Creating A Positive Parent-Professional Relationship In An Early-Intervention Setting,
2023
Fontbonne University
Creating A Positive Parent-Professional Relationship In An Early-Intervention Setting, Camryn Lee
2023 SLP Posters
The use of a coaching model, grounded in the adult learning theory, can create a positive parent-professional relationship in an early intervention setting. The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook (Rush and Sheldon, 2019) states “coaching is an adult learning strategy in which the coach promotes the learner’s ability to reflect on his or her actions as a means to determine the effectiveness of an action or practice and develop a plan for refinement and use of the action in immediate and future situations” (p.8). Literature reviews and parent/caregiver and professional perspectives who engage in coaching relationships were pulled from the extant …
What Do Slps Need To Consider When Picking A Peer For Peer-Mediated Intervention?,
2023
Fontbonne University
What Do Slps Need To Consider When Picking A Peer For Peer-Mediated Intervention?, Alex King
2023 SLP Posters
Peer-mediated intervention consists of the instruction of particular strategies to a small group of peers that demonstrates strengths in communication and social interactions with classmates diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder(ASD)(Thiemann-Bourque et. al., 2016). Peer-mediated intervention in a school setting is essential because it integrates the education of all children to provide opportunities to address play and functional communication skills.
Impact Of Social Isolation On Neuroplasticity In Adults Post-Neurological Injury,
2023
Fontbonne University
Impact Of Social Isolation On Neuroplasticity In Adults Post-Neurological Injury, Harriett Long
2023 SLP Posters
During the year 2020, a worldwide quarantine was set in place as a preventative strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Michigan Health Lab in June of 2020, 56% of people over the age of 50 said they sometimes or often felt isolated from others. In comparison, this statistic increased by over 100% from the original 27% reported back in 2018 (Gavin, 2020). Social isolation (SI) has been recognized as a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality in humans and animals for more than a quarter century (Cacioppo et al., 2014). Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to …
Why Speech Therapists Are Using Non-Words To Treat Speech Sound Disorders In Children,
2023
Fontbonne University
Why Speech Therapists Are Using Non-Words To Treat Speech Sound Disorders In Children, Hope Meyers
2023 SLP Posters
This poster aims to examine why speech therapists use non-words (NWs) to treat speech sound disorders (SSDs) in children. The science behind lexical and phonological learning can play a role in using non-words in therapy. Both real and non-words have been used to treat speech sound disorders. Using real words in treatment can help the child with sound generalizations, while using non-words, the child focuses exclusively on the words' articulation and phonological forms. Knowledge of what non-words, phonological, and lexical representations are willing better help understand the benefits of using non-words in therapy sessions.
Prevalence Of Voice Disorders In Cheerleaders: A Literature Review,
2023
Fontbonne University
Prevalence Of Voice Disorders In Cheerleaders: A Literature Review, Natalie Mcdowell
2023 SLP Posters
There is a higher prevalence of voice disorders in cheerleaders in comparison to their peers. Consistent strain of the vocal folds over time has led to the concern of vocal abuse in young cheerleaders. Long term effects of vocal abuse include structural effects to the vocal folds. If these structural effects occur, cheerleaders may experience distorted vocal quality, pitch, volume, and resonance in addition to pain and irritability. The purpose of this poster is to bring awareness to the prevalence of voice disorders in cheerleaders. The importance of implementing a vocal hygiene program is also discussed. Supplemental tools to implement …
The Effect Of The Use Of Enhanced Milieu Teaching On The Expressive Language Skills Of Young Children With Autism,
2023
Fontbonne University
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.
The Effect Of Yoga & Mindfulness On Chronic Aphasia,
2023
Fontbonne University
The Effect Of Yoga & Mindfulness On Chronic Aphasia, Marisa Perry
2023 SLP Posters
This presentation aims to describe the relationship between yoga/meditation and aphasia, lists considerations for implementation of yoga/meditation for people with aphasia, and identifies potential benefits of yoga/meditation for people with aphasia.
