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Implementing In-Line Speaking Valves During Mechanical Ventilation, Grace Davis Jan 2023

Implementing In-Line Speaking Valves During Mechanical Ventilation, Grace Davis

2023 SLP Posters

The Passy Muir Valve (PMV) is a one-way speaking valve that allows a patient with a tracheostomy to inspire through the trach tube and exhale through the upper airway and vocal cords. The PMV provides opportunity for increased communication for respiratory patients, decreasing psycho-emotional distress and increasing overall quality of life while the tracheostomy is placed. Additionally, the PMV also improves secretion management and swallowing leading to a reduced risk of aspiration. While it is common to delay intervention until a patient is no longer using mechanical ventilation, a review of literature has indicated benefits to initiating PMV intervention prior …


Neurodiversity Affirming Goal Writing, Maggie O’Brien O’Brien Jan 2023

Neurodiversity Affirming Goal Writing, Maggie O’Brien O’Brien

2023 SLP Posters

The rise of the neurodiversity movement has started to question social communication and pragmatic therapy as we know it today. This movement started in the 1990s when Autistic people were able to connect and share ideas in online forums. These groups went on to create a social-justice movement for Autistic self-advocacy along with their own Autistic culture. This community has pointed out that some forms of pragmatic therapy can promote masking.


Communication Approach For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: ​ Picture Exchange Communication System, Melissa Davis Jan 2023

Communication Approach For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: ​ Picture Exchange Communication System, Melissa Davis

2023 SLP Posters

There is a range of intervention approaches for individuals with autism who have minimal verbal expressive language. This study reviews a commonly used low-tech option known as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to teach functional communication to individuals through a multi-phase process. Through different research findings, the study will demonstrate factors influencing the effectiveness of PECS for communication development at a school setting. As seen in Ganz et al. (2012) meta-analysis, it has been determined that PECS can be effective in developing functional communication for individuals with autism.


The Effect Of The Use Of Enhanced Milieu Teaching On The Expressive Language Skills Of Young Children With Autism, Anne Murphy Jan 2023

The Effect Of The Use Of Enhanced Milieu Teaching On The Expressive Language Skills Of Young Children With Autism, Anne Murphy

2023 SLP Posters

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the use of Enhanced Milieu Teaching (EMT) on the expressive language skills of young children diagnosed as having autism. Findings of the literature indicate an increase in expressive language in multiple areas. Further research is necessary due to a variety of implications.


Developing A Better Understanding Of Autism Spectrum Condition (Asc) In Girls & Women, Elyssa S. Male Jan 2021

Developing A Better Understanding Of Autism Spectrum Condition (Asc) In Girls & Women, Elyssa S. Male

2021 SLP Posters

Today, professionals are creating goals that are teaching and reinforcing autistic students to mask, but long-term masking causes mental-health issues and suicide in autistic clients.