Effects of chemotherapy on the auditory system of children with cancer: a systematic literature review
Conclusion: there is evidence that both carboplatin and especially cisplatin from the first doses may impair the hearing of children and adolescents, mainly affecting the cochlear function, thus, the importance of long-term audiological monitoring.RESUMO Objetivo: identificar e analisar os efeitos da quimioterapia no sistema auditivo de crian ças e/ou adolescentes com câncer tratados com cisplatina e carboplatina, avaliados por meio de procedimentos audiológicos padronizados. Métodos: buscou-se por estudos nos idiomas português brasileiro e inglês, disponíveis nas bases de dados Science Direct, PubMed, Lilacs, Bir...
Source: Revista CEFAC - February 17, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Auditory training methods in children with psychiatric diagnosis: an integrative literature review
Conclusion: the heterogeneity of auditory training techniques diversified the results. However, it seems there is a potential for recommending auditory training in the reviewed population.RESUMO Objetivo: identificar as abordagens de treinamento auditivo utilizadas na popula ção infantil com diagnósticos psiquiátricos, caracterizar os contextos de intervenção, protocolos e discernimento dos desfechos. Métodos: busca realizada em quatro bases de dados, utilizando as expressões fixas “ auditory training ” OR “ auditory rehabilitation ” e, quanto à amostragem, variaram-se aos mais comuns diagnósticos, si...
Source: Revista CEFAC - August 15, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Diseases and symptoms associated with changes in postural balance in diabetics: an integrating literature review
Conclusion: the subjects in the studied articles presented cardiovascular alterations, peripheral neuropathy, vestibular symptoms, difficulties in tasks/movements in challenging contexts, and falls.RESUMO Objetivo: verificar doen ças e sintomas associados às alterações do equilíbrio postural em indivíduos de meia-idade e idosos com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. A busca foi realizada a partir dos descritores: “ Dizziness ” , “ Vertigo ” , “ Vestibular Diseases ” , “ Labyrinth Diseases ” , “ Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ” e seus correspondent...
Source: Revista CEFAC - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Teaching of Portuguese to the deaf: an integrative literature review
Conclusion: the deaf still face several barriers for acquiring the written Portuguese language, however, the scholars, from their field of action, propose some strategies which can contribute to overcome them, such as: policy review, early acquisition of Libras, use of digital technologies in the classroom.RESUMO Objetivo: identificar as contribui ções das pesquisas científicas com vistas à superação das barreiras no processo de ensino e aprendizagem da Língua Portuguesa escrita para estudantes surdos. Métodos: foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura considerando os artigos publicados entre 2012 e 20...
Source: Revista CEFAC - April 29, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Tinnitus and its relationship with anxiety and depression in the elderly: a systematic review
Conclusion: few studies compared the relationship between the variables among the elderly. A probable association between the variables for both genders has been found, suggesting that the advancing age contributes to the increase of tinnitus severity and its psychological symptoms, affecting the quality of life of these individuals. Further studies are suggested to confirm the association between tinnitus, anxiety and depression in the elderly. Multi-professional work is important for the evaluation and treatment of these people.RESUMO Objetivo: verificar na literatura uma prov ável associação do zumbido com ansiedade...
Source: Revista CEFAC - March 25, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Brazilian legislation and the school inclusion of individuals with communication disorders
Conclusion: despite the significant number of norms, the current Brazilian legislation does not allow for real school inclusion. Individuals with communication disorders do not have a specific legislation that could guide the peculiarities of each disorder, as well as their sp ecial educational needs. Thus, it was concluded that these individuals need legal support respecting their specificities, to allow their effective school inclusion.RESUMO Objetivo: verificar se a legisla ção brasileira vigente garante a efetiva inclusão escolar do indivíduo com distúrbios da comunicação. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão in...
Source: Revista CEFAC - March 14, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

LEGO® therapy as an intervention in autism spectrum disorders: an integrative literature review
Conclusion: LEGO® therapy is an intervention that favors motivation, interaction, and teamwork using a material that allows a variety of strategies, which have shown proven positive effects on the development of c hildren with ASD.RESUMO Objetivo: o objetivo desta revis ão integrativa é analisar os efeitos da LEGO® Terapia como uma técnica de intervenção nas desordens do Transtorno do Espectro Autista, levantando informações sobre uma técnica de intervenção nos mesmos método terapêutico. Metódos: foi realizada uma pesquisa nas bases de dados eletrôn icos e foram utilizados nove artigos que descrevem estud...
Source: Revista CEFAC - March 11, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Curricular intervention protocol for teaching learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder: an integrative review
Conclusion: the Brazilian scenario is that of absent instruments, which may interfere with the quality of inclusive education in Brazil.RESUMO Objetivo: realizar uma revis ão integrativa de artigos científicos indexados em bases de dados nacionais e internacionais sobre instrumentos de intervenção curricular escolar, que favoreça os aspectos linguísticos, traduzidos e adaptados para o Português Brasileiro para o ensino de indivíduos com o Transtorno do Espectr o Autista. Métodos: foi realizado um levantamento de estudos científicos indexados nas bases de dados Pubmed, Portal Regional da Biblioteca Virtual em Sa...
Source: Revista CEFAC - March 11, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

