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2010

Adams, K.D., Helmbold, B., Lucky, K.

2010

Kim Adams

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...

2021-12-13

Phelan, S. K. & Reeves, P.

For the greater part of the twentieth century, thanks in part to disability rights movements around the world, disabled children and youth have increasingly been afforded access to community spaces, such as schools and classrooms; and activities, such as inclusive recreation programs, alongside...

2013-02-13

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...

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...

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...

2017-12-15

Chung, Angela, Mayo, Caroline, Cleary, Stuart, Kim, Esther

The purpose of this study is to examine: 1) the feasibility of adapting M-MAT to b delivered in a long term care setting and 2) the impact of adapted M-MAT on language and communication outcomes of an individual with aphasia.

2013-08-06

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...

2019-11-08

Begrand-Fast, Paris, Christie, Arlie, Horn, Shania, Ruelling, Andrea, Kim, Esther

Edmonton is home to potentially thousands of individuals affected by aphasia. No aphasia centre currently exists in Edmonton or the surrounding area. These centres can provide a stepping stone for People with Aphasia (PWA) to participate in their community. The purpose of this study was to...