In Memoriam: Saga of a Trailblazer: Katharine G. Butler Founding Editor,: Topics in Language Disorders: March 15, 1925–June 17, 2019
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: In Memoriam Source Type: research
From the Editors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology to Support Language Across the Lifespan
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - October 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: From the Editors Source Type: research
Continuing Education Instructions and Questions
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Continuing Education Instructions and Questions Source Type: research
A Comparison of Student and Parent Knowledge and Perceived Confidence About Brain Injury and Concussion
Discussion:
Given similarities in TBI knowledge across groups, but that parents outpace students in concussion knowledge, parents may have greater exposure or heightened awareness of concussion information education opportunities. Lower confidence in students suggests an openness to education and opportunities for prevention of injuries. (Source: Topics in Language Disorders)
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Looking Beyond Test Results: Interprofessional Collaborative Management of Persistent Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
This article outlines several collaborative, process-oriented approaches to managing cognitive concerns subsequent to mTBI. The emphasis is on maximizing patient participation to guide clinical decision making and build self-efficacy. The authors are members of the Joint Committee on Interprofessional Relations Between the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA). (Source: Topics in Language Disorders)
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Risk for Traumatic Brain Injury and Persisting Symptomatology in Elementary, Secondary, and University-Level Students: An International Perspective With the Greek Version of the Brain Injury Screening Questionnaire
Conclusions:
The BISQ-G is a valid tool for the identification of individuals with a prior history of TBI. Causes and symptoms of TBI were similar to those reported in the international literature. The article concludes with suggestions for TBI management in the schools. (Source: Topics in Language Disorders)
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Management and Recovery Patterns Following Sport-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Male and Female College Athletes
We examined patterns in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) management and recovery exhibited by male and female athletes over the 19-year history of a Division 1 University Concussion Management Program.
Methods:
We examined 234 diagnosed mTBIs and compared time required to return to baseline on neurocognitive and self-report symptom measures for male and female athletes.
Results:
Males and females sustained 63.3% and 36.7% of mTBI, respectively. Athletes required on average 11.89 days to return to baseline on neurocognitive assessments and 11.83 days to report being symptom-free. There was a significant difference i...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Evaluating Cognitive-Linguistic Deficits Postconcussion in Adults: Contributions of Self-Report and Standardized Measures
Discussion:
Evaluation of cognitive-linguistic deficits postconcussion requires both self-report and standardized measurement; however, limitations of both tools exist. We discuss clinical implications for professionals selecting testing measures for use in this population. (Source: Topics in Language Disorders)
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Issue Editor Foreword: Concussion: Challenges and Opportunities in Identification, Assessment, and Management
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Issue Editor Foreword Source Type: research
From the Editors: Concussion: Progress and Challenges in Identification, Assessment, and Management
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - July 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: From the Editors Source Type: research
Continuing Education Instructions and Questions
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Source: Topics in Language Disorders - April 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Continuing Education Instructions and Questions Source Type: research
Administrator Perspectives on Writing Instructional Practices for Students With Complex Learning Needs: A Pilot Study
Conclusions:
To effectively implement writing instruction for students with CLN, educational administrators will need to consider barriers that impact readiness, adoption, and sustainability and develop systematic solutions that increase overall success. (Source: Topics in Language Disorders)
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - April 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Teaching Written Expression to Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs
Written expression is critical to the full participation of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs in a wide range of educational and community contexts. Unfortunately, the extant research on teaching writing to this unique population is limited and, thus, provides little guidance to practitioners in the design of instruction. In this article, the authors present a set of recommendations extracted from the available research literature on teaching writing to students with autism spectrum disorder, offer examples of their successful application, and suggest areas of future research. (Sourc...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - April 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Exploring the Effects of a Biopoem Writing Intervention on Middle School Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this study was to explore how poetry writing can promote growth in social cognition, writing, and disciplinary literacy for middle school students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. An interpretive qualitative content analysis design was used to explore the instructional discourse and written products of the participants during a writing intervention using biopoems to learn about important people in history. Main findings indicated that participants were able to recognize and use emotion/perspective taking words, that the biopoem structure was effective in organizing their writing and enhancing word c...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - April 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Case Studies Comparing Learning Profiles and Response to Instruction in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Oral and Written Language Learning Disability at Transition to High School
This study investigated literacy learning in students with specific kinds of language challenges at a specific stage of schooling—transition to high school—when the language requirements of the curriculum can be especially challenging. For this exploratory research, a case study approach was adopted that compared 2 adolescent boys both with language learning problems but with 2 contrasting disabilities—autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus oral and written language learning disability (OWL LD)—just before entry to ninth grade. Three research aims compared participants on (a) learning profiles assessed via a compreh...
Source: Topics in Language Disorders - April 1, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
