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An Investigation Of The Language And Communication Characteristics Observed In Children With Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Anna Hesson
An Investigation Of The Language And Communication Characteristics Observed In Children With Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Anna Hesson
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
This speech-language pathology study explores the communication characteristics exhibited in children with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS), a recently identified genetic disorder arising from the deletion or mutation of part of the 17th chromosome. This qualitative study examines the speech and language needs exhibited by children with SMS through parent surveys and interviews, as well as current speech language pathology intervention strategies being utilized. It also observes the effectiveness and validity of the Language Use Inventory (LUI) as a reliable measure for identifying speech and language delays, which was analyzed in comparison to the MacArthur Bates Communicative Development Inventory (CDI). Results identified …
The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events And The Development And Maintenance Of Stuttering, Christine Dits
The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events And The Development And Maintenance Of Stuttering, Christine Dits
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Few studies have been conducted examining the impact of stressful life events on the course of one’s stuttering. However, research reveals that stressful life events (i.e., divorce, death, or new move) increase the likelihood of the onset of stuttering (Guitar, 2006). This study investigated whether stressful life events in the life of a person who stutters (PWS) have caused and/or maintained stuttering over one’s lifetime. A qualitative research design was utilized to measure the intended outcomes. Methodology included a 30 to 60 minute phone interview and three questionnaires measuring locus of control, the effects of traumatic events and stuttering on …
Study Of Self-Injurious Behaviors And The Intervention With Visual Supports, Karoline Kenville
Study Of Self-Injurious Behaviors And The Intervention With Visual Supports, Karoline Kenville
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
The intent of this research was to investigate the use of visual supports for individuals who suffer from Self-Injurious Behaviors (SIB) stemming from developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It has been determined that there are many causes of SIB in individuals with ASD, and while some theories are no more than untested assumptions, there is validated research on behavioral patterns that suggests that evidence-based practice of visuals supports may effectively be used as part of an intervention to modify behaviors. Visual supports refers to the range of procedures through social stories, checklists, and video modeling that assist …