MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:37:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636124&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268897%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The studies point to the importance of home-based and indirect intervention and, in many cases, emphasize the parental perspective. There is a need for intervention studies to include a cost dimension based on readily comparable methods of establishing unit costs and for greater use to be made of cost-effectiveness analysis more generally. PMID: 22268897 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636124 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636123&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268898%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Research evidence is one of the pillars of EBP. Despite problems with the nature and use of such evidence, it has a positive contribution to make to clinical practice as it provides for a scientific touchstone. However, it may be that the speech and language therapist and not the research evidence is the primary pivot upon which scientific practice is based. PMID: 22268898 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636123 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636122&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268899%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Snowling MJ, Hulme C Abstract Against a backdrop of research on individual differences in reading disorders, this review considers a range of effective interventions to promote reading and language skills evaluated by our group. The review begins by contrasting the reading profiles seen in dyslexia and reading comprehension impairment and then argues that different interventions will be required. It is well established that effective interventions for decoding deficits (dyslexia) involve work on letter-sound knowledge, phonological awareness and reading practice to reinforce emergent skills. In contrast, effective interventions for reading comprehension difficulties involve training to promote oral language skills and text comprehension strategies. Together the findings of... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636122 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636121&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268900%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Four hours of semantic therapy on discrete semantic categories led to significant gains on a general standardized test of word finding, enabling the participants to begin to close the gap between their performance and that of their typically developing peers. These gains were maintained after 5 months. A small amount of therapy can lead to significant gains even with secondary aged pupils with severe language difficulties. However, further studies are needed to find ways of improving word-finding abilities in discourse. PMID: 22268900 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636121 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636120&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268901%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bird EK, Lamond E, Holden J Abstract This survey study investigates issues related to bilingualism and autism. Bilingualism is common around the world but there is little published information to guide professionals and parents in making decisions about bilingualism for children with autism. Participants were 49 parents or guardians of children with autism who were members of a bilingual family; 75% were raising their child with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to be bilingual or multilingual. Professionals did not always support this choice. Parents reported that living in a bilingual community and the need to communicate with various people in a variety of venues supported a bilingual choice along with the enrichment and job opportunities that bilingualism afforded. Paren... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636120 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636119&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268902%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The distinct profiles of dysarthria associated with FRDA indicate that approaches that address multiple subsystems are necessary for the accurate characterization and quantification of the motor speech disorder. Further research is required to investigate the decline in speech function as the disease progresses, as changes in speech function over time may be a good indicator of neurological decline in FRDA. PMID: 22268902 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636119 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636118&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268903%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Steele C, Sasse C, Bressmann T Abstract It was hypothesized that tongue-palate pressure generation might directly facilitate hyoid movement in swallowing through the anatomical connections of the extrinsic tongue muscles. If true, non-invasive measures of tongue-palate pressure timing might serve as a proxy measure of hyoid excursion. The timing relationships between events in the tongue-palate pressure and hyoid movement profiles during water and nectar-thick liquid swallowing in healthy adults were explored. Concurrent intra-oral manometry and submental B-mode midsagittal ultrasound were recorded. It was determined that there is no obligate sequence in the onsets, or offsets, of tongue-palate pressures and hyoid excursion. Timing lags (either of hyoid movement lagging to... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636118 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636117&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268904%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results indicate that the perceptual impression of 'scanning' in Japanese ataxic cases derives mainly from the breakdown of isochrony in terms of difficulty in keeping the length of vowel segments of Japanese invariable during speech production. In addition, the tendency toward irregular shortening of the length of phonemically long Japanese vowels is thought to reinforce the impression of 'scanning' in ataxic speech in Japanese cases. PMID: 22268904 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636117 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636116&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268905%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The findings highlight the difficulties children with Down syndrome have in producing personal narratives, despite exposure to a national English curriculum that encourages children to develop and convey 'personal voice'. Clinical implications of these findings will be presented. PMID: 22268905 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636116 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636113&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22268906%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Dysphagia and dysarthria have been identified as symptoms in previous research, however the prevalence and pathophysiology of these symptoms have not been explored. This paper indicates that voice and swallow problems are a common, though predominantly mild feature of mitochondrial disease and that there is a core group of pathophysiological symptoms linked to the presence of voice and swallowing problems. This paper recommends early referral to speech and language therapists to identify emerging dysphonia and dysphagia and to provide appropriate intervention. PMID: 22268906 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636113 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5636113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356901&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026564%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The sociocultural approach enables the clinician to interpret results in the light of the child's linguistic and cultural background. In addition, combining approaches mitigates the weaknesses inherent in each approach. PMID: 22026564 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356901 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:46:43 +0100 5356901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356900&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026565%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: An average of 6 h of speech and language therapy in a 6-month period can produce significant improvement in performance, and it has been shown to be more effective than no treatment over the same 6-month period for children with primary speech and/or language impairment. PMID: 22026565 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356900 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:46:33 +0100 5356900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356899&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026566%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Anxiety symptoms appear to be a consistent feature of some individuals with SLI in young adulthood whilst depressive symptoms can diminish. PMID: 22026566 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356899 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:46:24 +0100 5356899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356898&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026567%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Although many children were performing well within the normal range, a substantial proportion were not, having considerable implications for the way that services are delivered to these children. Given the high prevalence of delayed structural language difficulties in this group, there is a clear need for a more universal 'population'-based approaches to service delivery. PMID: 22026567 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356898 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:46:15 +0100 5356898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356897&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026568%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: This study indicates the presence of high levels of SLCN among individuals in residential care, much of it severe and pervasive in nature, and in large part unsuspected. The CCC-2 has the potential for use as a screening tool for this population. There is a compelling case for speech and language therapy services to address issues of awareness and access with regard to this population. This preliminary research supports the need for further investigation on a larger and wider scale. PMID: 22026568 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356897 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:46:06 +0100 5356897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356896&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026569%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: These data show that although the GAPS test can be used by a range of people who work with young children, it is not a sensitive screener for language impairment when used by trained researchers. PMID: 22026569 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356896 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:45:57 +0100 5356896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356895&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026570%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The study revealed that healthcare practitioners involved in the care of individuals receiving HMV need to improve their understanding and knowledge of issues related to ventilator-supported communication. Individuals receiving HMV encounter a needlessly long and lonely struggle to achieve effective communication. They face numerous challenges regarding their communication, and they need to be heard in both literal and figurative senses. To overcome these challenges they need support from competent healthcare practitioners and personal assistants, and continuous follow-up by speech and language therapists tailoring communicative solutions to fit individual needs. PMID: 22026570 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communic... