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Recent Advances in Assessment and Rehabilitation of Individuals with Communication and Language Disorders

A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurolinguistics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 5364

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Dionysus Tafiadis

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Department of Speech & Language Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
Interests: lifespan speech and language disorders; lifespan communication disorders; lifespan voice and swallowing disorders; assessment; intervention
Prof. Dr. Nafsika Ziavra

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Department of Speech & Language Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
Interests: ENT; neurotology; vocology; rhinology; speech language therapy/pathology
Dr. Louiza Voniati

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Department of Health Sciences, Speech and Language Therapy, European University, Nicosia, Cyprus
Interests: lifespan speech and language disorders; lifespan communication disorders; assess-ment; intervention
Dr. Angelos Papadopoulos

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Department of Speech & Language Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
Interests: speech and language; pediatrics; autism spectrum disorders; QoL; assessment

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, in the journal Brain Sciences, on ‘Recent Advances in Assessment and Rehabilitation of Individuals with Communication and Language Disorders’ aims to offer a platform to researchers, clinicians, and educators for disseminating recent cutting-edge clinical innovations and research on improving the diagnosis and treatment of people with a wide range of communication and language difficulties, including children and adults. This Special Issue welcomes submissions of original research articles, review papers, case studies, and clinical trials that shed light on novel assessment methods, intervention techniques, and rehabilitation approaches, particularly evidence-based interventions, for mitigating the effects of communication and learning disorders, thereby contributing to the improvement in the overall well-being and quality of life of people with such conditions.

All manuscripts submitted to this Special Issue will undergo a rigorous peer-review procedure to ensure the highest scientific standards and relevance.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dionysus Tafiadis
Prof. Dr. Nafsika Ziavra
Dr. Louiza Voniati
Guest Editors

Dr. Angelos Papadopoulos
Guest Editor Assistant

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Brain Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • lifespan speech and language disorders
  • lifespan communication disorders
  • lifespan voice and swallowing disorders
  • assessment
  • intervention

