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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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(Re)Imagining inclusion in ways that foster belonging in the lives of disabled children and youth
(Re)Imagining inclusion in ways that foster belonging in the lives of disabled children and youth
Download2021-12-13
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...
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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 project examining the application of Multi-Modal Aphasia Treatment (M-MAT) in a long term care setting
Download2017-12-15
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.
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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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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...