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356895 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:45:48 +0100 5356895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356894&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026571%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Overall, measures that control for volubility did not correlate significantly with child temperament; however, measures that reflected volubility tended to correlate weakly with some aspects of temperament, particularly Surgency. Results provide a degree of discriminant evidence for the validity of MLU and measures of type (i.e., NDW) and token use (i.e., NTW) when derived from a standardized number of utterances. PMID: 22026571 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356894 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:45:39 +0100 5356894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356893&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026572%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Overall, gestures were used as a transitional tool towards children's first two-word utterances. This result highlights gesture use as a robust phenomenon during the early stages of syntactic development across populations. The observed differences in gesture use between requests and comments might be explained by differences in interactional as well as in procedural context. PMID: 22026572 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356893 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:45:30 +0100 5356893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356892&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026573%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: These findings seem to reflect the influence of salience, regularity and frequency on language learning. Typical child-adult discourse patterns as well as the canonical SOV Turkish word order make verb suffixes perceptually salient, available in working memory and frequently repeated. The findings support the view that the language patterns seen in children with atypical development will differ from one language type to the next. They also suggest that regardless of language or syntactic class, children will have greater difficulty with those features of grammar that have higher cognitive processing costs. PMID: 22026573 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356892 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:45:21 +0100 5356892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356891&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22026574%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The analysis suggests that community-based social and leisure provision is an important 'missing' service for young people with language impairment, providing an alternative to school-based activities and support older teenagers beyond compulsory education. There is a pressing need to investigate the potential role of such facilities given that recent research into language impairment has clearly shown associations with long-term and wide-ranging social and emotional risk. PMID: 22026574 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356891 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:45:12 +0100 5356891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214703&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899668%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The potential benefits of a conversation analysis approach to communication disability in PD include enabling a shift in clinical focus from individual impairment onto strategic collaborative competencies. This would have implications for client-centred intervention planning and the development of new and complementary clinical resources addressing participation. The impact would be new and improved support for those living with the condition as well as their families and carers. PMID: 21899668 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214703 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214702&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899669%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: It is concluded that problems resulting from dysarthria in conversation can require extensive repair work involving both parties. This has implications for the assessment of dysarthria in everyday conversation and also the promotion of intervention strategies that encompass the activities of both participants when dealing with dysarthria in interaction. These findings may be usefully employed in informing both direct clinical work and through training those who work with this client group and their significant others. PMID: 21899669 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214702 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214701&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899670%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions and Implications: Given the link between depression and loss of friends post stroke, supporting an individual in maintaining a social network is likely to be beneficial. For intervention to be effective, however, it may need to take into account not only the impact of new physical and language disabilities, but also changing social desires. PMID: 21899670 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214701 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214700&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899671%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Overall, results suggest similar eye-gaze behaviour when healthy controls converse with normal and tracheoesophageal speakers and that participants had significantly different eye-gaze patterns when conversing with an oesophageal speaker. Results are discussed in terms of existing eye-gaze data and its potential implications on auditory-visual speech perception. PMID: 21899671 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214700 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214699&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899672%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: In the clinical setting of the Drooling Treatment Project, the results indicated that the context in which drooling occurs is an important factor and suggested the value of considering the situational context when making drooling judgments. Further, there was a difference in the pattern of response between the children with cerebral palsy and those with operculum syndrome, suggesting that aetiology may be involved in the response to Botox®. PMID: 21899672 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214699 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214698&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899673%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Abilities underlying non-word repetition performance (e.g., the processing and/or storage of phonological material) play an important role in the development of children's grammatical abilities in both languages. Lexical ability (indexed by real-word repetition) showed a close relationship to grammatical ability in Italian but not in English. Implications of the findings are discussed in terms of cross-linguistic differences, genetic research, clinical intervention and methodological issues. PMID: 21899673 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214698 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214697&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899674%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The findings suggest that mothers of children with SLI adjust their repairs to their children's linguistic limitations. The use of supportive repairs is functional to model the children's answers, enables them to practise new words, and contributes to the children's experience of being an active interlocutor. These findings have a potential clinical value that can be used in language intervention programmes based on shared book reading. PMID: 21899674 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214697 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214696&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899675%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: An understanding of context, intercultural health literacy and client-provider concordance are important factors that should inform the clinical practice of speech-language therapy. There is a need to develop effective strategies for information provision and review post-consultation. Speech-language therapists have an important mediating role in cross-cultural communication. PMID: 21899675 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214696 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5214695&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21899676%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Farboud A, Jacques T, Trinidade A Abstract Replacing a speech valve can be a difficult procedure to learn and perform. In this letter the authors propose a method using an operating microscope, which their department has found useful in performing this procedure, and in teaching trainees. PMID: 21899676 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5214695 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5214695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087080&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771214%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The children/adolescents with CI contribute equally to the conversation regarding type and distribution of responses to requests for clarification. The frequent use of elaborated responses indicates common ground for the conversational partners and a shared understanding of the objective of the task. The context creates facilitative conditions, with positive interactional consequences. The results have implications for the design of intervention, where tasks such as this can be used to make children with CI more aware of the role of questioning strategies in interaction. PMID: 21771214 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087080 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087075&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771215%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Children with Down's syndrome seem to have greater difficulties in expressing sentences in a grammatically correct form, though they are able to combine words. The theoretical relevance of the study lies in the fact that individuating a significant relationship between lexical and syntactic skills supports the hypothesis of interdependence between these two language domains; the practical relevance of the results lies in the fact that intervening on lexical abilities could have a beneficial effect on syntactic skills. PMID: 21771215 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087075 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087070&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771216%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Despite the small group sizes, this study provides preliminary evidence that PCIT can achieve its treatment goals with 8-10-year-olds who have expressive language impairments. This has potentially important implications for how mainstream speech and language services provide intervention to school-aged children. In contrast to direct one-to-one therapy, PCIT offers a single block of therapy where the parents' communication and interaction skills are developed to provide the child with an appropriate language-rich environment, which in turn could be more cost-effective for the service provider. PMID: 21771216 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087070 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087064&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771217%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results replicate previous findings of poorer speech perception in noise with bilingual speakers compared with monolinguals and extend the findings to trilingual speakers. PMID: 21771217 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087064 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087057&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771218%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: A larger study exploring the gestures produced by participants with aphasia is required. The research also highlights the importance of including gesture assessments in SLT's work with adults