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Task-related differences in the gesture production of young autistic children
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Our findings indicate elicitation tasks differentially elicit type and rate of gesture for young autistic children. To assess the gesture production of young autistic children, a structured task designed to elicit child requests will probe the developmental sophistication of the child's gesture repertoire, eliciting both the most gestures and the most developmentally advanced gestures.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on the subject Because of the importance of gesture in early communication for autistic and typically developing children, various tasks have been used to assess it. Ho...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - April 4, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Adrienne De Froy Pamela Rosenthal Rollins Source Type: research

How language affects social cognition and emotional competence in typical and atypical development: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: Each language component has a different interaction with SC. Likewise, different linguistic profiles are partially found for each disorder. These results are important for future lines of research focusing on specific components of interaction and socio-emotional processes, as well as for clinical and educational treatment.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on the subject The hierarchical model of Schurz et al. (2021), divide social cognition into three brain constructs: cognitive social cognition (CSC), affective social cognition (ASC) and intermediate social cognition (ISC). They observe a large rela...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - April 3, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Elena Grau-Husarikova Alberto S ánchez Pedroche Cristina Mumbard ó-Adam M ònica Sanz-Torrent Source Type: research

Revising the Pragmatics Profile of Everyday Communication Skills for traumatic brain injury: An international Delphi study
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The outcome of this project was a revised version of the Pragmatics Profile which is suitable for adults with a mild-severe TBI, informed by experts and freely available online. Future research exploring the tool's utility and acceptability is the next step in its evaluation.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on this subject Assessment of the everyday functional use of language is challenging but vital. This is particularly true for those who have traumatic brain injury (TBI) where the communication outcomes can be highly variable and may include difficulties with conversational turn-...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - April 1, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Lily Tomlin Andy Smidt Elise Bogart Source Type: research

Dysphagia therapy in adults with a tracheostomy: A scoping review protocol
DISCUSSION: The scoping review aims to expand upon the existing literature in this field. A detailed description of the evidence is required to facilitate clinical discussions and develop therapeutic protocols in a tracheostomised population. The results of this scoping review will support future research in dysphagia therapy and provide the basis for the development of best practice guidelines.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on this subject There is an abundance of evidence available regarding dysphagia therapy targeting impairments of the swallowing sequence in a variety of populations including stroke, head ...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - March 27, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Waiza Kadri Rhiannon Halfpenny Breege Whiten Siofra Mulkerrin Christina Smith Source Type: research

`It's not just linguistically, there's much more going on': The experiences and practices of bilingual paediatric speech and language therapists in the UK
CONCLUSION & IMPLICATIONS: This is the first qualitative study to date to provide in-depth insights into the experiences and practices of bilingual SLTs in the United Kingdom. These insights can be mobilised to inform the meaningful inclusion of bilingual SLTs in workforce planning efforts and service development. Recommendations include using intersectional lenses, providing cultural and anti-racism awareness training to SLTs, developing more diverse clinical resources and flexible approaches for bilingual families, valuing bilingualism in recruitment processes and increasing accountability at the leadership level. Resear...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - March 23, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: M élanie Gréaux Jenny L Gibson Napoleon Katsos Source Type: research