Objective: The objective of study was to determine the effects of spider cage therapy in combination with conventional speech therapy on speech and language function in children with cerebral palsy of age between 05 And 15 Years. Materials and Methods: A total of 20 children from a special institute with cerebral palsy who were provided with spider cage therapy in combination with conventional speech therapy were evaluated from January 2017 to June 2017. Effect of spider cage therapy in combination with conventional speech therapy was determined by applying dysarthric profile revised before and after the treatment. Results: Baseline score on dysarthric profile was 34.76±2.67 and post intervention score was 69.93±8.14. Result indicated that out of 20 children with cerebral palsy, there was a statistically significant difference in total score. Conclusion: The findings suggested that the Mean score of spider cage therapy in combination with conventional speech therapy post treatment in children with cerebral palsy was improved. On the basis of this study it is concluded that speech therapy in combination with conventional speech therapy is more effective in children with cerebral palsy.
Aims: To determine the Food Preferences and factors influencing food selectivity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Study Design: It was a cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Data was collected within the time frame of six months from February 2019 to July 2019. Data was collected from different educational centers, rehabilitation centers, clinics and special education schools in Lahore, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using convenient sampling technique. Data was collected from parents of children with Autism by using a questionnaire. Data was collected within the time frame of six months from February 2019 to July 2019. Data was collected from different educational centers, rehabilitation centers, clinics and special education schools in Lahore, Pakistan. Results: In sample of 68 children 22 (32.4%) were female and 46 (67.6%) were male. Out of 68 children, 55(80.8%) liked rice ,40(58.8%) liked junk food, 41(60.2%) liked bread, 38(55.8%) liked crunchy food and 36(53%) liked fruits. Out of 68 children 32(47%) didn’t need certain silverware or temperature to eat food, 33(48%) didn’t prefer to sit with specific person or chair at meals, 31(.5%) didn’t show any behavior like crying and screaming, 30(44.1%) didn’t refuse food if not in a presentable way and 30(44.1%) disagreed to eat single food three times. Conclusion: This study significantly shows that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder has some food preferences. They like to eat soft food like rice and bread rather than churchy one, they like fruits, vegetable, junk food. They show behaviors like throw food while eating and refuses to self-feed. They prefer to watch TV or any electronic device at mealtime. Due to their sensory issues they refuse to taste new food. The result indicates that autistic child has food preferences and they show limited acceptance towards food.
The ability to communicate with words is one of a person's distinguishing characteristics. People who have lost their ability to talk are unable to communicate effectively for whatever reason. The acquisition (AAC) approach was implemented as a viable alternative for assisting these individuals. Objective: To find out awareness of augmentative and alternative communication among final semester students of SLP. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in seven major institutes of Lahore (University Of Lahore, Riphah International University, King Edward Medical University, School Of Allied Health Sciences, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Punjab University, NUR International University). Final semester students of BS or MS program in SLP were included in the study. The research employed the convenient sampling methodology and standardized questionnaire was used having 26 questions, with responses obtained through an online form and survey. SPSS17 was used to analyze data collected from 50 respondents. Results: Overall awareness was calculated of respondents regarding Augmentative and Alternative communication. Results indicated that 32(65.71%) of final semester students of speech language pathology have adequate knowledge about AAC technology, 10(18.40%) did not significant knowledge about AAC technology while 8(15.89%) totally unfamiliar about AAC technology. Conclusion: After analysis it was concluded that majority of students had awareness of AAC. Most of Lacking was seen in students who did not have good academic exposure and did not practice with patient of AAC.
Aphasia is a linguistic problem that occurs after brain damage. It's a broad term that encompasses everything from modest word retrieval challenges to a complete inability to produce and interpret language. Fluent and non-fluent aphasia are two types of aphasia. Non-fluent aphasia is characterized by sluggish, effortful speaking and is caused by a stroke in the left frontotemporal areas. These patients' language production is mainly limited to one- or two-word utterances. Non-fluent aphasic patients can sing fluently despite their significant language production handicap, which has led to the use of singing and music in aphasia rehabilitation. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) in patients with chronic Broca's aphasia. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted from March 1 to September 30, 2021, at NUR International University to investigate the efficacy of MIT in patients with persistent Broca's aphasia. For this purpose data was collected from almost 50 speech therapists working with chronic Broca's aphasic patients through a self-designed questionnaire. The questionnaire was used as a data collecting instrument that was designed by expert opinion and literature review. Results: Results indicated that MIT is effective in patients with chronic Broca's aphasia. On asking the respondent about the efficacy of MIT almost 88% responded that MIT is effective, 8% were not sure about the efficacy of MIT and 4% responded MIT is not effective in chronic aphasic patients. On asking the respondent about the development of expressive language 64 % responded that expressive Language is improved while 36 % were not sure about the development of expressive language development. On asking the respondent whether MIT reduces psychological stress on individuals regarding the necessity to speak correctly, 88 % responded with yes while 12 % responded with No that MIT reduces psychological stress. Conclusions: It is concluded from this study that MIT is effective in patients with chronic Broca’s aphasia.
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