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Boliek, Carol A.; Halpern, Angela; Hernandez, Keren; Fox, Cynthia M.; Ramig, Lorraine – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2022
Purpose: This study examined the effects of an intensive voice treatment Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) on children with Down syndrome (DS) and motor speech disorders. Method: A Phase I, multiple baseline, single-subject design with replication across nine participants with DS was used. Single-word intelligibility, acoustic measures of…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Voice Disorders
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Babb, Salena; McNaughton, David; Light, Janice; Caron, Jessica – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2021
Purpose: Social interaction poses many challenges for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and complex communication needs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of video visual scene displays (video VSDs) on communication during interactions between adolescents with ASD and peer partners. Method: This study used an…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adolescents, Video Technology
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Pattison, Ashley E.; Robertson, Rachel E. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2016
Expressive language is an important skill to develop in children with intellectual disabilities. It not only aids in decreasing the likelihood of challenging behaviors from occurring but also aids in increasing the individuals independence and assistance in them becoming successful members of society. No previous studies have examined the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Children, Speech Communication, Intervention