Speech Pathology and Audiology

2014-06-13

Boden, Candice, Juvik, Emily, Gould, Liam

This paper outlines the authors’ efforts in researching and laying the framework for the inaugural aphasia camp to be implemented in Alberta, the Alberta Aphasia Camp (ABAC). This includes a review of previous research discussing the benefits of non-traditional therapy for people living with...

2017-05-31

Jenkinson, Michal-Joan, LaGrange, Rebecca, Meyn, Larissa, Smith, Sarah, Campbell, Melanie

The resources currently available to grade three teachers for the Hearing and Sound science unit focus on the properties of sound, but do not strongly support learning objectives related to hearing, its role in communication and protection against its damage. Given that about 5% of Canadian...

2012-03-29

West, Talia

In this paper, I provide an overview of aphasia and the issue of capacity assessment, followed by a summary of the current literature on the topic. The goals of this paper are to discuss current practices and challenges in capacity assessment and to provide a foundation for researchers to guide...

2017-05-27

Church, Torie, Manuel, Abigail, Nguyen, Nguyen, Kim, Esther, Tomlinson, Heather

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide language-based services which makes working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients uniquely challenging. Alberta is becoming increasingly diverse, but little is known about the ways in which Albertan SLPs are currently serving their...

2013-05-02

Delamont, Jon

Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is a practice that has clearly established links to improved patient outcomes. Yet in spite of these benefits, many professionals (and students in professional programs) have lamented over inefficiency and lack of time for collaboration in explanations of...

2012-06-05

Put, Tara, Dale, Alison, Pugh, Trina, Evens, Jill, Strangway, Saige, Smith, Kailey

Purpose: This qualitative study explored and compared students’ perceptions of pseudo-stuttering and the viewing of video-recordings of adults who stutter in (a) developing an understanding of the nature and impact of stuttering, and (b) preparing students to provide treatment in the future....

2014-05-21

Leenheer, Amy, LaMothe, Joseph, Colburn, Niah, McFarlane, Lu-Anne, Mueller, Lacey

The iPad is a relatively new technological device with many features that make it a useful tool for speech and language assessment and intervention. As iPads are becoming more prevalent in settings where speech and language services occur, and little evidence exists to guide their effective use,...

2015-06-07

Erven, Leslie, Langevin, Marilyn, Savill, Shay-Lee, Danielsen, Sarah

Background/Purpose: Teachers’ understanding of stuttering can powerfully influence the educational experience of children who stutter. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate changes in student teachers’ understanding of the impact of stuttering on the lives of PWS before and...

2011-12-20

Dolan, Elene, Holte, Heather, Trussell, Stephanie, Barnard, Kirsten

“The Cognition and Communication Home Workbook for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury” was designed to target speech, language and communication deficits and build upon strengths of individuals with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Development of the workbook was requested by the Brain Care...

2011-12-13

Howery, K., Meng, M.Q.H., Cook, A.M., Gu, J.J.

This paper presents technical aspects of a robot manipulator developed to facilitate learning by young children who are generally unable to grasp objects or speak. The severity of these physical disabilities also limits assessment of their cognitive and language skills and abilities. The CRS...