{"title":"The Role That Attention Plays in Language Processing","authors":"J. Kurland","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD21.2.47","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD21.2.47","url":null,"abstract":"Although the mechanism of attention is not entirely understood, there is widespread agreement that attention is a limited capacity processing system that can flexibly allocate resources to modulate signal detection and response for controlled action. With respect to language processing, a complex combination of automatic and controlled processing mechanisms, attention plays an important role in mediating the selection of competing candidates so that, for example, the correct word can be activated. The present review summarizes current views on attention mechanisms, types of attention, the neuroscience of attention, and its presumed role in language processing.","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"21 1","pages":"47-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1044/NNSLD21.2.47","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of Attention in People With Aphasia: Challenges and Recommendations","authors":"L. Connor, R. Fucetola","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD21.2.55","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD21.2.55","url":null,"abstract":"Assessing nonverbal cognitive constructs, such as attention, in persons with aphasia is particularly challenging. The most difficult aspect of this task is determining whether language deficits are...","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"21 1","pages":"55-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1044/NNSLD21.2.55","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cognitive Communicative Challenges in TBI: Assessment and Intervention in the Long Term","authors":"Lori G. Cook, R. Depompei, S. Chapman","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD21.1.33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD21.1.33","url":null,"abstract":"Neurocognitive stall is defined as a failure or lag in achieving later emerging cognitive milestones, representing an increasing “gap” in neurocognitive, social, and educational functioning after e...","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"21 1","pages":"33-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Apraxia of Speech in Children and Adolescents: Applications of Neuroscience to Differential Diagnosis and Intervention","authors":"M. Burns","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD21.1.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD21.1.15","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents an overview of clinical and neuroscience research that is relevant to distinguishing characteristics of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) from perceptual/phonological disorders (PPD) in children with speech sound disorders. An initial attempt at developing a clinical checklist of as few as seven speech production characteristics, based on a literature review, may be useful for distinguishing CAS from PPD. Data on 11 children seen for intensive speech language intervention in 2008 are presented. The paper also provides longitudinal data on four children seen over two decades that presented with CAS vs. PPD. Clinical implications of a treatment outcome study, the CAS checklist, and longitudinal case studies are discussed.","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"21 1","pages":"15-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1044/NNSLD21.1.15","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"One Center's Approach to the Assessment and Treatment of the Pediatric Minimally Conscious State","authors":"Julie Fuith-Costa, K. DeMarco","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD21.1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD21.1.6","url":null,"abstract":"Children are surviving severe brain injuries and arriving at rehabilitation centers across the country in a minimally conscious state (MCS). The MCS is defined as a condition of severely altered co...","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"21 1","pages":"6-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Group Intervention for Adolescents With Chronic Acquired Brain Injury: The Future Zone","authors":"Ellen Hickey, Jennifer Saunders","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD20.4.111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD20.4.111","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a common cause of social cognition deficits and psychosocial challenges in adolescents. A group intervention program was designed to support teens with chronic ABI. Method: Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted to examine participants' self-knowledge and satisfaction with the program. Results: Results revealed that participants and parents valued increased self-knowledge and an understanding of brain injuries, the focus on friendships and individual strengths, and feelings of togetherness and not being judged. Discussion: Support for strength-based, project-oriented, group intervention programs for adolescents with ABI and directions for future research are discussed.","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"20 1","pages":"111-119"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of Group Treatment With Pediatric and Adolescent Populations in an Acute Rehabilitation Hospital Setting","authors":"Glenn Paustian","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD20.4.103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD20.4.103","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Pediatric and adolescent treatment in group settings has unique benefits for effective delivery of speech language treatment. This article advocates for the use of group treatment models i...","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"20 1","pages":"103-110"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reliability of the Conversational Interaction Coding Form When Applied to Natural Conversation of Individuals With Aphasia","authors":"Ashley Pozzolo Coote, Jane T. Pimentel","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD20.4.125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD20.4.125","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Development of valid and reliable outcome tools to document social approaches to aphasia therapy and to determine best practice is imperative. The aim of this study is to determine whether the Conversational Interaction Coding Form (CICF; Pimentel & Algeo, 2009) can be applied reliably to the natural conversation of individuals with aphasia in a group setting. Method: Eleven graduate students participated in this study. During a 90-minute training session, participants reviewed and practiced coding with the CICF. Then participants independently completed the CICF using video recordings of individuals with non-fluent and fluent aphasia participating in an aphasia group. Interobserver reliability was computed using matrices representative of the point-to-point agreement or disagreement between each participant's coding and the authors' coding for each measure. Interobserver reliability was defined as 80% or better agreement for each measure. Results: On the whole, the CICF was not applied reliably ...","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"20 1","pages":"125-135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Increasing Popularity of Aphasia Groups: Some Reasons Why","authors":"R. Elman","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD20.4.120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD20.4.120","url":null,"abstract":"The number of aphasia groups and programs, consistent with a social approach to aphasia intervention, has grown dramatically over the past 20 years. This article discusses how current scientific evidence, service delivery changes, and a variety of other factors may help to explain this trend. One conclusion reached is that offering group treatment to people with aphasia is extremely important, given the amount of social isolation that often results.","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"20 1","pages":"120-124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Promising Approaches to Treatment of Apraxia of Speech: Preliminary Evidence and Directions for the Future","authors":"K. Ballard, R. Varley, D. Kendall","doi":"10.1044/NNSLD20.3.87","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1044/NNSLD20.3.87","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides a brief review of three interventions for apraxia of speech (AOS) that are in preliminary stages of development with evidence at the level of Phase I intervention trials. The fi...","PeriodicalId":88628,"journal":{"name":"Perspectives on neurophysiology and neurogenic speech and language disorders","volume":"185 1","pages":"87-93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57669429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}