with acquired language disorder. PMID: 21771218 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087057 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087050&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771219%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Psychiatric and neurological comorbidity is relevant for adult outcomes of language impairments even when non-verbal IQ is normal. PMID: 21771219 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087050 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087042&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771220%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: This study found a range of similarities and differences between multilingual compared with monolingual children's acquisition of English morphology at 3 years of age. The findings have important implications for researchers and clinicians involved in the management of linguistically diverse populations by advancing knowledge of early multilingual English morpheme acquisition and building awareness of acquisition patterns among multilingual and monolingual English-speaking children at 3 years of age. PMID: 21771220 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087042 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087030&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771221%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Verbal input addressed to children born preterm during the first 2 years of life does not seem to differ considerably from the language usually used with full-term infants. Nevertheless, maternal verbal adjustments seem to be predicted by earlier infant achievements in vocal and motor development. This suggests that infants' motor skill maturation may function as a major signal for mothers of preterm babies to adjust aspects of their linguistic interactive style. PMID: 21771221 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087030 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087009&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771222%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Discrete and serial naming tasks appear to assess different aspects of lexical access, and only partial support was obtained for the double-deficit hypothesis. The findings also suggest that a reason for the correlation between the children's serial naming speed for letters/digits and their literacy could be because both are structurally similar tasks. PMID: 21771222 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087009 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5087009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086972&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771223%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Speech and language therapists frequently rely on phonological normative data as part of their assessment and management of children with speech delay. Evidence from children recruited from typical mainstream nursery classes indicates that there are distinct differences between what would be expected of them with reference to normative data for some phonological processes and what they produce. UK clinical guidelines recommend the consideration of both the acquisition of phonemes and the presence of phonological processes when assessing and planning intervention. However, differences in development and occurrence within processes in relation to phonological development may have implications for clinicians' decision-making. Further research is proposed in rel... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086972 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5086972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086938&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21771224%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Generally the language impairment group showed a constellation of developmental disadvantages which add to the existing developmental vulnerability conferred by the presence of language impairment. Poorer child temperament self-regulation and behavioural adjustment are strong risk factors for school learning, while lower mother education and literacy contribute further disadvantage. Clinicians managing language impairment in children need to be aware of the whole package of risk factors which are common in this population. PMID: 21771224 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086938 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5086938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849161&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575067%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The questions about healthcare, as it is being provided in the 21st century, calls for a range of methodological approaches. This is particularly the case for human communication and its disorders, where mixed-methods research offers a wealth of possibilities. In turn, speech and language therapy research should be able to contribute substantively to the future development of mixed-methods research. PMID: 21575067 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849161 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849156&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575068%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Systematic reviews are useful in speech-and-language therapy, but awareness of their limitations is important to practitioners, commissioners, policy-makers and researchers. New developments may further increase the benefits of systematic reviews. PMID: 21575068 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849156 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849151&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575069%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mathisen B, Yates P, Crofts P This paper reports on the experience of undergraduate speech-language pathology students at one university chosen for the implementation stage of the Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U) Project. Funded by a government department for health and ageing through a national palliative care programme, the project was managed by a team of researchers from the discipline of nursing. The PCC4U project championed the inclusion of palliative care education as an integral part of medical, nursing, and allied healthcare undergraduate training. Of the pilot sites chosen for the PCC4U project, only one site, reported here, included both speech-language pathology and social work disciplines, providing an important opportunity for interdisciplina... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849151 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849146&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575070%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The present study demonstrates the validity and utility of the UTBAS scales in assessing negative cognitions associated with speech-related anxiety among adults who stutter. Results also confirm previous evidence of a high rate of social phobia among adults who stutter, and reveal that the UTBAS discriminates between adults with and without social phobia. In terms of clinical applications, the UTBAS scales could be used to screen for indicators of social phobia among adults who stutter, and may prove useful in identifying negative cognitions which have the potential to impact treatment outcomes. PMID: 21575070 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849146 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849141&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575071%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Further research is required to extend findings by investigating how speech-language pathologists address identified themes in clinical practice. To improve service provision, continued reflection by speech-language pathologists on how services provided align with client's values and priorities is a necessity. A commitment by speech-language pathologists to work in partnership with people with aphasia and their families and friends to achieve successful living with aphasia is one way to translate this research into practice. PMID: 21575071 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849141 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849133&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575072%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results suggest that it is possible to create identity-enhancing interactions as part of therapy for aphasia; the analysis demonstrates the potential role of the group leader/clinician in managing identity negotiation in aphasia therapy. PMID: 21575072 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849133 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849125&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575073%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: It is important that speech-language pathologists contribute their specialized knowledge and clinical skills to public policy-making and debate, and practice that pertains to marginalized young people who may have undetected oral language impairments. Speech-language pathology as a profession is well positioned to plan and execute important programmes of research on this growing approach to dealing with youth offending and reducing recidivism. PMID: 21575073 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849125 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849089&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575074%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results demonstrate that there is a high level of literacy impairment within CwPLI and CwSLI, providing evidence that individualized literacy skill intervention is important for the long-term academic outcome of these children. PMID: 21575074 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849089 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849087&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575075%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion & Implications: The results indicate that word naming is the most reliable speech material when the purpose is to assess the best speech performance of a child with cleft palate. If the purpose is to assess connected speech, sentence repetition is a reliable and also valid speech material, with good transcriber agreement and equally good articulation accuracy as in retelling and conversational speech. For typically developing children without a cleft palate, the chosen speech material appears not to affect speech judgement. PMID: 21575075 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849087 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4849072&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21575076%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: It is concluded, first, that conventional vocabulary measures may overestimate lexical-semantic knowledge in WS; and, second, concerns about the metacognitive demands of the definitions task when used with atypical populations may be well founded. PMID: 21575076 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4849072 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4849072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628396&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401812%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tomblin B There has been a long-standing interest in the relationship between specific language impairment (SLI) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the last decade Tager-Flusberg and colleagues have proposed that this relationship consists of a partial overlap between the two. Therefore, among children with ASD there exists a subgroup who have SLI and ASD which has been called 'ALI'. Tager-Flusberg's laboratory has presented several papers showing similar language profiles and brain structure abnormalities in both SLI and ALI. Others (Bishop, Whitehouse, Botting, Williams) have been less convinced that these ALI children have both ASD and SLI. Although they generally agree that the two groups are grossly similar, careful inspection of the data shows that there are differen... