Designs.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAntipsychotic medication was not linked to a higher risk of new-onset seizures in people with autism spectrum disorder compared with other psychotropic drugs. The risk was similar across both groups, and this finding held up in a second analysis comparing each patient to themselves.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2022Arthralgia: a map of Cochrane evidence relevant to rehabilitation for people with post COVID-19 condition.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineCochrane reviews of other conditions suggest exercise, tai chi, and stimulations may reduce joint pain. Evidence is very low quality and indirect. No treatments are proven for post-COVID joint pain specifically.
• PTOTRCT2022Performing a shortened version of the Action Research Arm Test in immersive virtual reality to assess post-stroke upper limb activity.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA shortened immersive VR ARAT tracked traditional paretic-hand scores in people after stroke, but omitted six items and needed headset setup.
• SLPSurvey2022Brief Report: Training New Zealand Well Child/Tamariki Ora Nurses on Early Autism Signs Using the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance-Revised.Journal of autism and developmental disordersNurses who took a 4.5 to 5 h autism-signs workshop reported better knowledge and confidence right after training, and those gains remained at follow-up. Some confidence and acceptability ratings fell from post-workshop to follow-up. No child outcomes were measured.
• SLPCase-Control2022Peri-Pregnancy Cannabis Use and Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Offspring: Findings from the Study to Explore Early Development.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAfter accounting for maternal education, tobacco, and alcohol use, there was no significant association between mothers reporting cannabis use around pregnancy and their children having autism. The unadjusted link to developmental delay controls disappeared once these factors were considered.
• PTRCT2022May Dual Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Enhance the Efficacy of Robot-Assisted Therapy for Promoting Upper Limb Recovery in Chronic Stroke?Neurorehabilitation and neural repairAdding dual tDCS to robot-assisted therapy did not improve upper limb function more than sham tDCS in chronic stroke. Both groups improved, and a secondary range-of-motion finding did not change the main result.
• SLPOther2022Use of Mutual Exclusivity and its Relationship to Language Ability in Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersToddlers with autism looked less quickly to a new object when a new word was said, mainly if their understanding of language was weaker. Once receptive language was considered, the group difference was not seen.
• PTOther2022Automatic ML-based vestibular gait classification: examining the effects of IMU placement and gait task selection.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA wearable sensor on the left arm combined with a walking-with-eyes-closed task correctly identified 82% of people with vestibular deficits and screened out 78% of controls. This specific placement and task yielded the highest diagnostic accuracy among the options tested.
• SLPCohort2022Genetic Testing in Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Experience of 511 Patients at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.Journal of autism and developmental disordersTesting 511 patients with neurodevelopmental disorders found a genetic diagnosis in 5.87%, mostly by first-tier microarray. PTEN sequencing was negative in all 99 macrocephaly patients.
• PTOTCase Series2022Usability of an exosuit in domestic and community environments.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationSeven users rated the exosuit's usability above average but used it only about once weekly. Difficulty putting the device on independently was the main barrier to regular use. Most did not reach recommended activity levels, and the suit was rarely used for daily living tasks at home.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Relationships Between Emotion Regulation, Social Communication and Repetitive Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersBetter emotion regulation linked to less self-injury, while better social communication linked to less stereotypic behavior in autism. These specific associations were distinct: emotion regulation did not predict stereotypic behavior, and social communication did not predict self-injury.
• OTSLPQualitative2022"It's Like Stealing What Should be Theirs." An Exploration of the Experiences and Perspectives of Parents and Educational Practitioners on Hebrew-English Bilingualism for Jewish Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents and educators in Jewish schools rejected the idea that autistic children should be raised monolingual. They argued that excluding Hebrew causes social alienation and spiritual harm, and reported that autistic children often learn this second language successfully.
• Qualitative2022Understanding the Academic Success of Academically Talented College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAcademically talented college students with autism credited success to advanced classes, interest-driven clubs, and residential programs. Many noted that schools recognized their disability but missed their gifts, leaving them without support for their strengths.
• Other2022Systematic Development of the ReWin Application: A Digital Therapeutic Rehabilitation Innovation for People With Stroke-related Disabilities in India.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesNo feasibility or effectiveness results are reported for ReWin, so therapists cannot tell whether the app helps stroke survivors.
• Qualitative2022Physician Perspectives on Severe Behavior and Restraint Use in a Hospital Setting for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMedical trainees and early-career physicians reported relying on nurses and behavioral response teams for severe behavior management, leaving them unfamiliar with restraint protocols. They identified gaps in practical training for autism-specific care and noted that electronic health records often fail to flag autism diagnoses or behavioral histories effectively.
• SLPOther2022The development of a Self-Rated ICF-based questionnaire (HEAR-COMMAND Tool) to evaluate Hearing, Communication, and Conversation disability: Multinational experts' and patients' perspectives.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesExperts and 109 respondents helped build a 120-item self-rated questionnaire to assess hearing, communication, and conversation disability. Feedback led to revised wording and split items. This offers a framework for capturing broad functional impacts beyond pure audiometry, though it is not yet validated for clinical use.
