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2015-03-15
Lee, Katelyn, Nutter, Ashley, Chu, Erin
The purpose of this project was to provide in-depth information on commonly used strengthening treatments for neurogenic swallowing and speech disorders in adults. A case example format is used in which details are provided regarding treatments provided to two clients with swallowing and speech...
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Must Love Dogs: Literature Review and Manual for Animal Assisted Therapy in Speech-Language Pathology (Dementia)
Download2016-06-10
Edwards, Jenna, Shearer, Kathryn, Bartlett, Jordan, Hopper, Tammy
Introduction: Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Individuals with dementia often end up in long term care facilities with behavioural and psychological symptoms and communication disorders. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is being...
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Must Love Dogs: Literature Review and Manual on Animal Assisted Therapy in Speech-Language Pathology with Adult Neurological Disorders
Download2016-03-07
Lise, Amanda, McLaughlin, Kelsey, Lau, Pauline, Paslawski, Teresa, Hopper, Tammy
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) involves introducing a specially trained animal into a clinical setting to augment treatment. AAT has been incorporated into the treatment and management of individuals with a wide range of disabilities with the goals of providing emotional support and improving...
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2013-06-27
Individuals with Alzheimer’s type dementia will have diminished ability to communicate verbally as the disease progresses. Therefore, nonverbal communication (NVC) through the use of and facial expression, gestures, and body language is essential for connecting with others and expressing wants...
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2012-06-29
Health care providers report that individuals with similar levels of impairment after stroke have markedly different outcomes (Hartman-Maeir et al., 2007). Pilot studies of stroke survivors suggest that resilience may be a primary mediating variable accounting for the fact that some individuals...
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Symptom Management in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Study
2011-01-13
Cleary, Stuart, Campbell, Kaylene, Dudar, Warren
In this paper, a case study is used to discuss current concepts related to the evaluation and treatment of airway clearance and secretion management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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2011/30/11
Horricks, Desirae, Blair, Olivia, Smith, Alaina, Nowik, Andrea
This paper outlines the process involved in the development of a speech and language focused workbook that was created in collaboration with the Brain Care Center, in Edmonton, Alberta. ‘A Workbook for Individuals with Aphasia – Take Home Practice for Speech and Language’ was created to support...
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The effects of a volitional breathing technique on swallowing and respiratory coordination in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Bedard, Janice, Williston, Heidi, Cleary, Stuart, Robertson, Kirsten
Introduction: Breathing and swallowing are integrally related biomechanical processes that are often impaired in people with ALS (PALS). This may lead to significant functional impairments that negatively impact their quality of life. Purpose: The purpose of the overall project was to investigate...
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The effects of a volitional breathing technique on swallowing and respiratory coordination in individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A procedural Protocol
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Ross, Jillian, Hoskyn, Tassani, Thayaparan, Ahila
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a common motor neuron disorder resulting in the deterioration, weakness and eventual atrophy of many of the key muscles of the body required to sustain life. Breathing and swallowing problems are common among...
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2011-06-28
Ostertag, Amanda, Ketch, Rhonda, Moncks, Nadine, Erickson, Dorie
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease characterized by the degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons. These impairments cause functional limitations in many motor systems, including those supporting respiration and swallowing. As ALS progresses, specific...