ERRATUM: Analysis of softwares for emotion recognition in children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder
Conclusion: studies with software programs focused on ASD intervention allow future research efforts in the diagnosis and intervention of this disorder. (Source: Revista CEFAC)
Source: Revista CEFAC - February 25, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Analysis of softwares for emotion recognition in children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder
Conclusion: studies with software programs focused on ASD intervention allow future research efforts in the diagnosis and intervention of this disorder. (Source: Revista CEFAC)
Source: Revista CEFAC - February 11, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Relationship between dizziness and learning difficulties in schoolchildren: an integrative review
Conclusion: the results of this integrative review showed a low level of scientific evidence on the relationship between dizziness and academic achievement in childhood. It is important to emphasize the importance of improving study design to better understand their relationship, to allow provision of the best preventive, assessment, and intervention methods.RESUMO Objetivo: verificar o n ível de evidência científica da relação entre a tontura e a aprendizagem em crianças. Métodos: a pesquisa foi realizada a partir dos seguintes descritores: “ dizziness ” , “ vertigo ” , “ child ” , “ learning ” , ...
Source: Revista CEFAC - February 11, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Orofacial myofunctional evaluation in cleft lip and palate: an integrative literature review
Conclusion: speech was the prevalent theme, while other orofacial functions were poorly investigated, demonstrating that studies with other approaches were lacking.RESUMO Objetivo: identificar o enfoque das publica ções científicas na área de motricidade orofacial em indivíduos com fissura labiopalatina, bem como os protocolos validados utilizados na avaliação fonoaudiológica. Métodos: estudo realizado a partir das bases de dados: Medline, Scielo, Lilacs e ferramenta Google Acadêmico, por meio dos d escritores: fissura palatina + fenda labial + avaliação + fonoaudiologia + sistema estomatognático + fala + ma...
Source: Revista CEFAC - February 11, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Unilateral hearing loss and the use of hearing aid: speech recognition, benefit, self-perception of functional performance and satisfaction
Conclusion: although showing benefits in speech recognition, in silence and in noise, and satisfaction with sound amplification, most subjects with unilateral hearing loss do not effectively use hearing aids.RESUMO Objetivo: investigar o reconhecimento de fala no sil êncio e no ruído de sujeitos com perda auditiva unilateral, sem e com prótese auditiva, e analisar o benefício, autopercepção do desempenho funcional, satisfação e o uso de prótese auditiva nestes sujeitos. Métodos: foram avaliados 11 adultos, com perda auditiva unilateral, do tipo mista ou neurossensorial, de graus leve a severo. O reconhecimento ...
Source: Revista CEFAC - February 11, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Knowledge and experience of Family Health Team professionals in providing healthcare for deaf people
Conclusion: the relational dimension is fundamental in developing individual therapy plans. From this perspective, the communication barriers that deaf people face can compromise the necessary bonding for healthcare, which may adversely affect early diagnosis, timely treatment, and adherence to required treatment.RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a comunica ção na perspectiva dos profissionais de Equipes de Saúde da Família para atendimento a pessoas surdas. Métodos: trata-se estudo transversal que abarcou todas as 39 equipes de Unidades de Saúde da Família da zona urbana e rural. Realizou-se um censo e aplicou-se question...
Source: Revista CEFAC - February 11, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research

Phonological awareness training and reading gains in a child with Williams Syndrome: a case report
ABSTRACT Williams syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder with different manifestations caused by a heterozygous segmental deletion of 1.55-1.83Mb at chromosomal band 7q11.23. The Williams syndrome phenotype is characterized by intellectual deficiency and expressive learning deficits, with impairments in phonological awareness skills. The aim of the study was to verify the effects of an intervention in phonological awareness and grammar teaching, for the acquisition of reading skills and literacy indicators in a child with Williams Syndrome. A case of a 6-year old girl, enrolled in the first year of Elementary School, wa...
Source: Revista CEFAC - December 12, 2018 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research