• OTSLPCohort2022Heart Rate Variability in Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD and Co-occurring Autism and ADHD, During Passive and Active Experimental Conditions.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with ADHD showed signs of low arousal at rest, while those with autism showed high arousal during tasks. Those with both conditions displayed both patterns. Autonomic profiles did not match diagnostic labels alone, suggesting physiological differences cut across diagnoses.
• Other2022Neurodiversity and Autism Intervention: Reconciling Perspectives Through a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention Framework.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThis is a theoretical paper arguing that autism interventions should align with neurodiversity. It offers no new evidence on treatment outcomes.
• SLPSystematic Review2022Virtual and Augmented Reality in Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review.Journal of autism and developmental disordersVirtual reality social skills interventions for autism are widely accepted by users, with positive evaluations in 81% of reporting studies. However, the evidence base is immature: most trials are small case studies, female participants are underrepresented, and few include individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• PTOTSystematic Review2022Biomechanics beyond the lab: Remote technology for osteoarthritis patient data-A scoping review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesMost remote biomechanics tools for osteoarthritis are only partially remote and require specialist setup, not true home use. Inertial measurement units are the most common validated technology, but lack of standardised placement methods limits data comparison across studies.
• OTSLPOther2022Training Coaches in Community Agencies to Support Parents of Children with Suspected Autism: Outcomes, Facilitators, and Barriers.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChild-skills checklist scores rose after a package combining online modules, agency meetings, workshops, practice, peer pods, trainer support, technology support, reimbursements, and newsletters. Coaching skill scores varied.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Longitudinal Stability of Intellectual Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder: From Age 3 Through Mid-adulthood.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn autism, group IQ scores rise from childhood to adulthood, but individual scores vary widely. Verbal and working memory stabilize by adulthood, while non-verbal scores keep rising. Do not rely on a single childhood IQ score to predict adult function.
• SLPOther2023Does Treatment Fidelity of the Early Start Denver Model Impact Skill Acquisition in Young Children with Autism?Journal of autism and developmental disordersTherapists who followed the Early Start Denver Model protocol more closely helped children with autism learn targeted skills better. Ten of thirteen specific techniques predicted learning, but managing behavior and modulating arousal did not.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2023Healthcare professionals' perceived barriers and facilitators of implementing clinical practice guidelines for stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review.Clinical rehabilitationTime and resources were the most consistent issue in stroke guideline implementation. Competing tasks, poor protocols and low confidence blocked use. Protected time, local routines, training, audit and champions helped.
• SLPSurvey2023Brief Report: Healthcare Providers' Discussions Regarding Transportation and Driving with Autistic and Non-autistic Patients.Journal of autism and developmental disordersProviders discuss transportation with 20% of autistic patients versus 50% of non-autistic patients. Only 8% feel ready to assess autistic driving readiness, and just 26% refer patients for driving help. Conversations typically start at age 15.
• PTSLPCohort2023Sex Differences in Autism: Examining Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors in Children and Adolescents Enrolled in a National ASD Cohort.Journal of autism and developmental disordersGirls with autism in this large cohort were diagnosed four months later than boys, even though parents' first concerns began at the same age. Parents more often first noticed motor delay in girls and speech delay in boys.
• OTCohort2023Stronger Associations Between Sleep and Mental Health in Adults with Autism: A UK Biobank Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSleep problems were not more common in adults with autism than matched controls. However, when sleep efficiency was poor, mental health and wellbeing suffered much more severely in the autism group. This suggests adults with autism are more sensitive to the impact of poor sleep.
• SLPCase-Control2023Brief Report: The Characterization of Medical Comorbidity Prior to Autism Diagnosis in Children Before Age Two.Journal of autism and developmental disordersBefore age two, children later diagnosed with autism had more records of convulsive epilepsy, irregular eye movements, delayed milestones, strabismus, and lack of normal physiological development. Perinatal jaundice was less common. These are billing-code associations, not diagnostic predictors.
• OTSurvey2022Social Media and Cyber-Bullying in Autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMost autistic adults used social media daily. Higher cyber-bullying victimisation was linked to more time online and lower self-esteem, particularly when feeling excluded. Cyber-aggression was rare. These are associations, not proof that time online causes harm.
• PTOTSLPPilot2022Under pressure: design and validation of a pressure-sensitive insole for ankle plantar flexion biofeedback during neuromuscular gait training.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA pressure-sensitive insole increased calf muscle activity during treadmill walking in children with cerebral palsy, matching the effect of a more complex EMG system. The pressure sensor is cheaper, faster to set up, and less prone to signal loss from sweat or hair.
• Narrative Review2022Cochrane "evidence relevant to" rehabilitation of people with post COVID-19 condition. What it is and how it has been mapped to inform the development of the World Health Organization recommendations.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineNo patient outcomes are reported. The paper maps Cochrane reviews to generate provisional rehabilitation hypotheses for post COVID-19 condition.