Tongue Tied Over A Frenotomy?,
2023
Fontbonne University
Tongue Tied Over A Frenotomy?, Anna Niehaus
2023 SLP Posters
Approximately 5-10% of individuals are born with ankyloglossia, also known as ‘tongue-tie’. Frenectomy, is a common treatment for ankyloglossia by un-attaching part of the frenulum. Current research is based on the initial impact of infant ankyloglossia as it pertains to infant feeding and swallowing. There is limited evidence to inform decisions about when or if mild-moderate ankyloglossia will have an impact on an individual’s speech later in life. This lack of evidence has led to controversy surrounding infant versus adolescent frenotomies and their utility for preventing speech impairment. Further research is necessary to determine whether a frenectomy as a child …
Benefits Of Interprofessional Collaboration For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students,
2023
Fontbonne University
Benefits Of Interprofessional Collaboration For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students, Samantha Schuneman
2023 SLP Posters
Interprofessional collaboration is essential to serve and maximize outcomes for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Speech-language pathologists, audiologists, otolaryngologists, and educators are among the many professionals that serve deaf and hard of hearing students. Although each of these professionals serve this population, interprofessional collaboration is often minimal and lacking. Strategies to implement successful interprofessional collaboration will be identified, as well as why interprofessional collaboration for the deaf and hard of hearing population is crucial. The impact of interprofessional collaboration on outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students will also be discussed.
Infant Cognition As A Predictor Of Language Development,
2023
Fontbonne University
Infant Cognition As A Predictor Of Language Development, Casey Ripplinger
2023 SLP Posters
Through everyday interactions with their caregivers, most infants readily acquire early communication that leads to the development of listening and spoken language. However, a child's cognitive abilities may predict their language acquisition trajectory and the complexity of language they ultimately achieve. This poster describes the cognitive skills which are known predictors of language acquisition. Furthermore, this poster offers suggested intervention activities which caregivers and professionals can utilize to enhance the development of language in young children.
Closing The Gap: Socioeconomic Status And Hearing Inequality,
2023
Fontbonne University
Closing The Gap: Socioeconomic Status And Hearing Inequality, Tra'mya Sims
2023 SLP Posters
For children who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) to learn to listen and talk, they need consistent, optimal access to sound (LSL, 2022). This is achieved using properly fit hearing technology (CIs, HAs, etc.). It has been found that individuals of lower socio-economic status (SES) have less access to hearing technology, less knowledge about the device use, and subsequently poorer listening/spoken language outcomes than their more affluent counterparts. Speech-language pathologists who serve these children and families must learn the specific needs of each client and their family for the most effective outcome. Regardless of socioeconomic status or background, parents play …
Effects Of Diabetes On Speech And Language Across The Lifespan,
2023
Fontbonne University
Effects Of Diabetes On Speech And Language Across The Lifespan, Tayla Slay
2023 SLP Posters
According to the CDC, “diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way your body turns food into energy”. More than 37 million adults in the United States have diabetes which is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. With diabetes affecting such a large portion of the population, what do speech-language pathologists need to know about how blood sugar affects speech and language in various types of individuals? This literature review explores the effects of language development later in the life of babies born to mothers with diabetes. The effects that diabetes has on adults’ …
Beyond Oral Care: Impact Of Oral Pathogens On The Respiratory System,
2023
Fontbonne University
Beyond Oral Care: Impact Of Oral Pathogens On The Respiratory System, Iryna Schwartz
2023 SLP Posters
The elderly population and medically compromised patients are at greater risk for the development of aspiration pneumonia. This poster intends to examine the relationships between oral dysbiosis and lung pathogenesis. The basic dental science of how oral pathogens invade the oral cavity will be explained. The link between oral disease and aspiration pneumonia will be discussed. Attention to oral health management will also be applied.
