Genetic Candidate Variants In Two Multigenerational Families With Childhood Apraxia Of Speech, 2016 Marshall University
Genetic Candidate Variants In Two Multigenerational Families With Childhood Apraxia Of Speech, Peter Beate, Ellen M. Wijsman, Alejandro Q. Nato Jr., University Of Washington Center For Mendelian Genomics, Mark M. Matsushita, Kathy L. Chapman, Ian B. Stanaway, John Wolff, Kaori Oda, Virginia B. Gabo, Wendy H. Raskind
Biochemistry and Microbiology
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a severe and socially debilitating form of speech sound disorder with suspected genetic involvement, but the genetic etiology is not yet well understood. Very few known or putative causal genes have been identified to date, e.g., FOXP2 and BCL11A. Building a knowledge base of the genetic etiology of CAS will make it possible to identify infants at genetic risk and motivate the development of effective very early intervention programs. We investigated the genetic etiology of CAS in two large multigenerational families with familial CAS. Complementary genomic methods included Markov chain Monte Carlo linkage …
Verification And Quantification Of Surface Electromyographic (Emg) Activity Of The Masseter Muscle, 2016 Western Michigan University
Verification And Quantification Of Surface Electromyographic (Emg) Activity Of The Masseter Muscle, Kelsey Bowles
Honors Theses
Purpose: The goal of the present study is to develop and evaluate an automated technique for measuring biting and chewing related surface electromyographic (EMG) activity of the masseter muscle.
Methods: Data from 28 neurologically healthy participants between the ages of 18-40 were selected for this study. The procedure for collecting the bite/chew data consisted of the participant biting down and chewing three small breath mints while an EMG sensor recorded the masseter muscle activity. A five-step Matlab-based algorithm was created to accurately identify onsets and offsets of each bite and chew event.
Results: Compared to manual measurements using standard …
Acoustic Correlates Of Speech Naturalness In Post-Treatment Adults Who Stutter: Role Of Fundamental Frequency, 2016 Western Michigan University
Acoustic Correlates Of Speech Naturalness In Post-Treatment Adults Who Stutter: Role Of Fundamental Frequency, Jacqueline Schmitt
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Acoustic Correlates Of Speech Naturalness In Post-Treatment Adults Who Stutter: Role Of Speaking Rate, 2016 Western Michigan University
Acoustic Correlates Of Speech Naturalness In Post-Treatment Adults Who Stutter: Role Of Speaking Rate, Caylee Jessen
Honors Theses
Purpose: While many stuttering therapy programs can result in a decrease in stuttering behaviors among participants, some clients leave therapy with speech sounding unnatural due in part to the therapy techniques themselves. The aim of the current study is to examine associations between selected acoustic measures of speaking rate and listener ratings of speech naturalness in a group of adults who stutter following participation in an intensive fluency shaping treatment program.
Methods: Twenty-nine adults who stutter, drawn from an existing database of speech samples, served as participants. All participants had recently completed a four-week group-based intensive fluency shaping treatment program. …
Exploring The Impact Of Globalization On Linguistic Culture, 2016 Western Michigan University
Exploring The Impact Of Globalization On Linguistic Culture, Autumn Kearney
Honors Theses
Awareness and mastery of a country’s cultural norms provides a person with access to public services, ceremonies, traditions and an unlimited number of other dimensions that would be otherwise unavailable. This study looks specifically at linguistic culture, which is the entirety of views, attitudes, assumptions and other ideas people acquire about language (Schiffman, 2012). Although the linguistic climate in the U.S Midwest is different than that in Senegal, one cannot fully understand either culture without knowledge of the linguistic culture in both country contexts. This study examines the linguistic cultures in both country contexts and uses ethnomethodology to examine the …
The Effects Of Globalization On English Language Learning: Perspectives From Senegal And The United States, 2016 Western Michigan University
The Effects Of Globalization On English Language Learning: Perspectives From Senegal And The United States, Anna Poggensee
Honors Theses