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628396 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628395&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401813%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: There is evidence to suggest that focused stimulation and modelling of single words can lead to improvements in the language of children with late language emergence. Subsequent treatment studies should examine the application of these effective treatments to larger, population-based samples. Future treatment studies would also benefit from specific examination of children's receptive language level and inclusion of children with late language emergence who vary in socio-economic status and/or ethnicity. PMID: 21401813 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628395 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628394&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401814%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The questions 'Does it work?' and 'How does it work?' are important and require different methods of investigation. Particular treatments may be viewed as better suited to one research methodology over another, but limiting research to one fails to provide the information that practitioners need in order to justify what they do and effectively to solve problems encountered in the application of particular approaches. PMID: 21401814 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628394 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628393&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401815%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The current findings demonstrate the capabilities of visual speech feedback signals to reduce stuttering frequency that is independent of the speaker's rate of speech. Possible strategies are suggested to transfer these findings into naturalistic and clinical settings, though further research is warranted. PMID: 21401815 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628393 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628392&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401816%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Responses suggest that when SLT is available it offers positive support, but respondents felt (re)access when and where SLT is needed could improve, as well as what aspects of swallowing and communication were addressed in assessment and therapy. We reflect on possible recommendations to address the challenges for SLT services in considering organization and content of provision. PMID: 21401816 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628392 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628391&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401817%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Speech-language therapist services for people with Parkinson's disease in the UK are restricted on most dimensions. Management practices often do not match guideline suggestions. Consideration needs to be given to the training for, content of and delivery of speech-language therapy services for people with Parkinson's disease. PMID: 21401817 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628391 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628390&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401818%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Children and young people with behavioural or school difficulties coming into contact with criminal justice, mental health, psychiatric, and social care services need to be systematically assessed for undiagnosed speech, language and communication difficulties. Appropriate interventions can then enable the young person to engage with verbally mediated interventions. PMID: 21401818 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628390 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628389&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401819%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Part of the morphosyntactic impairment in FXS may be attributable to cognitive, environmental, and speech factors. However, it is clear that boys with FXS perform at levels lower than expected from differences in these extra-linguistic factors alone, across both the verb and the noun domains. Clinical interventions should therefore seek to address specific syntactic targets. PMID: 21401819 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628389 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628388&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401820%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results are discussed in the light of the theoretical framework of the 'Simple View of Reading' and of their relevance for practical and educational issues. PMID: 21401820 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628388 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628387&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21401821%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The PTT-20 can be a useful tool in the identification and assessment of young school-age children with suspected language difficulties. It can also be used in research and practice as a benchmark against which to compare the ability of children with identified language impairments. PMID: 21401821 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628387 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4628387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4454908&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21281410%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Online treatment for hypokinetic dysarthria associated with Parkinson's disease appears to be clinically valid and reliable. Suggestions for future research are outlined. PMID: 21281410 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4454908 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4454908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4454907&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21281411%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The revised word list can serve as the basis for adapting a receptive vocabulary test for Greek preschool-aged children. Further steps need to be taken when testing larger numbers of 2;0 to 5;11-year-old children on the revised word list for determination of norms. This effort will facilitate early identification and remediation of language disorders in Modern Greek-speaking children. PMID: 21281411 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4454907 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4454907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4180560&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21073274%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: A larger study exploring the gestures produced by participants with aphasia is required. The research also highlights the importance of including gesture assessments in SLT's work with adults with acquired language disorder. PMID: 21073274 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4180560 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4180560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4057758&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20932219%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Starling J PMID: 20932219 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4057758 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:35:10 +0100 4057758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4057757&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20932220%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yifat R PMID: 20932220 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4057757 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:35:07 +0100 4057757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4037613&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20919948%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results replicate previous findings of poorer speech perception in noise with bilingual speakers compared with monolinguals and extend the findings to trilingual speakers. PMID: 20919948 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4037613 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4037613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981196&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20846076%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results suggest that it is possible to create identity-enhancing interactions as part of therapy for aphasia; the analysis demonstrates the potential role of the group leader/clinician in managing identity negotiation in aphasia therapy. PMID: 20846076 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981196 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3981196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981195&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20846077%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Waldron H PMID: 20846077 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981195 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3981195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981194&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20846078%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The children/adolescents with CI contribute equally to the conversation regarding type and distribution of responses to requests for clarification. The frequent use of elaborated responses indicates common ground for the conversational partners and a shared understanding of the objective of the task. The context creates facilitative conditions, with positive interactional consequences. The results have implications for the design of intervention, where tasks such as this can be used to make children with CI more aware of the role of questioning strategies in interaction. PMID: 20846078 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981194 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3981194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981193&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20846079%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The questions about healthcare, as it is being provided in the 21st century, calls for a range of methodological approaches. This is particularly the case for human communication and its disorders, where mixed-methods research offers a wealth of possibilities. In turn, speech and language therapy research should be able to contribute substantively to the future development of mixed-methods research. PMID: 20846079 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981193 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3981193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981198&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839907%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion & Implications: The results indicate that word naming is the most reliable speech material when the purpose is to assess the best speech performance of a child with cleft palate. If the purpose is to assess connected speech, sentence repetition is a reliable and also valid speech material, with good transcriber agreement and equally good articulation accuracy as in retelling and conversational speech. For typically developing children without a cleft palate, the chosen speech material appears not to affect speech judgement. PMID: 20839907 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981198 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3981198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981197&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839908%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Systematic reviews are useful in speech-and-language therapy, but awareness of their limitations is important to practitioners, commissioners, policy-makers and researchers. New developments may further increase the benefits of systematic reviews. PMID: 20839908 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981197 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3981197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3881227&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20716027%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results demonstrate that there is a high level of literacy impairment within CwPLI and CwSLI, providing evidence that individualized literacy skill intervention is important for the long-term academic outcome of these children. PMID: 20716027 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3881227 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3881227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3881226&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20716028%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mathisen B, Yates P, Crofts P This paper reports on the experience of undergraduate speech-language pathology students at one university chosen for the implementation stage of the Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U) Project. Funded by a government department for health and ageing through a national palliative care programme, the project was managed by a team of researchers from the discipline of nursing. The PCC4U project championed the inclusion of palliative care education as an integral part of medical, nursing, and allied healthcare undergraduate training. Of the pilot sites chosen for the PCC4U project, only one site, reported here, included both speech-language pathology and social work disciplines, providing an important opportunity for interdisciplina... