Measuring Change at the Discourse-Level Following Conversation Treatment: Examples From Mild and Severe Aphasia
Conclusions:
Discourse measures capture relevant aspects of communication that may not be seen on standardized measures of discrete language skills. Given different aphasia profiles and individual communication goals, clinicians need to choose the most relevant, reliable, and informative measures. (Source: Topics in Language Disorders)
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - January 1, 2021 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Advances in Discourse Analysis Related to Neurogenic Disorders
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - January 1, 2021 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Issue Editor Foreword Source Type: research
From the Editors: Advances in Discourse Analysis Related to Neurogenic Disorders
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - January 1, 2021 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: From the Editors Source Type: research
Examining the Effects of Multitiered Oral Narrative Language Instruction on Reading Comprehension and Writing: A Feasibility Study
This early-stage feasibility study investigated the effects of a multitiered oral narrative language intervention on oral language, reading comprehension, and writing. Twenty-eight second-grade students participated in this quasi-experimental control group study with assignment at the classroom level. The independent variable was large- and small-group oral narrative language intervention that required students to retell increasingly complex stories that were strategically crafted to include academic language typically found in grade-level reading material. Story grammar, causal adverbial subordinate clauses, elaborated no...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Continuing Education Instructions and Questions
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Continuing Education Instructions and Questions Source Type: research
Spelling as Part of the Writing Process in Intermediate-Grade Students
In this study, we introduce a spelling coding rubric that accounts for different knowledge types needed for spelling and can be used to describe error patterns for both encoding and decoding as part of the writing process. Eighty participants wrote a first draft and final copy of a narrative generated with extended time over 3 days. Spelling error patterns from these samples were coded using the spelling coding rubric, which was informed by prior research. Approximately 2% of words were misspelled, and the frequency of error types across error codes was similar on first drafts and final copies and required that all 15 erro...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Evidence-Based Class Literacy Instruction for Children With Speech and Language Difficulties
This study investigated the response to class-wide phonological awareness and oral language teaching for 40 children who entered school with speech and language difficulties. A stepped wedge research design was adopted to compare the immediate impact of the 10-week teacher-led instruction. The progress of the children with speech and language difficulties was monitored over the first school year and compared with 110 children with language difficulties alone and 95 children with typical development. Children with speech and language needs showed a strong intervention response in phoneme awareness and vocabulary learning bu...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Embedding Evidence-Based Practices to Address Literacy in School-Based Speech–Language Therapy
This article reviews evidence for why literacy should be addressed within the context of therapy, the positive effects that literacy interventions confer, and an examination of current practices regarding treating reading as a therapy target. The article concludes with suggestions for perspectives and approaches that may address the challenges and barriers faced by school-based SLPs, who should embed evidence-based literacy interventions for children with LI in their therapeutic activities. (Source: Topics in Language Disorders)
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Evaluating Children in U.S. Public Schools With Speech Sound Disorders: Considering Federal and State Laws, Guidance, and Research
This article describes evaluation and eligibility requirements for children with speech sound disorders in the United States focusing on four sources of information: (1) federal requirements, specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), (2) state and local requirements and guidance, (3) other sources of guidance (e.g., from professional associations), and (4) research. To be eligible to receive services under the IDEA, three conditions must be met: (1) the student has an impairment, (2) that impairment results in an educational impact, and (3) the student requires specially designed instruction to m...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Treatment Approach Considerations for Children With Speech Sound Disorders in School-Based Settings
Clinicians providing intervention for pediatric speech sound disorders (SSDs) have many treatment approach options from which to select. Because treatment needs vary across children based on many factors including the error type(s) present and patterns of deficit noted, these factors need to be considered early in the therapeutic process to find the best-suited approach. In this article, the authors describe and contrast a traditional motor articulatory-based approach with phonologically-based approaches including cycles, contrast therapies (e.g., minimal pairs, maximal oppositions, and multiple oppositions), and complexit...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Applying Evidence-Based Practices in School-Based Speech and Language Therapy
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Issue Editor Foreword Source Type: research
Topics in Language Disorders Adopts Guidelines for Transparency and Openness Promotion in Journal Policies and Practices; Katharine G. Butler Trailblazer Award
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Editors' Note Source Type: research
From the Editors: Applying Evidence-Based Practices in School-Based Speech and Language Therapy
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: From the Editors Source Type: research
Nonfluent Primary Progressive Aphasia: Implications of Palliative Care Principles for Informing Service Delivery
Conclusion:
Speech–language pathologist-led interventions, grounded in palliative care principles, can optimize communicative function and quality of life for persons with nfvPPA. (Source: Topics in Language Disorders)
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Continuing Education Instructions and Questions
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Continuing Education Instructions and Questions Source Type: research
