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From Ears To Brain: 5 Strategies For Communication Development, Katherine R. Sosna

2020 SLP Posters

Listening and talking doesn’t just happen because of early identification/diagnosis, early access to sound with proper amplification or accessibility to trained professionals. In order for children who are deaf and hard of hearing to get a kick start on their communication development, parents, caregivers, and providers can create enriched listening environments with the implementation of auditory verbal strategies. This poster explores the top five auditory-verbal strategies that children use.

What Is Known About The Dual Diagnosis Of Asd And Down Syndrome?, Brielle Henne

2020 SLP Posters

The poster will provide an overview of what is known about the dual diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. Two common ways DS-ASD present will be separated into two groups. Identifiable brain differences that distinguish children with DS-ASD from those diagnosed with DS alone will be stated. The importance, obstacles, how to keep individuals with DS-ASD from falling through the cracks will be discussed.

The Use Of Non-Words As Targets In The Treatment Of Speech Sound Disorders In Children, Nicole Hacking

2020 SLP Posters

The purpose of this poster is to explore non-words (NWs) as targets in the treatment of speech sound disorders (SSD) in children. To better understand the basic science behind word lexicality and phonological learning, the mechanisms at work will be explained. Non-words, phonological representation, and lexical representation will be defined in order to further understand the potential benefits of using non-words in therapy.

Anxiety Post-Stroke, Jacob Lendy

2020 SLP Posters

Around 20% of those who have had a stroke present with anxiety or anxiety-related symptoms along with change in quality of life and course of treatment of the stroke. This session will provide an overview of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders in post stroke patients while providing detail into defining characteristics of the disorder.

Accuracy In Screening For Autism Spectrum Disorder In Children With Down Syndrome, Molly Tessin

2020 SLP Posters

There is a high variance in prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in individuals with Down syndrome because of the absence in accurate screening measures for this specific population. Many professionals mistake a child’s deficits in social, language, linguistic, and adaptive skills as symptoms of an intellectual disability, which is a common characteristic found in individuals with DS, rather than as characteristics of co-occurring ASD. Due to this, appropriate interventions may be hindered or the child may be placed in an inappropriate educational placement, which could lead parents and/or caregivers to unnecessary hardship.

The Effects Of Communication Partner Training On People With Aphasia And Their Communication Partners, Allie Irene Mueller

2020 SLP Posters

Communication partners of people with aphasia (PWA) often experience difficulties in their conversations with PWA; these individuals often lack adequate communication support strategies when conversing with PWA. Communication partner training (CPT) is an expanding field within aphasiology that has been shown to have positive impacts on the communicative ability and well-being of communication partners and/or PWA. This session will provide an overview of CPT and its effects on PWA and their communication partners. Various approaches within CPT will be discussed.

Analysis Of Reported Therapeutic Effects Of Aphasia Choir Participation, Sarah Dixon

2020 SLP Posters

This research and review of literature aims to explore the potential for therapeutic efficacy and potential of people with expressive aphasia and/or apraxia of speech participating in Aphasia choir to improve speech. By reviewing relevant literature and patient-reported anecdotes, the implications neural components of music-based interventions will be discussed.

Measuring Identity In Individuals With Aphasia At Fontbonne University, Caroline I. Koenig

2020 SLP Posters

This research proposal will outline how modifying a pre-existing identity scale can measure whether G.R.A.C.E. therapy at Fontbonne University works to increase a sense of identity in individuals with aphasia and potential next steps in furthering the study.

Patient-Provider Communication In Inpatient Aac, Ellie Zempel

2020 SLP Posters

This poster provides a definition of effective patient-provider communication and an overview of the barriers to and risks of poor patient-provider communication in an acute setting. The use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supports in inpatient settings to improve patient outcomes and to benefit both patient and provider will be discussed. Strategies to implement AAC tools and the role of the SLP in supporting effective patient-provider communication will be identified.

Self-Identity And Social Communication In Children Who Are Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing, Traci Henry

2020 SLP Posters

In the current research, there was a reported relationship between self-identity and social communication development.

Language/Cognition Components Of Religious Expression For Clients Living Post Cva, Elizabeth Buckley

2020 SLP Posters

This presentation will provide information on the difficulties related to language and cognition clients face pertaining to the expression of their religious beliefs after a CVA. The three most common types of aphasia (Broca’s Wernicke’s, and Global) that commonly follow a CVA will be defined. The impact on emotional and cognitive functioning due to an inability to fully engage in religious practices will be discussed. Lastly, interventions to be used by SLPs to support language use and cognitive functioning in avenues of religious expression will be explained.

The Effect Of Insurance Coverage On Access To Aural Rehabilitation Services For Adults Following Cochlear Implantation: A Review Of The Significance Of Aural Rehabilitation For Adults With Cochlear Implants, Alyssa Regna

2020 SLP Posters

More than 324,000 individuals use cochlear implants worldwide, and this number is consistently increasing. Aural rehabilitation services are necessary for many reasons. These services help individuals utilize their device(s) to increase speech perception and word recognition, allowing them to better understand spoken language. They also encourage selfadvocacy skills and active participation in conversation across all settings and contexts. Limited and low levels of insurance coverage/reimbursement impede access to cochlear implants and aural rehabilitation services for adults following cochlear implant surgery.