This study is an analytical comparison among perspectives about English as a nonnative language and its function in Senegal, West Africa and the U.S. Midwest. The purpose of this study is to establish a better understanding of the effects of globalization in both countries by focusing on the increasing use of the English language (Crystal, 2003) and how it is used within diverse societies. Globalization can be defined as “the interconnections of global economic, political, cultural and environmental processes that continually transform present conditions” (Steger, 2003, p.7-8).Within the context of globalization, this topic allows for a broader understanding of the …
Memory Support For Adults With Alzheimer’S Disease: Applications For Speech-Language Pathologists, 2016 Western Michigan University
Memory Support For Adults With Alzheimer’S Disease: Applications For Speech-Language Pathologists, Laura Dober
Honors Theses
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and is known to cause progressive and severely debilitating impairments in cognition, especially in memory. Deficits in memory and cognition are clearly reflected in the communication of people diagnosed with this progressive, degenerative, incurable disease, placing speech-language pathologists as important members of a care team for adults with AD. Speech-language pathologists provide treatment to support memory, and therefore communication, in people with AD through direct and indirect methods. Some examples of memory supportive strategies include spaced-retrieval learning, the use of external memory aids and assistive technology, Montessori methods, and manipulations …
Increasing Confidence In Evidence-Based Information Gathering For First Year Aud Students, 2016 University of the Pacific
Increasing Confidence In Evidence-Based Information Gathering For First Year Aud Students, Mickel Paris, Jiong Hu, Veronica Koo, Susanna Marshall, Gabriella Musacchia
University Libraries Librarian and Staff Presentations
Success of students in Doctor of Audiology programs largely depends on the ability of the learner to find and evaluate scholarly evidence. The purpose of this study is to measure changes in student information gathering confidence and behavior following training in evidence-based information gathering strategies. Results support the hypothesis that understanding foundational concepts in evidence-based practice (EBP) early in the first year of doctoral education allows the learner to gain confidence in information gathering and produce higher quality scholarly output.
The Elicitation Method For Past Tense Verb Production In Children With Specific Language Impairment And Typical Language, 2016 East Tennessee State University
The Elicitation Method For Past Tense Verb Production In Children With Specific Language Impairment And Typical Language, Morgan Geise, Heather Green, Olivia Hart, Abbi Leitnaker, Kerry Proctor-Williams
ETSU Faculty Works
Past tense verb production in children with specific language impairment and language-matched children with typical language was compared using language samples and a standardized probe (Rice/Wexler Test of Early Grammatical Impairment). Analyses revealed accuracy and error type differences between elicitation types and groups. Results have important clinical practice implications.
Practices Supporting Breastfeeding In The Nicu: A National Survey, 2016 James Madison University
Practices Supporting Breastfeeding In The Nicu: A National Survey, Elizabeth E. Nottingham
Showcase of Graduate Student Scholarship and Creative Activities
Babies who are born early are at risk for developing serious life-threatening conditions and developmental delays. Providing babies with breast milk, and helping them breast feed has been shown to reduce the chances of these conditions and delays. However, hospitals across the country have adopted wildly different practices when it comes to feeding these babies. By understanding the current practices in hospitals across the country, we can begin to understand how to affect change.
Let's Talk Speech! Volume 9 Issue 1, 2016 Molloy College
Let's Talk Speech! Volume 9 Issue 1, Barbara T. Schmidt Ph.D.
Communication Sciences and Disorders Newsletter
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department has been experiencing fairly steady growth. I am proud of our faculty, who strive to graduate individuals who are aptly prepared to meet the challenges of professional life as a speech language pathologist. Overall, upon graduation our students report being well prepared and pleased with their success. As you take a look at this edition of Let’s Talk Speech I encourage you to think about all the hard working individuals who come together to make our department a vibrant place to learn. Reflect on your experiences and consider all the aspects of your life …
Better Hearing Devices And Many Forms Of Delivery, 2016 East Tennessee State University
Better Hearing Devices And Many Forms Of Delivery, Earl E. Johnson
ETSU Faculty Works
No abstract provided.
