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2012-06-25

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...

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...

2015-06-30

Sanders, Kaitlin, Borger, Paige, Charest, Monique, Schneider, Phyllis, McFarlane, Lu-Anne, Yip, Beatrice

BACKGROUND INFORMATION There is compelling evidence that, for the majority of children with specific language impairment (SLI), language difficulties are longstanding. Other research, however, has reported that a high proportion of affected preschool-age children recover by about kindergarten...

Spring 2012

Suleman, Salima

This thesis project analyzed the efficacy of a single exposure to interprofessional education (IPE) for education and speech-language pathology (SLP) pre-professionals. The effects of IPE were shown through analysis of participant responses related to personal reflections, professional roles,...

Spring 2017

Suleman, Salima

BACKGROUND. Making one’s own decisions is an important component of autonomy and expression of one’s identity. After an individual has a stroke or other neurological injury, he or she may experience a disruption to their ability to speak, understand, read, and or write (aphasia). Furthermore,...

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,...

2018-11-16

Aime, Rachelle, Cipkar, Emily, Hines, Darby, McFarlane, Lu-Anne, Suleman, Salima

Participants in an interprofessional educational seminar between student SLPs and education students were surveyed. The seminar incorporated video, online learner-led activities, traditional facilitator-led learning and completion of a case study. eClass site provided students access to...

2015-04-15

Minaudo, Caterina, Fleming, Rebecca

Recent advancements in mobile technology and increased use of mobile devices are influencing service delivery in healthcare settings, including the field of speech-language pathology. Although limited research exists in this area, an increasing number of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have...

2013-01-24

Carson, Aimee, Massinon, Christine, Courchesne, Adele, Edwards, Lauren

Motivational interviewing is a counseling technique used to support patients as they adopt behaviors consistent with positive health change. There is data to support its effectiveness in a variety of health care settings and with a variety of health challenges. MI involves assisting the client...

2010-12-03

Ivanova, Nadia, Krolczyk, Ania

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic technique that has been increasingly used in health care, and MI training for health care professionals has been progressively more promoted. This study investigated the effectiveness of a modified version of the traditional two-day workshop in...