Xviii. Speech Communication'

Iranian Speech -Language Pathologists’ Awareness of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Methods

Objectives: Alternative and Augmentative communication ( AAC ) provides a means of effective communication to persons with severe impairments in speech comprehension and production. The aim of this study was to examine the awareness of Iranian speech-language pathologists (SLPs) of AAC services. Methods:  A total of 111 SLPs who were selected by convenience sampling took part in this cross-sec...

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Geriatrie Speech and Language Disorders

As the elderly census rising in the world, most of the developed and developing countries are engaged with implementation of many different geriatric programs in their governing agendas. As such increament includes Iran as well, Therefore providing many social, educational and economical programs which all must focus upon the elderlies well living style are considered crucial. Preserving the sp...

Design and evaluation of validity of an electronic alternative and augmentative communication system for Persian-speaking children

Introduction: Due to the high prevalence of communication disorders, augmentative and alternative communication methods are one the options ahead to solve the problems of these people. Since there are no complex tools for Persian-speaking children with communication disorders, we decided to design communication assistant software for these children that produces sound output. Materials and Meth...

Clinical Criteria for Benign Laryngeal Mucosal Evaluation and Treatment, Including Evidence Based Assessment of Voice

A poster presentation at XVIII PVSF/UCLA Pacific Voice Conference on work in progress. European Union representatives in the COST action on advanced voice assessment: Mette Pedersen MD, PhD, et h.c. Ear‐nose‐throat specialist, FRSM. Anna Barney, PhD, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, UK. Jointly chaired a special session on advanced vo...