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Genevieve Graaf; Emily Whitfield; Lonnie Snowden – Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 2024
Several states have invested in 1915(c) Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) Medicaid policies to improve outcomes and reduce costs for children and youth with significant behavioral health needs, or Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED). However, little is known about these programs and the children they serve. Through a retrospective…
Descriptors: Health Services, Federal Programs, State Federal Aid, Eligibility
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Yarden Ashkenazi; Nava Stainer; Lyle Tadmor; Lilach Yaakov; Inbal Friedman; Roni Rips; Oshrat Sella Weiss – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2024
Background: SPEAK OUT! has been shown to enhance various aspects of voice such as intensity, prosody, voice quality and perception of voice. However, their impacts on expiration and communication effectiveness have not yet been evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Hybrid SPEAK OUT! method on aerodynamic measurements and…
Descriptors: Diseases, Audio Equipment, Blended Learning, Outcomes of Treatment
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Carolyn Baylor; Jingyu Linna Jin; Helen Mach; Deanna Britton – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2024
Background: The Communicative Participation Item Bank (CPIB) is a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) designed to measure the extent of interference, or difficulty, experienced by adults with communication disorders participating in their day-to-day communication activities. To date, there is limited evidence regarding sensitivity of the CPIB…
Descriptors: Speech Therapy, Neurological Impairments, Participation, Diseases
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Nicole Cruse; Victor Piotto; Carl Coelho; Nicholas Behn – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2024
Background: Impaired discourse production is commonly reported for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Discourse deficits can negatively impact community integration, return to employment and quality of life. COVID-19 restrictions have reduced in-person assessment services for people with communication impairments. Advances in…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Health Services, Head Injuries, Neurological Impairments
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Mary Bottomley; Jodie Bradley; Lisa Clark; Bryan Collis; Bojana Daw Srdanovic; Victoria Farnsworth; Annie Ferguson; Dan Goodley; Andrew Fox; Nikita K. Hayden; Charlotte Lawthom; Rebecca Lawthom; Claudia Magwood; Robert McLean; Ian Middleton; Alison Owen; Matty Prothero; Simon Rice; Simon Richards; Katherine Runswick-Cole; Kelly Scargill; Rohit Shankar; Toni Ann Wood – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024
Background: We are a research team of clinical, academic and advocacy-based researchers with and without learning disabilities, working on the "Humanising Healthcare" (for people with learning disabilities) project. The project is dedicated to finding and sharing healthcare practices that enhance the lives of people with learning…
Descriptors: Ethics, Learning Disabilities, Guidelines, Researchers
A. Houtenville; S. Bach – Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, 2024
The "Annual Report on People with Disabilities in America" is a companion volume to the "2024 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium." Indicators were in the following areas of interest: employment, educational attainment, health and health care, financial status and security, leisure recreation, personal relationships, and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Attainment, Health, Health Services
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Rhianne Hoffman; Elizabeth Spencer; Joanne Steel – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2024
Background: Spoken discourse impairments post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) are well-documented and heterogeneous in nature. These impairments have chronic implications for adults in terms of employment, socializing and community involvement. Intervention delivered by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) is recommended for adults with discourse…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Speech Language Pathology, Head Injuries, Neurological Impairments
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Kristen Bottema-Beutel; Noah J. Sasson; Rachael McKinnon; Caroline Braun; Ruoxi Guo; Brittany N. Hand; Steven K. Kapp; Daniel R. Espinas; Aiyana Bailin; Jessica Nina Lester; Betty Yu – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2024
Purpose: The language that school professionals use to describe disabled students can reveal and perpetuate ableist assumptions. Professionals' language choices can also challenge ableist attitudes to help create more inclusive, equitable learning environments. This tutorial seeks to guide speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and other school…
Descriptors: School Health Services, Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, Disabilities
Human Development Institute, 2024
This manual was designed primarily for use by people with disabilities. The hope is that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with disabilities. The focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read information about available resources, and to provide immediate…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Children, Health Services, Resources
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Melese Negash – Cogent Education, 2024
The present study aims to analyze disability-related Amharic proverb messages, their implications, and gender orientation. To do so, a mixed research approach and descriptive survey design were applied. Data were collected through document analysis. The collected data were analyzed using thematic content analysis, frequency counts, and…
Descriptors: Semitic Languages, Proverbs, Disabilities, Content Analysis
N. Thomas; S. Paul; S. Bach; A. Houtenville – Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, 2024
The "Annual Disability Statistics Compendium," is a summary of statistics about people with disabilities and about the government programs which serve them. The Compendium, presents key overall statistics on topics including the prevalence of disability, employment among persons with disabilities, rates of participation in disability…
Descriptors: National Surveys, Employment, Poverty, Housing
Oluwatosin O. Akande – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The study examined the difficulties encountered by parents of children with ASD in rural communities in Nigeria. The lack of sufficient healthcare facilities and proficient practitioners in rural locations hinders the availability of early intervention services. The cultural beliefs and misconceptions surrounding ASD exacerbate stigma,…
Descriptors: Parents, Parent Attitudes, Children, Disabilities