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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...
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The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on overt reading of words in skilled readers
Download2017-12-15
Hunt, Tawna, LeBlanc, Michael, Mincer, Adina, Rosentreter, Robin, Boliek, Carol, Cummine, Jacqueline
The present study used transcranial direct-current simulation (tDCS) to explore the contribution of the superior temporal gyrus to speech output including: Vocal reaction time; Word Accuracy; Word Duration; and Intermuscular coherence of right and left orbicularis oris and masseter muscles. ...
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The impact of staff training in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) on the communication abilities of adults with developmental disabilities
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Jung, Elaina, Torrison, Christina, Beliveau, Christine, Baker, Kristin, Cook, Albert
Staff at a day program were trained in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies and techniques. The goal was to provide training that would allow staff at the centre to use communication strategies when working with their clients. Two training sessions were provided on AAC and...