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2017-12-20
Baugh, Lauren, Laughton, Sara, McKnight, Cassandra, Walker, Rebecca, Paslawski, Teresa
Interactions with animals have long been shown to improve human health through improved mood, increased physical activity, and decreased anxiety and social isolation (Fine, 2015). These effects have been harnessed in healthcare through therapeutic approaches such as animal-assisted therapy (AAT)....
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2015-04-15
Sutter, Kendra, Simioni, Andrea, Skriver, Crystal, Alain, Jill, Ostapowich, Desiree, De Leon, Michelle
Adults with neurological communication disorders have the potential to benefit from the materials, technology, and services available at their local libraries. The purpose of this project was to analyze and revise the form, content, and use of a materials pamphlet intended to facilitate access to...
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2017-05-03
Greville, Charlotte, King, Aleana, Min, Hanie, Petker, Taylor, Reimer, Jo, Smith, Charlotte, Paslawski, Teresa
This paper introduces Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and describes how a team of students at the University of Alberta brought together the departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, namely Communication Sciences and Disorders, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy, in an event that showcased...
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2012-03-29
In this paper, I provide an overview of aphasia and the issue of capacity assessment, followed by a summary of the current literature on the topic. The goals of this paper are to discuss current practices and challenges in capacity assessment and to provide a foundation for researchers to guide...
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2013-05-02
Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is a practice that has clearly established links to improved patient outcomes. Yet in spite of these benefits, many professionals (and students in professional programs) have lamented over inefficiency and lack of time for collaboration in explanations of...
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2012-06-05
Put, Tara, Dale, Alison, Pugh, Trina, Evens, Jill, Strangway, Saige, Smith, Kailey
Purpose: This qualitative study explored and compared students’ perceptions of pseudo-stuttering and the viewing of video-recordings of adults who stutter in (a) developing an understanding of the nature and impact of stuttering, and (b) preparing students to provide treatment in the future....
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2011-12-20
Dolan, Elene, Holte, Heather, Trussell, Stephanie, Barnard, Kirsten
“The Cognition and Communication Home Workbook for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury” was designed to target speech, language and communication deficits and build upon strengths of individuals with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Development of the workbook was requested by the Brain Care...
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2017-12-14
McLellan, Tara, Paslawski, Teresa, Truong, Suzanne, Chan, Lily, Westfall, Claire
Drugs can affect speech-language pathology assessment and treatment, yet speech-language pathologists (SLPs) typically have limited experience considering the effects of medications on their work with clients. The aim of this project was to create a resource to help SLPs consider, as part of a...
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2014-04-14
Beckett, Laura, Bruder, Ann, Pranjivan, Trisha, Weran, Pamela, Garrett-Petts, Samantha, Benetti, Sarah
The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) is a community resource that offers a variety of materials, technology and services as well as an extensive on-line database of digital materials for the public to utilize. The purpose of this project was to identify EPL’s existing resources and assistive...
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Must Love Dogs: Literature Review and Manual on Animal Assisted Therapy in Speech-Language Pathology with Adult Neurological Disorders
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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...