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3881226 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3881226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3881225&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20716029%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The PTT-20 can be a useful tool in the identification and assessment of young school-age children with suspected language difficulties. It can also be used in research and practice as a benchmark against which to compare the ability of children with identified language impairments. PMID: 20716029 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3881225 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3881225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3881224&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20716030%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shipgood L, Frewin B PMID: 20716030 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3881224 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3881224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3881223&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20716031%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Further research is required to extend findings by investigating how speech-language pathologists address identified themes in clinical practice. To improve service provision, continued reflection by speech-language pathologists on how services provided align with client's values and priorities is a necessity. A commitment by speech-language pathologists to work in partnership with people with aphasia and their families and friends to achieve successful living with aphasia is one way to translate this research into practice. PMID: 20716031 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3881223 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3881223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3881222&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20716032%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: It is important that speech-language pathologists contribute their specialized knowledge and clinical skills to public policy-making and debate, and practice that pertains to marginalized young people who may have undetected oral language impairments. Speech-language pathology as a profession is well positioned to plan and execute important programmes of research on this growing approach to dealing with youth offending and reducing recidivism. PMID: 20716032 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3881222 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3881222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3881221&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20716033%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: It is concluded, first, that conventional vocabulary measures may overestimate lexical-semantic knowledge in WS; and, second, concerns about the metacognitive demands of the definitions task when used with atypical populations may be well founded. PMID: 20716033 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3881221 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3881221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3791268&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20653516%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The present study demonstrates the validity and utility of the UTBAS scales in assessing negative cognitions associated with speech-related anxiety among adults who stutter. Results also confirm previous evidence of a high rate of social phobia among adults who stutter, and reveal that the UTBAS discriminates between adults with and without social phobia. In terms of clinical applications, the UTBAS scales could be used to screen for indicators of social phobia among adults who stutter, and may prove useful in identifying negative cognitions which have the potential to impact treatment outcomes. PMID: 20653516 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3791268 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3791268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3791267&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20653517%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: This study suggests that 'typical' naming treatments can be effective for some bilingual people with aphasia, with both L1 and L2 benefiting. It offers evidence of cross-linguistic generalisation, and suggests that this is most likely to arise from semantic therapy approaches. In contrast to some results in the academic literature, the direction of generalisation was from LI to L2. The theoretical implications of these findings are considered. Finally, the results support the use of bilingual co-workers in therapy delivery. PMID: 20653517 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3791267 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3791267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3741227&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20615163%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: There is evidence to suggest that focused stimulation and modelling of single words can lead to improvements in the language of children with late language emergence. Subsequent treatment studies should examine the application of these effective treatments to larger, population-based samples. Future treatment studies would also benefit from specific examination of children's receptive language level and inclusion of children with late language emergence who vary in socio-economic status and/or ethnicity. PMID: 20615163 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3741227 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3741227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3741226&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20615164%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The current findings demonstrate the capabilities of visual speech feedback signals to reduce stuttering frequency that is independent of the speaker's rate of speech. Possible strategies are suggested to transfer these findings into naturalistic and clinical settings, though further research is warranted. PMID: 20615164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3741226 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3741226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3741228&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20608886%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The questions 'Does it work?' and 'How does it work?' are important and require different methods of investigation. Particular treatments may be viewed as better suited to one research methodology over another, but limiting research to one fails to provide the information that practitioners need in order to justify what they do and effectively to solve problems encountered in the application of particular approaches. PMID: 20608886 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3741228 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3741228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3741230&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20604737%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results are discussed in the light of the theoretical framework of the 'Simple View of Reading' and of their relevance for practical and educational issues. PMID: 20604737 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3741230 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3741230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3741229&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20604738%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Children and young people with behavioural or school difficulties coming into contact with criminal justice, mental health, psychiatric, and social care services need to be systematically assessed for undiagnosed speech, language and communication difficulties. Appropriate interventions can then enable the young person to engage with verbally mediated interventions. PMID: 20604738 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3741229 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3741229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3688132&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20565326%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: This study has demonstrated a lack of consistency across Local Authorities and Primary Care Trusts. Optimizing provision to meet the needs of children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties will require concerted action, with leadership from central government. The study was used by the Bercow Review whose recommendations have been addressed by central government and a funded action plan has been implemented as a result. PMID: 20565326 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3688132 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:42:15 +0100 3688132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3688131&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20565327%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Language knowledge appears to play a role in the task of NWR. The relationship between performance on morphosyntax and NWR tasks indicates children rely on similar language-learning mechanisms to mediate these tasks. More exposure to Spanish may increase abilities to repeat longer nonwords. This knowledge may shift across levels of bilingualism. Further research is needed to understand this relationship, as it is likely to have implications for language teaching or intervention for children with language impairments. PMID: 20565327 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3688131 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:42:12 +0100 3688131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3688130&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20565328%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results provide valuable information for further developments in interprofessional education at an undergraduate level. Further opportunities should be provided to students to collaborate with each other, particularly in their final year of training as, by then, students have a well-established knowledge of their own roles and would be more capable of sharing this role with other professions. Through this collaboration students would also gain valuable insight into the importance of teamwork, which they could take with them into their professional careers. PMID: 20565328 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3688130 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:42:08 +0100 3688130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3688129&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20565329%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Messer D PMID: 20565329 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3688129 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:42:06 +0100 3688129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3688134&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20565231%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Findings provide some support for the Weak Central Coherence theory and demonstrate that young children with autism do not spontaneously integrate information in order to make