“Interventions for children and adolescents who stutter” Intervention or treatment programs rely on research findings. It helps to follow the best practices available for a given disease or disorder. Here’s a peek into some research based on ‘Stuttering’: Researchers and authors Amanda Brignell , Michelle Krahe, Martin Downes , Elaina Kefalianos , Sheena Reilly , …
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What is Speech Therapy? Communication is unique. We have a flexible system of putting across ideas, feelings, and beliefs in spoken and written form. When this get’s disrupted it is called a “Communication Disorder”. A Communication Disorder affects the understanding of spoken or written language. Skills of speaking ability, speech sounds, fluent speech, voice, mental …
Dysphagic disorder in a cohort of COVID-19 patients Management of COVID-19 often involves Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (MV) and in some cases a tracheostomy too. A known complication of prolonged MV and Tracheostomy is pharyngeal muscle dysfunction. Pharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction is associated with dysphagia and swallowing disorders. Hence, it might be the case that patients who …
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Effect of Covid on Autism The COVID-19 (C-19) pandemic affected everyone. Especially, Persons with ASD ( autism spectrum disorder) may be at increased risk of experiencing difficulties coping with the impact of C-19 (e.g. due to unexpected changes to usual activities and routines, and the general sense of uncertainty). The Effect of Covid on Autism …
Evidence-based pharmacological treatment options for ADHD To address the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), caregivers are frequently advised to use pharmacological therapy. Let’s read and understand what are the proven pharmacological options in the management of ADHD….. This review summarizes available pharmacological treatment options for ADHD in children and adolescents. Also, it identifies …
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Are you wondering if bilingualism for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder is difficult? Read original research about bilingualism and children with ASD published by Park at From the instant a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, parents are required to make countless decisions. Especially, what language to use with their child. Parents, therapists, …
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If you are a caregiver of a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you may have wondered about your therapists very often! Many questions include how often do therapists work with ASD? How many bilingual children do therapists see? What assessment or therapy does my therapist use? Is it standardized? …. . Let’s look at …
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Many countries across the world, imposed restrictions on the movement of people in public places after COVID-19. Consequently, people of all age groups faced numerous problems related to general health and Psycho-emotional consequences of COVID-19. Researchers Viola and Nunes describe these effects in their originally published article Reasons for initiating this study… The prolonged social …
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Effect of face mask on voice production during COVID-19 pandemic Usage Ever wondered if wearing a mask has any effect on your voice production and communication in general? Read more to find out what researchers Amanda Shekaraiah Sheela and Suresh Kiran have found…… Read the article published in the Journal of Voice Early 2020 saw …
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Voice Therapy in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidelines for Clinical Practice Voice Therapy in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidelines for Clinical PracticeMoreThe As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, health services have had to face a new scenario regarding patient care. The rapid advance of the virus and the large number …
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