Deaf Or [Insert Ethnicity Here]? The Impact Of South African Sign Language And Deaf Community Membership On The Ethnic Identities Of Three Deaf Students In Cape Town, 2016 SIT Graduate Institute - Study Abroad
Deaf Or [Insert Ethnicity Here]? The Impact Of South African Sign Language And Deaf Community Membership On The Ethnic Identities Of Three Deaf Students In Cape Town, Leanna Quach
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
South African Sign Language (SASL) is the language used by most members of the Deaf community in South Africa. SASL, much like other signed languages, has a long history of development, acceptance, and non-acceptance. The history of SASL is undeniably intertwined and affected by the political history of South Africa. This article examines the relationship between ethnicity, language, and identity in the context of South African Sign Language and the Deaf community. It seeks to understand how the use of South African Sign Language as one’s main language affects one’s identity and their identification with their racial group. The article …
An Intensive Aphasia Needs Assessment Tool, 2016 Western Kentucky University
An Intensive Aphasia Needs Assessment Tool, Dalana Marie Henson
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Persons with aphasia (PWAs) often demonstrate challenges in the areas of expressive language, comprehension, reading, and writing. Due to these deficits, PWAs have limited opportunity to express their opinions and contribute to treatment planning. This project focused on the development of a self-report needs assessment tool for PWAs that facilitates PWAs participation in treatment planning. The needs assessment tool was designed using aphasia-friendly features including pictographic/visual analog scale, key words in bold, simple wording, large font, consistent question formatting, flexible administration, and the use of a communication partner/interview. The needs assessment tool was administered to seven PWAs in the Bowling …
The Effect Of Cost, Benefit, And Level Of Technology On Patient Preference And Satisfaction With Hearing Aids, 2016 Louisiana Tech University
The Effect Of Cost, Benefit, And Level Of Technology On Patient Preference And Satisfaction With Hearing Aids, Lindsay M. Young
Doctoral Dissertations
The present double blind study sought to determine if experienced hearing aid users can differentiate between different levels of hearing aid technology. Specifically, the following research questions were addressed: (1) Are HINT scores affected by level of hearing aid technology for experienced hearing aid users?; 2) Is benefit/satisfaction of hearing aids affected by level of technology for experienced hearing aid users?; and (3) How do hearing aid users rank different levels of technology? If a perceptual difference in hearing aid technology is identified by hearing aid users, participants were asked to identify how money much they would be willing to …
The Use Of And Readiness For Speech-Language Telepractice In Medical Settings Of Rural Areas Of Nevada, 2016 Western Kentuckty University
The Use Of And Readiness For Speech-Language Telepractice In Medical Settings Of Rural Areas Of Nevada, Corinne Balliette
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This study was developed to investigate the readiness or willingness of providers, speech language therapists (SLPs), and patients to participate in telepractice for speech-language therapy services in rural areas of Nevada. Nevada has not ranked high in healthcare for several years and was noted to have low SLP to patient ratios, especially in rural areas of Nevada. A thorough literature review identified international and national studies that have shown resistance to telepractice expressed by patients and providers, but it has also shown an increase in interest post telepractice therapy. Nevada does not have current research on readiness to participate in …
Exploring Oculomotor Trends In Collegiate Athletes, 2016 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Exploring Oculomotor Trends In Collegiate Athletes, Brett Whorley, Julie A. Honaker
UCARE Research Products
Collaborative efforts to improve athlete safety without significantly hindering the rules of the games aim to develop a novel system to better measure and diagnose concussions. Provided that common signs of concussions include blurred vision, distant gaze, and dizziness, the Dizziness and Balance Disorders Lab at UNL believes that the simple oculomotor exam studied in this project may be applied to this procedure. Within the broader goal to better understand the causes, signs, symptoms, and prognosis of concussions, researchers desired to further investigate the results of this oculomotor test. The aim was to identify and interpret correlations between collegiate athlete …
Prediction Of Communication Risk Before 12 Months With The Iscbs: Group Outcomes At 3 Years, 2016 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Prediction Of Communication Risk Before 12 Months With The Iscbs: Group Outcomes At 3 Years, Kristi Leutzinger, Maggie Steinhauser, Emma Fleisher
UCARE Research Products
This study reports communication outcomes of typically developing infants given the Infant Social and Communication Behavior Scales (ISCBS) at 2-12 months. Results indicate patterns of infant behaviors on the ISCBS that differed between infants who later demonstrated language impairments or autism at age three years from those who did not.
Mining The Csdcas Data: Uses For Admission Tables, Grant Preparation, And Caa Reports, 2016 University of the Pacific
Mining The Csdcas Data: Uses For Admission Tables, Grant Preparation, And Caa Reports, Larry Boles, Jim Tsiamtsiouris
School of Pharmacy Faculty Presentations
No abstract provided.
Global Engagement: Problem Solving And Information Exchange, 2016 Lamar University
Global Engagement: Problem Solving And Information Exchange, Vinaya Manchaiah, Brenda Louw
ETSU Faculty Works
This interactive session provides opportunities (1) to share ideas for infusing global perspectives and goals into CAPCSD projects, conferences, and the work of committees and task forces; (2) to discuss ways to collaborate in an ongoing global engagement projects and help include content for 2017 conference; and (3) to create how-to guides for ethical and culturally attuned translational research, and clinical education, and service learning.