Communication Sciences and Disorders
Collection of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders includes faculty research publications, theses and dissertations of graduate students and their conference papers.
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Nonverbal communication's influence in professional practice
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The effect of auditory stimuli presented during the sleep of children with delayed speech
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Wideband acoustic reflex growth function: Normative study and comparison with conventional single-frequency acoustic reflex growth function
(Wichita State University, 2022-07)The acoustic reflex growth function (ARGF) tested with single-frequency probe signals has been utilized as a noninvasive, objective measure in evaluating integrity of the auditory nervous system at the brainstem level. ... -
The effects of varying melodic intervals in melodic intonation therapy for persons with aphasia
(Routledge, 2022-06-26)Background Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) is an evidence-based treatment for persons with non-fluent aphasia. The contribution of rhythm within MIT has been frequently studied, though little research has been completed ... -
Examining audiology students' clinical collaboration skills when using virtual audiology cases aided with no collaboration, live collaboration, and virtual collaboration
(American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2022-03-03)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine students' ability to use effective clinical collaboration online in a designed scaffolded environment. Three groups were formed to achieve this goal: two control ... -
Underrepresentation of students from diverse backgrounds entering communication sciences and disorders programs: an investigation into the university student perspective
(NLM (Medline), 2022-03-10)Purpose: This study investigated university students' knowledge of and attitudes toward the professions of communication sciences and disorders (CSD), with a goal to determine if there were any differences between responses ... -
Self-regulated strategy development for writing: A case study of a female with autism spectrum disorder
(SAGE Journals, 2022-03-02)An 11-year-old, fifth grader with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participated in a writing intervention using the self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) approach for story writing. The child summarized ... -
Identifying optimal educational parameters for augmentative and alternative communication users: Stakeholders' perspectives
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)Research involving parameters for designing and developing an appropriate educational program for students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in school settings is considered a relatively recent ... -
Post-secondary education experiences and needs of students with autism spectrum disorder at Wichita State University
(Wichita State University, 2021-07)The literature reports increased enrollment of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in post-secondary education settings. Unfortunately, a significant number of these individuals do not graduate (Zeedyk, 2016). The ... -
The effects of varying melodic intervals in melodic intonation therapy for persons with aphasia
(Wichita State University, 2021-07)Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) long has been a popular, evidence-based treatment for persons with non-fluent aphasia. While the contribution of rhythm within MIT has been frequently studied, little research has been ... -
A survey of Kansas speech-language pathologists’ knowledge and confidence regarding literacy intervention
(Wichita State University, 2021-08)The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge and confidence of Kansas school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) regarding literacy intervention by replicating a published survey that was conducted in the ... -
Effects of Aphasia-Friendly Readings: Responsive reading for couples
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: This is a presentation that shows the progress of a person with aphasia after having eight weeks of Aphasia-Friendly Readings Therapy, a family-centered therapy approach developed by the spouse of a person ... -
Computerized sentence building as a treatment for Aphasia
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and those who survive are often left with significant long-term disabilities. Aphasia, which frequently occurs ... -
Post-secondary education experiences and needs of students with autism spectrum disorder
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: The number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pursuing a post-secondary degree is increasing nationwide. Shattuck and colleagues (2012) reported that approximately 55% of students with ASD ... -
The effects of varying melodic intervals in Melodic Intonation Therapy for persons with Aphasia
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Broca's Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that most commonly occurs after a stroke. It is characterized by deficits in expressive language, both spoken and written. Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) is ... -
The nature of being a professional (Note)
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Verbs used by persons with aphasia during procedural discourse
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)The purpose of this study was to determine if people with mild-moderate non-fluent aphasia use verbs that differ in quantity and quality during procedural discourse than they do during conversational discourse, as well ... -
Postgraduate specialization fellowship training for audiologists: survey results from educators, supervisors, and students
(NLM (Medline), 2020-06-08)Purpose From the Audiology Education Summit held in 2017, several working groups were formed to explore ideas about improving the quality and consistency in graduate education in audiology and externship training. The ... -
Comparative pitch analysis in young children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience delayed speech development. Current research shows that ASD is associated with atypical vocal quality. Early signs of ASD include difficulties ... -
The relationship between psychosocial health and self-reported oral health among senior center participants in Wichita, Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: According to a Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services' (KDADS) report (2019), the behavioral health system is in crisis. Behavioral health problems include psychological distress. According to ...
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