http://hdl.handle.net/10057/77 College of Health Professions http://soar.wichita.edu:8080/dspace/retrieve/36 http://hdl.handle.net/10057/77 Search the Channel s http://soar.wichita.edu:8080/dspace/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/10057/2328 title: Speech-language pathologists' self-assessment of knowledge regarding medications to treat behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder. authors: Daiquirie Crumrine; Self, Trisha; LaDonna S. Hale <br>abstract: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often prescribed medications to help control self-injurious behaviors, aggression, compulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity. Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) should be familiar with medication-related behavior changes and side effects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate SLPs' self-assessment of knowledge regarding medications prescribed to children with ASD. SLPs registered with the Kansas Speech- Language Hearing Association were provided a link to an online survey. The response rate was 13%, (n = 56). Overall, 88% of respondents felt they had a good understanding of ASD characteristics; but only 15% felt they had a good understanding of ASD medications. Only 14% were satisfied with their medication knowledge, 79% wanted to be more knowledgeable, and 60% felt they knew where to locate medication information. SLPs that completed continuing education were more likely to be satisfied with their knowledge regarding ASD characteristics than with ASD medications. <br>description: Paper presented to the 5th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, May 1, 2009. <br> http://hdl.handle.net/10057/2318 title: Shoulder muscle EMG activity in women during push up on varying surfaces authors: Bair, Christina; Buckley, Brandi; Pralle, Rayanne; Schroeter, Melanie; Smith, Barbara; Jorgensen, Michael <br>abstract: The unstable surfaces of a BOSU® ball and Swiss ball typically have a greater impact on EMG muscle activity during a push up compared to a normal push up done on a flat stable surface. This study's purpose was to determine if performing a push up on a BOSU® ball and on an exercise bench influenced EMG muscle activity when compared to the activity of a push up on a stable surface in females. Eighteen females were recruited from a convenience sample of college students. The pectoralis major, rectus abdominus, and external oblique muscles showed the greatest EMG muscle activity. The posterior deltoid showed the lowest activity. Overall, the push up performed on the bench showed the greatest EMG muscle activity compared to the other types of push ups. <br>description: Paper presented to the 5th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, May 1, 2009. <br> http://hdl.handle.net/10057/2263 title: Potential Relationships Between Learning Styles and Memory Strategies authors: Coiner, Christina P.; Scherz, Julie <br>abstract: Memory strategies are often taught by speech language pathologists to individuals with memory impairments. Information about the relationship between memory strategies and individual differences could provide better direction for treatment approaches. This study explored the relationship between memory strategies and sensory modality strengths. Forty "typical" adults completed various memory tasks and learning style assessments and reported memory strategies. No significant relationship between sensory modality strength and memory strategies used to complete the various memory tasks was found. Individuals used a variety of memory strategies unrelated to their sensory modality strength and the type of memory task. Speech language pathologists should be aware of their clients' individual differences and be prepared to teach an assortment of strategies to clients with memory impairments. <br>description: Paper presented to the 5th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, May 1, 2009. <br> http://hdl.handle.net/10057/2076 title: An investigation of bilingual preschool children’s intelligibility in Spanish and English: comparing measures of performance with listener ratings in both languages authors: Prezas, Raúl Francisco <br>abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine if intelligibility ratings of bilingual (Spanish-English) preschool children by unfamiliar listeners are predicted by age, gender, and/or measures of rate of speech, receptive vocabulary, and phonological deviations. A second purpose was to ascertain whether significant differences exist among predictor variables in both Spanish and English. Participants for this study were 60 bilingual preschool children ranging in age from 4:0 (years: months) to 5:10. Unfamiliar listeners rated connected speech samples for each child in both languages using a 5-point Likert scale. A total occurrence of major phonological deviations score was obtained for each child in both languages. In addition, a number of syllables per 30-second connected speech sample provided the means for rate of speech calculations. One bilingual receptive vocabulary score was obtained for both languages. Based on a multiple regression analysis, two significant predictor variables emerged for each language. In English, phonological deviations and vocabulary predicted intelligibility ratings of preschool children. Phonological deviations also predicted intelligibility ratings of preschool children in Spanish, followed by rate. Results of a 2 X 2 X 2 MANOVA revealed significant main effects related to language and age, but not gender. Follow-up univariate analyses revealed that 5-year-old children across the two languages were found to be significantly more intelligible than 4-year-olds. In addition, children were found to speak significantly faster in Spanish than in English and 5-year-old children also were found to speak significantly faster in Spanish than 4-year-olds <br>description: Wichita State University, College of Health Professions, Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders <br>