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“There’s an app for that”: Clinician perspectives on the iPad as an intervention tool for children
Download2012-06-25
Conley, Robyn, O'Brien, Colleen, Hanson, Karly, Fournier, Angèle
Technology use in assessment and intervention in speech-language pathology is an area of rapid growth. Decisions about what type of device to use should be evidence based and take into account best practice principles (BPPs) within speech-language pathology. This study explored the benefits and...
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: A Comparison of Two Quality of Life Measures in the Head and Neck Cancer Organ Preservation Population: The EORTC QOL-H&N35 and Semi-Structured Interviews
Download2013-02-13
Boyd, Danielle, Gervais, Cyndal
Background: Surgery,followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy,has been aconventional treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC). Organ preservation, a non-surgical option, is increasingly being used to treat HNC. This treatment may influence function and consequently quality of life. Standardized...
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2016-03-23
Muc, Nausha, Suleman, Salima, Kim, Esther, Dahlke, Kaetlyn, Lorenz, Allison
Aphasia is a language disorder, but it may also be accompanied by subtle cognitive impairments including deficits in working memory (WM). These cognitive and WM impairments are hard to quantify as traditionally, performance is assessed with a verbal or motoric response. These measures can be...
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2012-12-14
Miller, Pamela, Humphreys, Erin, Gibson, Mary, Palmer, Jenna
This study examined whether the iPad and associated apps facilitates therapy with adults, and how it can be successfully integrated into speech-language pathology. Of the 28 participants in the study, 16 were clinicians and 12 were students in the MSc. Speech-Language Pathology program at the...
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A Pilot Study of Voice Therapy Incorporating a Vibration Device Placed at the Larynx for Adults with Vocal Fatigue
A Pilot Study of Voice Therapy Incorporating a Vibration Device Placed at the Larynx for Adults with Vocal Fatigue
Download2013-08-06
Musca, Angela, Peddle, Stephanie
Vocal fatigue, a symptom of prolonged voice use in everyday life, is a common concern among individuals who frequently use their voices in both professional and non-professional capacities. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the use of vibration therapy as a treatment for vocal...
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A Review of Home-Based Computerized Auditory Training Programs for Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients
Download2012-03-06
It has been documented that clinicians working in cochlear implant clinics that provide service to adult cochlear implant recipients feel they do not have sufficient expertise with auditory training protocols, don't have access to enough resources, and do not have enough manpower to offer...
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A review of the lifetime trajectories of cortical development and how they may differ in people who stutter
Download2014-06-24
Henderson, Rhaeling, Cameron, Brodie
This paper is directed towards an audience who is less familiar with cortical development across the lifespan. We summarized brain imaging research that has examined cortical growth in the typical population and highlighted this growth as it relates to the speech relevant regions of the brain. ...
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A systematic review of pivotal response treatment (PRT) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Download2013-06-25
Thomas, Rachel, McMurrer, Allaina, Sommerfeldt, Kaitlan, Farr, Kathryn
Purpose: To review the evidence regarding the effectiveness of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) as a treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: This review employed the systematic review process developed by the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)....
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2012-05-31
The following review aimed to discover what elements in AAC interface design best facilitate AAC use in play in order to support children with complex needs in their linguistic, cognitive, and social development. The review explored how AAC use helps in development and how AAC effectiveness can...
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Advancing Behavioural Supports Alberta (BSA) A Secondary Data Analysis of the November 21st, 2012 Challenging/Responsive Behaviours Symposium: Developing An Alberta Action Plan
Download2013-12-02
Germani, Tamara, Lee Jennifer, Friesen, Steven, Bremault-Phillips, Suzette
Purpose of the Report The purpose of this report is to communicate summary findings of relevant themes and recommendations identified through a secondary analysis of the November 21, 2012 Challenging/Responsive Behaviours Symposium. The aim is to inform the development of a provincial action plan...