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A Greek Pediatric Word Recognition Test by Picture Identification
by Nikolaos Trimmis, Konstantina Chatzi, Vasiliki Grammatsoulia, Foteini Feida, Konstantinos Mourtzouchos, Angelos Papadopoulos and Panagiotis Plotas
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(12), 1643; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13121643 - 27 Nov 2023
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(1) Background: The study aimed to construct a clinically valuable closet-set WRS test with a picture identification task for young Greek-speaking children. (2) Methods: The test material was meticulously designed based on specific criteria. To determine which parts of speech are used more [...] Read more.
(1) Background: The study aimed to construct a clinically valuable closet-set WRS test with a picture identification task for young Greek-speaking children. (2) Methods: The test material was meticulously designed based on specific criteria. To determine which parts of speech are used more frequently by preschool children, a spontaneous speech sample (250 words per child) was acquired from three hundred children aged 3 to 6 years (M = 4.56, SD = 0.90). The study involved the development and application of two phonemically balanced 50-word lists suitable for young children, as well as the creation of picture representations for each response set. All testing was accomplished in an audiometric booth that exceeded the audiometric rooms’ ambient noise level standards. The speech signal was routed from a laptop computer to a GSI 61 audiometer, and all test items were delivered from the audiometer to the subject. (3) Results: The results indicated that materials for a WRS test for young children are developed with high face validity and are applicable for children as young as three years old. The test satisfies the essential components needed for a WRS test. It consists of two phonemically balanced 50-word lists with low-redundancy bisyllabic words, with each list containing 227 phonemes. (5) Conclusions: This novel closed-set WRS test presents a valuable tool for assessing speech perception skills in young Greek-speaking children. The test results have various applications, including diagnosis, research, and (re)habilitation. Full article
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Review
Update on How to Approach a Patient with Locked-In Syndrome and Their Communication Ability
by Kaitlyn Voity, Tara Lopez, Jessie P. Chan and Brian D. Greenwald
Brain Sci. 2024, 14(1), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14010092 - 17 Jan 2024
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Locked-in syndrome (LIS) is a rare and challenging condition that results in tetraplegia and cranial nerve paralysis while maintaining consciousness and variable cognitive function. Once acute management is completed, it is important to work with the patient on developing a plan to maintain [...] Read more.
Locked-in syndrome (LIS) is a rare and challenging condition that results in tetraplegia and cranial nerve paralysis while maintaining consciousness and variable cognitive function. Once acute management is completed, it is important to work with the patient on developing a plan to maintain and improve their quality of life (QOL). A key component towards increasing or maintaining QOL within this population involves the establishment of a functional communication system. Evaluating cognition in patients with LIS is vital for evaluating patients’ communication needs along with physical rehabilitation to maximize their QOL. In the past decade or so, there has been an increase in research surrounding brain–computer interfaces to improve communication abilities for paralyzed patients. This article provides an update on the available technology and the protocol for finding the best way for patients with this condition to communicate. This article aims to increase knowledge of how to enhance and manage communication among LIS patients. Full article
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Brief Report
On the Dynamics of Inferential Behavior while Reading Expository and Narrative Texts
by Yongseok Yoo
Brain Sci. 2024, 14(5), 428; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14050428 - 26 Apr 2024
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Inference plays a key role in reading comprehension. This study examines changes in inferential behavior while reading different genres. The inferential behavior of 28 students with reading disabilities (RDs) and 44 students without RDs was quantified while they read expository and narrative texts. [...] Read more.
Inference plays a key role in reading comprehension. This study examines changes in inferential behavior while reading different genres. The inferential behavior of 28 students with reading disabilities (RDs) and 44 students without RDs was quantified while they read expository and narrative texts. First, the average rates of inference attempts and correct inferences were measured during reading. Then, the same rates were measured separately during early and late reading to see if there was a change in inferential behavior. The results show that the change in inferential behavior depends on the genre. While reading the expository text, both groups showed no significant change in their inference making. In contrast, while reading the narrative text, both groups showed higher rates of inference attempts, and only the students without RD showed a significant increase in correct inferences. The implications of these findings for the design of more engaging and effective reading programs are discussed. Full article
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Systematic Review
Evidence of Language Development Using Brief Animated Stimuli: A Systematic Review
by Triantafyllia I. Vlachou, Maria Kambanaros, Panagiotis Plotas and Voula Chris Georgopoulos
Brain Sci. 2024, 14(2), 150; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14020150 - 31 Jan 2024
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There is limited evidence regarding the effect of animation compared to static pictures on children’s language development. The aim was to systematically review the available literature for evidence concerning the effect of brief animation on spoken language responses (receptive—listening or expressive—speaking) in typically [...] Read more.
There is limited evidence regarding the effect of animation compared to static pictures on children’s language development. The aim was to systematically review the available literature for evidence concerning the effect of brief animation on spoken language responses (receptive—listening or expressive—speaking) in typically developing (TD) children aged 3 to 9 years. Five databases were searched, resulting in seven included studies. The characteristics of animated stimuli, the manner of presentation, and the language-related tasks were recorded, and questions were posed about the effect of brief animation on children’s receptive and expressive language abilities. The evidence suggests that animation may have a positive effect on expressive language abilities of children compared to static pictures. As far as the effect of animation on receptive language performance is concerned, the evidence is less concrete. Future directions regarding the potential of animation on language development are discussed. Full article
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Case Report
High-Frequency Language Therapy with Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A Longitudinal Single-Case Report of Semantic Variant of Primary Progressive Aphasia (svPPA)
by Katharina Strunk, Sabine Weiss and Horst M. Müller
Brain Sci. 2024, 14(2), 133; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14020133 - 27 Jan 2024
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Background: The goal of this study was to investigate whether the combination of semantic feature analysis (SFA) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective in treating word retrieval in the semantic variant of primary progressive aphasia (svPPA) and how long the potential [...] Read more.
Background: The goal of this study was to investigate whether the combination of semantic feature analysis (SFA) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective in treating word retrieval in the semantic variant of primary progressive aphasia (svPPA) and how long the potential effects last. Methods: A 56-year-old woman diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and svPPA participated in this longitudinal single-subject design. A total of four 2-week stimulation phases were conducted over a 14-month period, each of which was started depending on the participant’s language performance. Follow-up testing was conducted shortly after the stimulation period, approximately 2 weeks, and approximately 4 weeks thereafter. Results: Significant improvement in word retrieval occurred after SFA and tDCS therapy. Two weeks after the end of each stimulation phase, approx. 80% of the trained words could be named correctly. For the untrained words, also significantly more words were correctly named at follow-ups compared to the baseline. Furthermore, the Boston Naming Test (BNT) demonstrated a significant increase in naming performance and showed that phonological cues facilitated word retrieval compared to semantic cues. Conclusion: The combination of SFA and tDCS was able to counteract the expected language deterioration of a participant with svPPA. This effect increased until approximately 2 weeks after each intervention. In addition, a generalization of the effect to untrained words was shown. Full article
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