Speech-Language-Hearing Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Effects of Aided Language Input Intensity on AAC Use
(University of Kansas, 2019-08-31)Aided forms of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) enable individuals with significant disabilities to interact with people in their environment and be active participants in their lives. However, the provision ... -
Alternative Receptive Language Assessment Modalities and Stimuli for Children with ASD who are Minimally Verbal
(University of Kansas, 2019-08-31)There are very few receptive language measures that are appropriate for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who have minimal verbal skills. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate and compare alternative ... -
Evaluating Person-Centered Factors Associated with Brain-Computer Interface Access to a Commercial Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device
(University of Kansas, 2019-08-31)Purpose: Brain-computer interface (BCI) techniques may provide a link between an individual’s neurological activity and communication device control, which circumvents the requirement for individuals to possess a reliable ... -
The Feasibility of Language-Literacy Instruction Facilitated by Preschool Classroom Volunteers
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)This pretest-posttest study examined the effects of a professional development training on five volunteer instructors’ (VI) utilization of language and literacy facilitation strategies within interactive storybook readings ... -
The test-retest reliability of the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)The purpose of the study was to examine the test-retest reliability of the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R). Ten people with stroke-induced aphasia were administered the entire WAB-R twice. Correlation coefficients ... -
Does the Timing of Feedback Given to New Coders of the Communication Complexity Scale Affect Coding Reliability Scores?
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)The Communication Complexity Scale (CCS) helps quantify communicative behaviors demonstrated by children and adults with disabilities (Brady et al., 2012 & Brady et al., 2018a). When individuals are asked to learn the CCS ... -
Noise Exposure, Self-Reported Speech-in-Noise Percpetion, and the Auditory Brainstem Response in Normal-Hearing Human Ears
(University of Kansas, 2018-08-31)Difficulty understanding speech-in-noise (SIN) is a common complaint among many listeners. There is emerging evidence that noise exposure is associated with difficulties in speech discrimination and temporal processing ... -
Intervention Planning for Children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Exploring the Expert-Novice Gap in Speech-Language Pathologists’ Clinical Reasoning
(University of Kansas, 2018-08-31)Although supporting people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is included in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s certification standards, many speech-language pathologists are not ... -
Contributions of Phonology and Orthography to Spelling in Children with Dyslexia
(University of Kansas, 2018-08-31)Learning to spell is dependent on a child’s ability to simultaneously process phonological (i.e., related to sounds) and orthographic (i.e., related to letters) information. The contributions of phonological and orthographic ... -
A Feasibility Study of Shared Storybook Reading in a Sibling Dyad
(University of Kansas, 2018-08-31)This study investigates a) the whether an older sibling can learn and use interactive story book reading strategies (ISBR) with their younger sibling and b) the benefits and challenges of an older sibling engaged in ISBR ... -
Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Family Perspectives
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)The purpose of this study was to examine the perspectives of families of children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The study sought information regarding a) the ... -
Perspectives of Families and School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists on the Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Experience
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)This study compared the perspectives of pair-matched school-based speech language pathologists (SLPs) and families of students who use speech-generating devices (SGDs). Data was collected via an online survey that gathered ... -
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Continuing Education in the Schools: A National Survey
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)This study examined the continuing education obtained by speech-language pathologists working in a school setting in the area of AAC, including the factors that influenced decisions regarding continuing education. A survey ... -
Preservice Education in Augmentative and Alternative Communication: An Update
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)This study assessed the characteristics of preservice education in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) graduate programs in speech-language pathology. A survey entitled ... -
The Effect of Activating the Medial Olivocochlear Fibers on Cochlear Distortions in Humans
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)The function of the medial olivocochlear (MOC) fibers has been investigated extensively in animals, and far less in humans. A possible function of the MOC efferents is protection against loud sounds. The aim of this study ... -
Communication Disorders Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)The purpose of this exploratory research study was to describe communication disorders among the population of persons experiencing homelessness (PEH). PEH are at increased risk for a variety of health impairments that can ... -
Mapping Chromosomal Loci in Specific Language Impairment: A Pedigree-Focused Approach
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Specific language impairment (SLI) is characterized by a delay in the mastery of language despite average or above average nonverbal intelligence (IQ). There are multiple assessments used in practice to measure the language ... -
A national survey: Teacher identification of specific language impairment
(University of Kansas, 2017-05-31)This survey investigated the identification of specific language impairment by public school teachers nationwide. It examined to what extent teachers are able to identify and provide treatment for children with specific ... -
Impact of Alternative & Augmentative Communication on the Utterance Length of Children with Limited Oral Language
(University of Kansas, 2017-12-31)Children with limited oral language due to developmental and language delays have difficulty with communication in their everyday lives. Their trouble with speech and/or language impacts their ability to socialize with ... -
Identifying the Cellular Sources of the Low-Frequency Cochlear Response
(University of Kansas, 2017-12-31)Medical and technologic treatments for hearing loss are quickly outpacing current clinical diagnostic techniques. In order to knowledgeably treat patients and accurately predict treatment outcomes, we need diagnostic tools ...