Social Communication Deficits In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd), Toni Simmons

2020 SLP Posters

Social communication deficits are characterized by difficulties in social interaction, social cognition and pragmatics. These skills include but are not limited to responding to others, using gestures and talking about emotions and feelings and often occur in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Research reveals that males are 3 to 4 times more likely to receive a diagnosis of ASD than females. Diagnostic criteria for ASD are more often related to symptoms presented by males rather than females because of this imbalance. This can result in females with ASD being misdiagnosed or receiving a later diagnosis. This review of …

Fluency And Sound System Disorder: What To Do?, Madeline Broekelmann

2020 SLP Posters

Stuttering is a complex disorder that requires a multi-dynamic approach and becomes increasingly more complex when a comorbidity is present; therefore, this poster will present the available data on the comorbidity of fluency and sound system disorders in preschool aged children. Specifically, this poster will provide background information relating to the epidemiology of stuttering in terms of onset, speech characteristics, predictive factors, and current evidence-based practice. Background information pertaining to a sound system disorder and common therapeutic approaches will be discussed as well. Research regarding current clinical practice when treating both disorders and the efficacy behind treating both at the …

Early Intervention: The Use Of Aac/At In Preschool Classrooms, Lucy Guiffrida

2020 SLP Posters

Children use speech and language to express their wants and needs, interact socially and gain information about the world around them. When a child has difficulty with either speech or language, they face many challenges because they are unable to convey their message with their family, peers, teachers or community at large. Early Intervention (EI) is a key in remediating these communication difficulties. The sooner EI is provided the better. One way to aid children with complex communication needs is the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). A primary purpose of AAC is to increase opportunities for communication with …

Effects Of Pans/Pandas On Communication: A Review Of The Literature And Implications For The Slp, Lauren Miller

2020 SLP Posters

PANS, or Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, is characterized by a dramatic onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as obsessions, compulsions, tics, depression and anxiety. This syndrome is typically triggered by infections, metabolic disturbances or other inflammatory reactions. PANS is the overall category in which PANDAS falls, with which the trigger is the streptococcal infection. PANS can cause deterioration of a child’s school performance. More specifically, the child may suddenly present with ADHD, deficits in memory, and cognitive changes. Speech, language and feeding can be impacted due to the antibodies attacking the brain in response to PANDAS/PANS. A child may suddenly …

Ipei 2020: Allison Heideman, Allison Heideman

IPEI: 2020 Scholars

Program

MS, Speech Language Pathology | Fontbonne University

Education

BS, Communication Disorders | University of Central Missouri

Ipei 2020: Payton Thompson, Payton Thompson

IPEI: 2020 Scholars

Program

MS, Speech Language Pathology | Fontbonne University

Education

BA, Communication Sciences and Disorders | Western Washington University

Ipei 2020: Madeleine Mayer, Madeleine Mayer

IPEI: 2020 Scholars

Program

MS, Speech Language Pathology | Fontbonne University

Education

BS, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology | University of Nevada, Reno

Ipei 2020: Erin Shannon, Erin Shannon

IPEI: 2020 Scholars

Program

MA, Early Intervention in Deaf Education | Fontbonne University

Education

BA, Communication Sciences and Disorders | University of Wisconsin-Madison

BA, Spanish | University of Wisconsin-Madison

BA, Speech-Language Pathology | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Ipei 2020: Emily Miner, Emily Miner

IPEI: 2020 Scholars

Program

MS, Speech Language Pathology | Fontbonne University

Education

BA, Communication Sciences and Disorders | Southeast Missouri State University

Ipei 2020: Barbara Tate-Ward, Barbara Tate-Ward

IPEI: 2020 Scholars

Program

MA, Early Intervention in Deaf Education | Fontbonne University

Education

BA, Elementary Education and Cross Categorical Disabilities | Missouri Baptist University

Reading Specialist Certification | University of Missouri - St. Louis

Ipei 2020: Jessica Griffith, Jessica Griffith

IPEI: 2020 Scholars

Program

MS, Speech Language Pathology | Fontbonne University

Education

BS, Speech-Language Pathology | Ball State University

Minor in Special Education; Hearing Impaired | Ball State University

Michelle Nagly, Michelle Nagly

FCNC: 2020 Scholars

Program

Deaf Education, MA | Fontbonne University

Previous Education

Communication Disorders, BS | Bridgewater State University

Communicative Function And Diversity In Provider, Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Child, And Caregiver Speech During Telepractice, Rebekah G. O'Bryan, Jessica M. Julian, Maria V. Kondaurova

Undergraduate Arts and Research Showcase

How does the use of telepractice during speech language therapy affect the communicative function and communicative diversity of provider, deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) pediatric patient, and caregiver speech? This study examined communicative functions and diversity in the provider, DHH children with cochlear implants (n = 7, mean age = 4.9 years, range = 3.5-6.75 years), and caregiver utterances during one 30-minute in-person and one sequential tele session, order counterbalanced. To measure communicative function, each utterance was classified into 16 mutually exclusive categories for the child and into 15 categories for the adults. Communicative diversity was calculated as the number of …