– Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a type of communication disorder that impacts learning and the use of language. DLD causes problems with speaking and understanding.– Approximately 7.6% of all children have DLD.– Sentence repetition is a promising task for screening people with DLD but for adults we need to make it more accurate.– A […]
A62: Are Deaf Parents of Autistic Children Better at Getting Their Children’s Attention than Hearing Parents?
Author(s): Meredith Mog, Speech Pathology & Audiology and Major Hannah Howard, Speech Pathology & Audiology and Major Mallory McDermitt, Speech Pathology & Audiology and Major Maddie Pekar, Speech Pathology & Audiology and Major Hannah Ballinger, Speech Pathology & Audiology and Major Advisor(s): Aaron Shield, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology Sydney Louis, Department of Speech […]
A63: Using Personally Optimized Text-to-Speech Output to Support Multi-Sentence Reading by People with Aphasia and Neurotypical Adults: A Proof-of-Concept Study
Introduction: Aphasia is an acquired neurogenic language disorder that negatively impacts functional reading ability. Text-to-speech (TTS) technology supports reading confidence and speed among people with aphasia (PWA), however, TTS does not universally improve comprehension. The purpose of this study was to test a procedure to determine a personally optimized text to speech rate (TTS-POR) by […]
B34: Adapting the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) Protocol to Establish the Viscosity Continuum of Animal Feed for Use in an Infant Porcine Model
Early in life, infants rely on a liquid diet of breastmilk or formula to satisfy their nutritional needs. As developmental milestones are achieved, foods with diverse textures are introduced to fulfill nutritional demands. Infants with a variety of medical diagnoses who cannot safely and efficiently transition from a liquid to solid diet may seek intervention […]
A09: Attention-Getting Strategies Used by Hearing Parents with Their Autistic Children
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) involves both social and cognitive challenges, one being difficulty with visual attention. The ability to establish and track eye gaze with a caregiver (joint attention) is essential for language acquisition, as disruptions to these foundational interactions can impact the child across their lifespan. Knowing visual attention can present challenges for autistic […]
A10: Inclusivity in Syntax and Grammar Apps for Educational and Instructional App Usage
There are many commercially available apps for speech-language instruction, yet few have been researched. The Inclusivity in Syntax and Grammar Apps for Educational and Instructional App Usage study had a dual purpose. First, the researchers conducted a literature review of published works on diversity and inclusivity in teaching and therapy strategies to investigate principles of […]
C55: Variations in Eye Fixation Behaviors Evident with Aphasia-based Alexia in Multi-sentence Passages
Aphasia is an acquired neurogenic language disorder that negatively impacts functional reading ability. How people with aphasia (PWA) process multi-sentence written text is largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to perform in-depth examination of eye fixation behaviors via eye tracking technology when PWA and neurotypical adults (NA) read multi-sentence passages.The research questions of […]
C46: Validation Studies of an Advanced Flow Controlled Cup for Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
In the field of Speech Language Pathology, multiple populations seek intervention and therapy. Among these are individuals who have oropharyngeal dysphagia or challenges during the process of swallowing at the level of the oral cavity and throat. Our study assists this population by altering the flow rate of liquid as it leaves a cup in […]
C57: Time Exhibited by College Athletes with Concussions Compared to Neurotypical College Students during Narrative Reading Tasks
Concussions are a common health concern among universities around the world, however little was known about how college athletes with concussions (CAC) and neurotypical college students (NCS) process written text when reading multi-sentence narratives. In this study, we examined the forward and regressive eye fixation patterns of college athletes following acute concussion (less than 2 […]
A25: Investigating the Association Between Select Heavy Metals and Infertility in U.S. Women of Childbearing Age: A Cross-Sectional Study
Objective. Infertility affects 19% of US women aged 15-49. Most US women face social stigma and healthcare access problems, especially in marginalized communities. Previous research suggests heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury are associated with increased risk of infertility. Given the prevalence of infertility and the lack of research on how heavy metals […]