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The Effect Of Exercise Interventions On Cognitive Functions In Individuals With Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Emma Moreland

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Purpose: Previous research showed that exercise positively impacts cognition, specifically executive functioning. This systematic review aims to determine the impact of exercise on cognitive functions in people with Down Syndrome.

Method: A systematic review of the research literature related to the influence of exercise on cognition for individuals with Down syndrome was carried out. Included studies were evaluated for level of evidence and appraised for strength of study design. Post-intervention change score differences between groups were analyzed using effect sizes (Hedge’s g).

Results: Fifteen intervention studies met inclusionary criteria and were included in the systematic review. Levels of evidence for …

Improving Diagnostic Outcomes For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders Within The Hispanic Community In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bethany Waddey

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Despite the importance of early identification and intervention of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Hispanic children are significantly under-diagnosed with ASD in comparison to non-Hispanic, white children due to barriers to ASD identification in this population. The purpose of this research is to determine the levels of ASD knowledge in the Hispanic community in Bowling Green, the barriers that may contribute to why ASD is underdiagnosed in Hispanic children, and how to mitigate these barriers. This research analyzes the results of a survey, called the “Autism Spectrum Knowledge Scale- General Population Version”, administered to 51 participants from the Hispanic population of …

Caregiver Experiences Of Feeding Instruction For Infants Born With Cleft Lip And/Or Palate, Clare Huang

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to learn what feeding education was provided to caregivers of infants with cleft lip and/or palate and how they view the feeding experience. Method: Participants (n=5) were recruited from two Facebook support groups, Cleft Lip and Palate Support Group :*) and Cleft Mom Support. The data were collected using Qualtrics™ software. The questionnaire consisted of eight demographic questions and seven topic-specific questions. The demographic questions included the exclusion and inclusion criteria. The participants of this study were required to be an English-speaking parent or a caregiver of a child under one year of …

Promoting A Walk/Run Event To Expand Services For Individuals With Disabilities, Mckenzie Rodgers

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (CEC) at WKU provides services to many individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays and disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, the clinic relies heavily on donations and fundraisers as sources of income. One of the CEC’s primary fundraisers is the annual LifeSkills Run/Walk for Autism. This event is held each April during autism awareness month, at the Bowling Green Ballpark, providing an opportunity for the community to support the clinic in an enjoyable way.

For an honors capstone experience, the author promoted the 15th annual LifeSkills Run/Walk for Autism …

A Pilot Study: An Evaluation Of Accessibility Of Resources For Parents Of D/Deaf/Hoh Children In Ky/Tn, Amara Danturthi

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Most parents of d/Deaf/Hoh children are not Deaf, making it imperative for easy access to diverse strategies to ensure smooth communication between them and their child. Parents make the paramount decision of what their child’s first language should be, therefore, access to current information on communication strategies is crucial in this journey. Many families fall on resources sometimes from sources in different formats to understand what may work best for them. The accessibility and availability of these resources are a crucial component in the parent’s decision-making process. Due to the unique dynamics between hearing parents and d/Deaf/Hoh children, this pilot …

Ua94/6/1 Pandemic Personal Narrative, Leah Painter

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

COVID-19 personal narrative written by student Leah Painter for History 241 class.

Ua94/6/1 Covid-19 Diary, Kaleb Workman

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of COVID-19 by Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science student Kaleb Workman.

Social Engagement Of Nursing Home Residents: A Comparison Of Two Observation Methods, Annika Gabbard

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In Kentucky, low levels of physical activity and social engagement negatively impact health. This problem led to the creation of Bingocize®, an exercise program that combines the game of Bingo with intermittent exercises in a group setting to increase levels of positive affect, physical health, and, the focus of this study, social engagement. Since clear benefits of social engagement have been established, measurement and documentation of this behavior can assist in determining the level of potential benefit from Bingocize®. The purpose of this study was to compare the opinions of healthcare workers who have experience with Bingocize® on two measures …

A Survey Of Slp Graduate Students Pre- And Post-Telepractice Training During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kelly Allison Frost

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Many university programs in speech-language pathology who offer clinical training as part of their graduate program, transitioned to a telepractice service delivery model in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the current research project was to survey graduate student opinions and perspectives on the telepractice service delivery model before and after training. Graduate students enrolled in a SLP distance program at WKU participated in a summer clinical internship and were asked to complete pre- and post-surveys about their remote clinical experience. Pre- and postsurveys were completed by 27 graduate students who were enrolled in the summer clinical internship …

Ua94/6/1 Covid-19: The New Plague, Kaylene Bliss

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

COVID-19 personal narrative written by student Kaylene Bliss for History 241 class.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Decker, A. Decker

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections on the Covid-19 by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student A. Decker.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Mckay-Wilkins, A. Mckay-Wilkins

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student A. McKay-Wilkins.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Gabbard, A. Gabbard

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student A. Gabbard.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Rich, A. Rich

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student A. Rich.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Whobrey, A. Whobrey

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student A. Whobrey.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Robinson, C. Robinson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student C. Robinson.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Wheeler, H. Wheeler

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student H. Wheeler.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Barnes, K. Barnes

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student K. Barnes.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Church, K. Church

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student K. Church.

Ua94/6/1/ Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Holloman, K. Holloman

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student K. Holloman

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Perdew, H. Perdew

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student H. Perdew.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Couch, E. Couch

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student E. Couch.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Thomas, K. Thomas

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student K. Thomas.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Williamson, K. Williamson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student K. Williamson.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Williams, C. Williams

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student C. Williams.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Gunderson, H. Gunderson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student H. Gunderson.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Wethington, L. Wethington

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student L. Wethington.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Belcher, E. Belcher

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student E. Belcher.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Weizapfel, M. Weizapfel

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student M. Weizapfel.

Ua94/6/1 Clinic Covid-19 Reflections - Rogan, R. Rogan

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of Covid-19 pandemic by WKU Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate student R. Rogan.