Essays about: "speech and language therapist"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words speech and language therapist.

  1. 1. The Roles of Speech and Language Therapists and Teachers in Preschools : A Systematic Review on Perceptions of Professionals on their own and each other’s Role in Preventing Language Problems

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Lea Muggli; [2023]
    Keywords : collaboration; role; speech and language therapist; teacher; preschool; early childhood education;

    Abstract : The importance of the provision of language support to preschool children is undeniable. Preschool teachers are often part of the immediate (language) learning environment and represent role models for young children. Speech and language therapists on the other hand are educated in the assessment, treatment and prevention of language disorders. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gradually Changing Gender Attribution of Speech Recordings Using Interpolated Filters

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Mira Kjellin; [2022]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : When we listen to human speech, one of the first characteristics we assess is the gender of the speaker. For individuals who suffer from gender dysphoria, this may cause them to be negatively impacted by their voice not matching their gender identity. Therefore, some persons attempt to change their voices with a speech-language therapist. READ MORE

  4. 3. A speech therapy support tool based on spectral density adjustment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Erik Stålberg; Artur Lidström; [2021]
    Keywords : speech therapy; spectral estimation; fundamental frequency estimation; FIR filter design; Mathematics and Statistics; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this work is to expand the toolbox of speech language pathologists and give them the ability to redesign a patient’s voice to a healthier sounding one, thereby giving the patient a target voice to strive towards. A modified voice is generated by applying a finite impulse response (FIR) filter, altering the spectrum of the patient’s voice. READ MORE

  5. 4. Technology-enhanced Speech and Language Relearning for Stroke Patients- Understanding the users and their needs for technology acceptance

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Awais Ahmad; [2021]
    Keywords : eHealth; Stroke Rehabilitation; Speech and Language Relearning; Adult Learning; Technology-enhanced Systems; Technology Acceptance;

    Abstract : Stroke is a rapidly increasing disease worldwide, and speech and language impairments are common in stroke patients. A patient’s ability to speak, listen, read and write is reduced after stroke which affects the patient's independently living and quality of life. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lexical-semantic production and executive functions in bilingual (German-English) children

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Logopedi, foniatri och audiologi

    Author : Emma Niles; [2013]
    Keywords : bilingualism; lexical-semantic production; executive functions; picture-naming; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : When testing bilingual children, as a speech and language therapist, one often encounter problems. A field which is especially challenging to test is lexical-semantic production. READ MORE