script inferences, as do typically developing children. These findings may help to explain communicative problems of young children with autism and can be applied to intervention programme development. More research on the link between a 'weak central coherence' cognitive style and communicative comprehension in autism will be valuable in understanding the comprehension deficits associated with autism. PMID: 20565231 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3688134 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3688134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3688133&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20565232%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The apparent viscosity of thickened fluids depends strongly on the shear rate at which it is examined. This inherent behaviour is likely to hinder subjective evaluation of viscosity. If quantitative measures of viscosity are required (for example, for standardization purposes), they must therefore be qualified with information of the test conditions. PMID: 20565232 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3688133 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3688133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3659295&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20536353%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The assessment of the developmental level of potential PECS users may provide valuable predictive information for speech-and-language therapists and other professionals in relation to the likely degree of progress and in setting realistic and achievable targets. PMID: 20536353 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3659295 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3659295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3464246&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20380599%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Children born preterm show subtle and specific linguistic deficits that continue to affect their ability to formulate a narrative in the upper primary school years. PMID: 20380599 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3464246 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3464246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411789&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20337570%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: At present, the more efficacious therapy is that delivered by speech and language therapists or speech and language therapy assistants to children individually or in groups. This may be related to more faithful adherence to the interventions schedule, and to a probably greater amount of language-learning activity undertaken. Intervention delivered via school-based 'consultancy' approaches in schools will require to be carefully monitored by schools and SLT services. PMID: 20337570 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411789 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3411789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411788&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20337571%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saounatsou V PMID: 20337571 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411788 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3411788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411787&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20337572%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: There are many environmental factors that influence communication between patients and their healthcare providers in the acute stroke unit. Removing barriers and maintaining factors that facilitate communication may contribute towards the development of communicatively accessible stroke units. PMID: 20337572 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411787 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3411787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267574&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20146562%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Morgan G PMID: 20146562 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267574 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:26:04 +0100 3267574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259983&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20144004%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The data support the reliability and validity of the Scenario Test as an instrument for examining daily-life communication in aphasia. The test focuses on multimodal communication; its psychometric qualities enable future studies on the effect of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) training in aphasia. PMID: 20144004 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259983 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259982&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20144005%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The SDOP task appears to be a valid and reliable tool to assess the internal structure of a child's stored phonological representations. Profiling phonological representations allows clinicians to explore children's speech-processing skills which may be particularly useful with children with complex literacy difficulties. PMID: 20144005 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259982 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259981&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20144006%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: In brief, persons with Huntington's disease expressed a need for a richer social life and more (adjusting) conversation partners, family members expressed a need for more support and professional carers wanted more information about Huntington's disease. The triangular perspective utilized in the present study completed the picture of the communicative consequences of Huntington's disease. In particular, it became clear, that the insights of persons with Huntington's disease can and has to be included in communicative assessments and plans for intervention. PMID: 20144006 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259981 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259980&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20144007%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results of this pilot study have implications for how we view language and behaviour difficulties in primary schools. Future larger-scale research should consider the role of parenting factors, pragmatic language skills and literacy ability in the high co-existence rate of emotional/behavioural difficulties and language/communication needs. PMID: 20144007 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259980 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259979&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20144008%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Targeting facilitative vowel contexts was successful for this 7-year-old boy with persisting post-alveolar fronting which had been resistant to other therapy techniques. Speech and language therapists are encouraged to ensure that quality indicators for single-subject interventions are built into regular practice. PMID: 20144008 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259979 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259978&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20144009%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: This exploratory study demonstrates the benefit of an intensive therapy delivered by specialist teaching assistants for remediating speech and language difficulties experienced by young children in mainstream schools. The service delivery model was perceived by professionals as offering an inclusive and effective practice and provides empirical support for using both direct and indirect intervention in the school setting. PMID: 20144009 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259978 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259977&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20144010%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Contingency management has a positive impact on therapeutic success and leads to an increase in the number of homework sessions. PMID: 20144010 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259977 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259976&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20144011%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: We conclude that relatively pervasive underachievement distinguishes disordered from normal low achievers. PMID: 20144011 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259976 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3259976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248732&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131959%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions and Implications: The findings of this study suggest an intervention approach that integrates speech, letter knowledge, and phonological awareness targets is effective in remediating speech error patterns at the single-word level in young children with Down syndrome. Phonological awareness and letter knowledge appeared to be stimulated through the intervention, but significant improvement above chance levels on untrained phonological awareness tasks was not evident. Follow-up investigation is necessary to determine longer-term outcomes. PMID: 20131959 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248732 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248731&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131960%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Caretakers in DLD dyads appear to develop a less facilitative conversational style and a decrease of contingencies in initiations and responses over time. The result is little opportunity for the conversational and linguistic skills of the DLD children to develop. Parental guidance in the form of conversational training, child-adjusted register, contingent response behaviour and the provision of language materials which can help the child discover his or her role as a conversational partner and recognize the different perspectives of conversational partners is emphasized. PMID: 20131960 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248731 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248730&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131961%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Following total laryngectomy, females appear to be worsely affected in aspects of quality of life than males. Emotional and social functioning are particularly vulnerable. The findings imply that rehabilitation programmes after total laryngectomy need to evaluate quality of life and address these specific areas in order to improve patient-reported long-term outcomes. PMID: 20131961 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248730 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248729&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131962%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Bringing discharge practice from the realm of implicit knowledge to one that can be examined and discussed in an explicit manner should help reduce anxieties about discharge for new clinicians, help to clarify and improve the discharge approaches used by clinicians and lead to better discharge experiences for clients. PMID: 20131962 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248729 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248728&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131963%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Non-word discrimination suggests that there are similarities and differences between adolescents with SLI and ALI and their TD peers. Reaction times appear to be affected by increasing PSTM and speech perception loads in a similar way. However, there was some, albeit weaker, evidence that adolescents with SLI and ALI are less accurate than TD individuals, with both showing an effect of PSTM load. This may indicate, at some level, the processing substrate supporting both PSTM and speech perception is intact in adolescents with SLI and ALI, but also in both there may be impaired access to PSTM resources. PMID: 20131963 