Speech-Language Pathologists’ Experience With Augmentative And Alternative Communication In The Public-School Early Childhood Setting,
2023
Fontbonne University
Speech-Language Pathologists’ Experience With Augmentative And Alternative Communication In The Public-School Early Childhood Setting, Genevieve Streeter
2023 SLP Posters
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices are used to facilitate communication in individuals with speech and/or language deficits. By facilitating receptive and expressive language, it provides a means of communication in which a child can communicate and be understood by others. AAC is growing among the early childhood setting as research has shown that earlier access to AAC can improve communication skills even at an early age (Branson & Demchak, 2009). Speech-language pathologists (SLP) play a substantial role in AAC intervention among preschoolers. They are responsible for conducting the evaluation, selecting the appropriate AAC method, providing intervention, communicating with and …
Aphasia Beyond The Western Aphasia Battery Cutoff: What To Do?,
2023
Fontbonne University
Aphasia Beyond The Western Aphasia Battery Cutoff: What To Do?, Sarah Schuckmann
2023 SLP Posters
Aphasia is a complex language disorder that can vary in severity dependent upon the amount of damage in specific areas of the brain responsible for language expression and comprehension. Typically, the extent of the disorder, and prediction for successful treatment is assessed and confirmed by a set of comprehensive language tests conducted by a speech-language pathologist. The Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R) is commonly used to assess the linguistic and non-linguistic skills most frequently affected by aphasia. A score of 93.8 or above distinguishes an individual as normal or non-aphasic; however, many people with aphasia score above this cut-off and still …
The Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction In Young Adults,
2023
Murray State University
The Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction In Young Adults, Allison Lyman
Murray State Theses and Dissertations
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is a condition that results from abnormal vocal fold adduction upon inspiration (Abdel-Hamid, 2018). Symptoms of this ailment include dyspnea, choking sensations, an audible stridor, and/or coughing during physical exertion (Marcinow et al., 2014). These symptoms affect an individual’s ability to breathe adequately during exercise. A review of current literature suggests that there are a variety of interventions that can be used to reduce perceived dyspnea in individuals who suffer from EILO. One such intervention is known as inspiratory muscle training (IMT), which works to reduce dyspnea by strengthening the primary muscle of inspiration: the posterior …
Gamelan Gong Directivity Dataset,
2023
Brigham Young University
Gamelan Gong Directivity Dataset, Samuel D. Bellows, Dallin T. Harwood, Kent L. Gee, Micah R. Shepherd
Directivity
No abstract provided.
Development And Validation Of The Montreal Cognitive Assessment For People With Hearing Impairment (Moca-H),
2023
Edith Cowan University
Development And Validation Of The Montreal Cognitive Assessment For People With Hearing Impairment (Moca-H), Piers Dawes, David Reeves, Wai Kent Yeung, Fiona Holland, Anna Pavlina Charalambous, Mathieu Côté, Renaud David, Catherine Helmer, Robert Laforce, Ralph N. Martins, Antonis Politis, Annie Pye, Gregor Russell, Saima Sheikh, Marie-Josée Sirois, Hamid R. Sohrabi, Chyrssoula Thodi, Kathleen Gallant, Ziad Nasreddine, Iracema Leroi
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Background: Hearing impairment is common among older adults and affects cognitive assessments for identification of dementia which rely on good hearing function. We developed and validated a version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for people with hearing impairment. Methods: We adapted existing MoCA 8.1 items for people with hearing impairment by presenting instructions and stimuli in written rather than spoken format. One Attention domain and two Language domain items required substitution by alternative items. Three and four candidate items respectively were constructed and field-tested along with the items adapted to written form. We used a combination of individual item …
Feasibility And Reliability Of Health-Related Physical Fitness Tests In Children And Adolescents With Hearing Impairment,
2023
Old Dominion University
Feasibility And Reliability Of Health-Related Physical Fitness Tests In Children And Adolescents With Hearing Impairment, Jiafu Huang, Jianmei Yang, Justin A. Haegele, Lijuan Wang, Sitong Chen, Chunxiao Li
Human Movement Sciences Faculty Publications
Although research supports the feasibility and reliability of health-related physical fitness (HRPF) tests in typically developing children and adolescents, little is known regarding the feasibility and reliability of these tests for those with hearing impairments (HI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of a HRPF test battery for children and adolescents with HI. A test–retest design with a one-week interval was conducted with 26 participants with HI (mean age: 12.7 ± 2.8 years; 9 male). The feasibility and reliability of seven field-based HRPF tests (i.e., body mass index, grip strength, standing long jump, vital …
A Scoping Review: Identifying Targeted Intervention Strategies For Workers With Occupational Hearing Loss,
2023
Edith Cowan University
A Scoping Review: Identifying Targeted Intervention Strategies For Workers With Occupational Hearing Loss, Adelle Liebenberg, Melinda Gardner, Valerie M. Nie, Carole L. James, Sue Reed
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
An apparent disconnect exist in workplaces regarding identification of occupational hearing loss (OHL) and implementation of specific strategies to prevent progression of OHL, evident through continued high incidence of OHL. This scoping review aimed to identify evidence regarding targeted intervention used by industry, specifically to prevent the progression of OHL for workers. The scoping review was undertaken using the PRISMA-ScR methodology. Search terms were based on three broad categories, hearing loss, workplace, and intervention. Initially 1309 articles were identified for screening and 1,207 studies not meeting the criteria were excluded. Full text reviews of 102 articles were completed and a …
