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The Effects of a Child-Controlled Robot on Maternal Conversational Dominance During Play: A Case Study
Download2013-07-02
Previous research has indicated parents of children with cerebral palsy and other complex communication difficulties exhibit high levels of control during communication exchanges. The current study investigated differences in maternal communication with a child with complex communication deficits...
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The effects of a volitional breathing technique on swallowing and respiratory coordination in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Download2016-05-04
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
Download2013-04-09
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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2015-03-23
Bittman, Caitlin, McAvoy, Rielle, Forest, Elissa, Duncan, Alicia
Background: In aphasia therapy, there has been a shift in focus from impairment-level intervention towards ones focusing on enhancing life participation. Within Canada and the United States there exist several weekend camps that provide examples of participation-level interventions for people...
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2017-12-15
Cheeseman, Jenna, Ellingson, Dallin, Sterling, Aidan, Boliek, Carol
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an intensive expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) program on the respiratory system. Specifically, lung volume events, chest wall muscle activation patterns and expiratory pressures were measured before and after treatment. The...
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The Effects of Intensive Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) on Respiratory and Speech Function in Adults with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study
Download2014-06-27
Stewart, Ande, Haggerty, Anne, Miltenburg, Amanda, Boduch, Megan
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST), or exhaling against high resistance at the airway opening, is a procedure that requires high chest wall muscular effort. High expiratory effort practiced over time is thought to strengthen the neural control of these chest wall muscles as measured by...
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2013-02-19
Lesy, Shay, Camlis, Whitney, Baraniski, Tamara, Dopko, Carla
Narratives are an important part of language that is incorporated into our everyday lives. Not only do narratives predict future success in school, but they also have a large impact on our social interactions. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a classroom-based language intervention...
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2011-07-11
Chin, Chelsea, Kaytor, Danielle, Chan, Vicky
Purpose: This study examined the effects of the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT®LOUD) on the speech intelligibility of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and children with Down syndrome (DS). Method: Naïve listeners were recruited to decode the pre- and post-treatment recorded single-word...
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The Effects of LSVT®LOUD (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) on the Speech Intelligibility of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy and Children with Down Syndrome
The Effects of LSVT®LOUD (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) on the Speech Intelligibility of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy and Children with Down Syndrome
Download2011-01-13
King, April, Nicholson, Maureen, Clifton, Alanah, Boliek, Carol, Walker, Laticia
The purpose of this study was to develop a pilot listening task designed to examine pre- and post-treatment intelligibility ratings, as well as error patterns, following intensive voice treatment (LSVT®LOUD), in a group of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and another group of children with Down...
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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...