The role of research methodology in the rational use of technology in monitoring and preventing communication disorders

Abstract

Studies showing stronger scientific evidence related to speech, language and hearing pathology (SLP) have an impact on the prevention and rehabilitation of human communication and gained ground in SLP research agenda. In this paper we discuss some aspects and directions that should be considered for in-depth knowledge about speech, language and hearing needs in different population groups (age group, gender and other variables according to specific related disorders) for improved comprehensive care, successful efforts and effective use of financial and human resources. It is also discussed the decision making process for requesting complementary evaluations and tests, from routine to highly complex ones, that should be based on each test and/or procedure and their contribution to the diagnosis and therapeutic planning. In fact, it is crucial to have reliable parameters for planning, preventing and treating human communication and its related disorders. Epidemiology, biostatistics and social sciences can contribute with more specific information in human communication sciences and guide more specific studies on the international science and technology agenda, improving communication sciences involvement in the international health-related scientific scenario.

Alterações da linguagem oral e escrita na percepção dos professores do ensino fundamental

“…In the exercise of teaching, the communication is a main instrument into sharing experiences of the human being 4 . It is a means by which the individual receives and expresses the language being an essential element in the socialization and integration in the community Besides perceiving questions related to child development, he can intervene directly in the development process taking actions to optimize it 8 .…”

Distúrbios de fala e dificuldades de aprendizagem no ensino fundamental

“…The selection of tracking test used was done based on the premises that to collect data from a relatively large population and without complaints it is necessary to use a quick and easy-to-use test, validated for the population studied, as considered for conducting this study [13][14][15][16] .…”

“…, a screening test used in this study consists of common images that are recognized by a pilot sample of the same age of the population studied, when the test was validated, with the goal of using the aspects that contribute to improve its accuracy 13,15,16 .…”

“…The phonological system has been acquired by children with typical development when they are around 4 years, although a considerable maturation of the joint still happens in this age group [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]18 .…”

“…In the present study one must weigh the existence of a group of children under five years who presented TERDAF positive (presence of therapeutic intervention as speech disorders may be an early sign of difficulty in reading/writing in the future 30 . Furthermore, the possibility of effective communication is an important factor to consider in terms of promotion and maintenance of health, beginning in childhood, whereas access to epidemiological data should follow the social advancement and new accessed knowledge should be incorporated into the management of heath-disease process 14,15 .…”