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248728 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3217259&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20102256%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: A new sentence imitation test, the SIT-61, is shown to be valuable tool for identifying expressive morphosyntactic difficulties in children. It is informative about the morphosyntactic abilities of children with speech disorders and raises questions as to the nature of their difficulties. PMID: 20102256 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3217259 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3217259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3217258&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20102257%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: For the majority of parameters, comparable levels of agreement were achieved between the two environments. Online assessment of disordered speech and voice in Parkinson's disease appears to be valid and reliable. The telerehabilitation application described in this study provides evidence for the delivery of online assessment for the dysarthric speech disorder associated with Parkinson's disease. PMID: 20102257 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3217258 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3217258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3217257&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20102259%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Recognition of the marked receptive language impairment relative to expressive language, found to affect at least one-third of preschoolers with autism in this sample, has important implications for interacting with these children and for informing appropriate targets in language and communication intervention. PMID: 20102259 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3217257 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3217257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3194253&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20085535%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: It is likely that, in complex discourse tasks, individual differences in cognitive capacity may contribute and override other differences related to stage of disease. These results indicate that it is important to assess comprehension even in early stages of Huntington's disease, with tests that are sensitive to subtle language disorders, to reduce communication problems for the individuals concerned and their conversational partners. PMID: 20085535 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3194253 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3194253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3194252&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20085536%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: NSOMExs are a frequent component of dysarthria management in the UK-devolved government countries. This confirmation, along with the details of speech and language therapy practice, provides a foundation for clinical research which will compare outcomes for people with dysarthria, whose management includes and does not include NSOMExs. Speech and language therapy practice may be guided by evidence that speech outcome is or is not affected by NSOMExs. PMID: 20085536 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3194252 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3194252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3168252&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20064103%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Munro N PMID: 20064103 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3168252 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3168252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3102468&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20001443%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Haenen J PMID: 20001443 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3102468 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:30:08 +0100 3102468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3102467&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20017588%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Results confirmed past research that showed arousal and emotional unpleasantness when observing stuttering. Clinically, these results acknowledge the arousal and emotional discomfort in fluent speakers and persons who stutter. The physiological responses to stuttering and the underlying emotional aspects should be discussed in the therapeutic milieu with notions about coping strategies. PMID: 20017588 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3102467 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3102467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079971&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19995207%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The prosodic profile of Cantonese speakers with hypokinetic dysarthria is similar to those of other languages (for example, English). The involvement of two new dimensions in the definition of prosody (voice quality and degree of reduction) provides additional insight in differentiating patients with mild and moderate dysarthria. Further investigation on the use of speech materials in the clinical evaluation of speech prosody in speakers with dysarthria is needed, as no single task was found to represent a patient's performance under all circumstances. PMID: 19995207 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079971 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3079971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079970&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19995208%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Pragmatic deficits in communication are present in children treated for various neurological impairments, but more so in children whose seizures necessitate referral to a tertiary hospital. Clinicians should be sensitive to and inquire after pragmatic aspects of communication. Additional research is needed to elucidate mechanisms underlying these deficits. PMID: 19995208 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079970 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3079970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056740&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19954401%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pelman C PMID: 19954401 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056740 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3056740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015505&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19925351%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Participants identified ethical dilemmas in the professional practice areas of client management, professional relationships, service delivery, and personal/professional identity. Themes from new graduates' ethical dilemmas included: making safe choices; avoiding conflict, following service delivery rules, and building professional identity. Experienced speech pathologists' themes included: life choices, adapting policies, and professional status. Supporting client autonomy, managing risk taking, adopting fair service delivery policies, and supporting health professionals' ethical practice are part of ethical quality care. The results support the need for an increased focus on ethical practice in the workplace and further support for speech pathologists expe... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015505 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:03 +0100 3015505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015504&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19925352%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: APD, as currently diagnosed, is not a coherent category, but that rather than abandoning the construct, we need to develop improved methods for assessment and diagnosis, with a focus on interdisciplinary evaluation. PMID: 19925352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015504 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:03 +0100 3015504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015503&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19925353%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion & Implications: Video self-modelling as a relapse management tool does not involve excessive time expenditure by the clinician or the client. The study indicates video self-modelling is potentially useful for managing relapse after speech-restructuring treatment for stuttering, and in some cases may be a stand-alone procedure to manage relapse. Phase II and III trials are warranted to determine the size and duration of the effect. It is suggested video self-modelling could also be included in a relapse management plan. PMID: 19925353 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015503 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:03 +0100 3015503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015502&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19925354%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & implications: The language development of 5- and 6-year-old Dutch children with SLI appears to be divided into four language factors. The language factors are very stable in this sample and correspond with language factors found in recent studies on language development in children with SLI. Short-term auditory memory turns out to play an important role in the problematic language acquisition of children with SLI. It is recommended that children with SLI should be assessed on possible deficits in information processing and/or short-term memory. The existence of such deficits calls for specific neuropsychological intervention. PMID: 19925354 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015502 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:03 +0100 3015502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015501&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19925355%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Joffe V, Pring T PMID: 19925355 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015501 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:03 +0100 3015501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982140&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19900076%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The results indicate that speech difficulties are an area of interest in the NF1 population. Further research to elucidate these findings is needed. PMID: 19900076 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982140 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2982140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982139&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19900077%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results were interpreted to suggest an uneven profile of memory functioning in specific language impairment. On measures of declarative memory, specific language impairment appears to be associated with difficulties learning verbal information. At the same time, procedural memory is also appears to be impaired. Collectively, this study indicates multiple memory impairments in specific language impairment. PMID: 19900077 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982139 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2982139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967877&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19886847%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: This study has provided evidence for improvements in self-esteem for young people with SLI after they leave school and enter the world of non-compulsory education (typically at a college), employment and training. The study has also indicated the importance of addressing self-esteem as a multi-dimensional construct and the consequent necessity to use instruments that assess different domains of self-esteem. PMID: 19886847 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967877 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2967877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967876&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19886848%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The