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Inter-Rater Reliability Of Diagnostic Language Testing Administered Via Telepractice, Sarah E. Adams
Inter-Rater Reliability Of Diagnostic Language Testing Administered Via Telepractice, Sarah E. Adams
Theses and Dissertations--Communication Sciences and Disorders
Federal law mandates children with language disorders receive free and appropriate intervention. Diagnosis is the first step in the intervention continuum; however, children in rural America are underserved due to personnel shortages. Limited studies have demonstrated the reliability of language testing conducted via telepractice. Further research examining the reliability of language tests administered via telepractice is necessary. The purpose of this study was to assess inter-rater reliability of three language tests administered via telepractice.
Vocal Function Exercises For Normal Voice: With And Without Semi-Occlusion, Megan Suzanne Brown
Vocal Function Exercises For Normal Voice: With And Without Semi-Occlusion, Megan Suzanne Brown
Theses and Dissertations--Communication Sciences and Disorders
The primary purpose of this investigation was to explore the effects of varying degrees of vocal tract semi-occlusion in Vocal Function Exercises (VFEs) on attainment of pre- established maximum phonation time (MPT) goals in individuals between the ages of 18 and 45 with normal voice. Individuals were randomized into three experimental groups: the traditional VFE with a semi-occluded vocal tract (SOVT), modified /o/ with partial occlusion, and modified /a/ without significant occlusion. For six weeks, the participants completed the four exercises two times each, twice daily on corresponding vocal tract postures assigned by group. Results indicated significant change in percent …