findings from this study indicate that although there are clearly common perspectives, the views of people with aphasia about services do not necessarily coincide with those of service providers. This is an important consideration when initiating consultation and highlights the need for clarity on the part of practitioners in identifying the aims and objectives of their ervices as far as people with aphasia are concerned. PMID: 19886848 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967876 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2967876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967875&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19886849%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: As measures of early communication skill for young infants, the CSBS-DP Behaviour Sample and the Infant-Toddler Checklist are valid clinical tools for measuring constructs broadly representing Social, Speech, and Symbolic communication skills. The Speech composite in particular emerged as a strong factor under the Behaviour Sample. PMID: 19886849 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967875 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2967875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947617&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19874090%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The norm values of CAT-S could be used for comparison of scores from Swedish children with speech disorders. The CAT-S is easy to administer and could be used either in a group setting for research purpose or individually at the clinic. PMID: 19874090 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947617 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947616&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19874091%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Metonyms may be part of vocabulary and treated as synonyms in Williams syndrome, while metaphor engages additional cognitive mechanisms outside language that develop atypically in this disorder. Despite earlier reports that emphasize good language skills, the Williams syndrome language system shows anomalies compared with typical development. PMID: 19874091 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947616 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947615&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19874092%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19874092 [PubMed - in process] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947615 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940457&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19860565%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Starling J PMID: 19860565 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940457 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2940457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2933873&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19857187%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: NBLI-WF was effective in improving naming accuracy in this single case, but there were limitations to the research. Further research is required to assess the changes that may occur in language production and word-finding characteristics in narrative. Community clinicians are encouraged to refine clinical practice to ensure clinical research meets quality indicators. PMID: 19857187 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2933873 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2933873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916824&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19839875%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Social participation is a theoretical concept that people with aphasia do not use. Instead, people speak in terms of engagement, involvement, having a feeling of belonging. People with aphasia describe the degree of engagement in activities in social life domains (i.e. the quality of activities) as more important than the quantity of performing activities. PMID: 19839875 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916824 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2916824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894908&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821789%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Children with Down's syndrome present with speech disorders characterized by atypical, and often unusual, errors alongside many developmental errors. A lack of correlation between speech and cognition or language measures suggests that the speech disorder in Down's syndrome is not simply due to cognitive delay. Better differential diagnosis of speech disorders in Down's syndrome is required, allowing interventions to target the specific disorder in each individual. PMID: 19821789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894908 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2894908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894907&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821790%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Further research is needed to find out whether there actually is a genuine gender effect in the ability to reflect on words with multiple meanings. This ability is different from what is traditionally defined as active or passive vocabulary, because of the metalinguistic dimensions of the task. The findings in this study underpin the need for further exploration of metalinguistic aspects of vocabulary growth and language development in general, and for the development of appropriate test tools. A screening of multiple meaning mastery may be a valuable procedure to detect individuals in need of therapy and to help school counsellors in formulating a school career advice. PMID: 19821790 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of ... International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894907 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2894907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894906&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821791%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The instruments were not always converging, but when the instruments did converge the obtained results were valid. However, the obtained high specificity and relatively low sensitivity values for each of the instruments showed that better cut-off scores are needed. When only one of the instruments indicated the absence or presence of language impairments, one needs to be careful in concluding whether or not there are indeed language impairments. PMID: 19821791 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894906 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2894906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894905&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821792%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions and Implications: Individuals without aphasia are able to match symbol strings to pictures without teaching. Further research is required to establish whether people with aphasia can similarly match the adapted version of BLISS to pictures. This study provides further evidence that people with aphasia can engage productively in the research process, even when experimental methodologies are employed. PMID: 19821792 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894905 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2894905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894904&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821795%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: While children with SLI were less accurate overall, non-significant interactions indicate that both groups of children were comparably affected by differences in consonant and diphone frequency. PMID: 19821795 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894904 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2894904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766627&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19724957%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Caretakers in DLD dyads appear to develop a less facilitative conversational style and a decrease of contingencies in initiations and responses over time. The result is little opportunity for the conversational and linguistic skills of the DLD children to develop. Parental guidance in the form of conversational training, child-adjusted register, contingent response behaviour and the provision of language materials which can help the child discover his or her role as a conversational partner and recognize the different perspectives of conversational partners is emphasized. PMID: 19724957 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766627 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2766627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766626&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19724958%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The SDOP task appears to be a valid and reliable tool to assess the internal structure of a child's stored phonological representations. Profiling phonological representations allows clinicians to explore children's speech-processing skills which may be particularly useful with children with complex literacy difficulties. PMID: 19724958 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766626 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2766626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766625&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19724959%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The data support the reliability and validity of the Scenario Test as an instrument for examining daily-life communication in aphasia. The test focuses on multimodal communication; its psychometric qualities enable future studies on the effect of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) training in aphasia. PMID: 19724959 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766625 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2766625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766624&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19724960%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: The results of this pilot study have implications for how we view language and behaviour difficulties in primary schools. Future larger-scale research should consider the role of parenting factors, pragmatic language skills and literacy ability in the high co-existence rate of emotional/behavioural difficulties and language/communication needs. PMID: 19724960 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766624 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2766624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766623&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19724961%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions & Implications: Targeting facilitative vowel contexts was successful for this 7-year-old boy with persisting post-alveolar fronting which had been resistant to other therapy techniques. Speech and language therapists are encouraged to ensure that quality indicators for single-subject interventions are built into regular practice. PMID: 19724961 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766623 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2766623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2684305&cid=s_36269_52_f&fid=36269&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19662557%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions and Implications: The findings of this study suggest an intervention approach that integrates speech, letter knowledge, and phonological awareness targets is effective in remediating speech error patterns at the single-word level in young children with Down syndrome. Phonological awareness and letter knowledge appeared to be stimulated through the intervention, but significant improvement above chance levels on untrained phonological awareness tasks was not evident. Follow-up investigation is necessary to determine longer-term outcomes. PMID: 19662557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders) International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2684305 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2684305