Search for dissertations about: "speech therapy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words speech therapy.
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1. The /k/s, the /t/s, and the inbetweens : Novel approaches to examining the perceptual consequences of misarticulated speech
Abstract : This thesis comprises investigations of the perceptual consequences of children’s misarticulated speech – as perceived by clinicians, by everyday listeners, and by the children themselves. By inviting methods from other areas to the study of speech disorders, this work demonstrates some successful cases of cross-fertilization. READ MORE
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2. Computer-based speech therapy using visual feedback with focus on children with profound hearing impairments
Abstract : This thesis presents work in the area of computer-based speech therapy using different types of visual feedback to replace the auditory feedback channel. The study includes diagnostic assessment methods prior to therapy, type of therapy design, and type of visual feedback for different users during different stages of therapy for increasing the efficiency. READ MORE
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3. Let’s stay in touch! Remote communication for people with communicative and cognitive disabilities
Abstract : Being able to use remote communication through digital channels is a prerequisite for participation in contemporary society, but some people have difficulties in accessing it. Aim: The overall aim was to explore and describe remote communication for people with communicative and cognitive disabilities. READ MORE
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4. Voicing on the borders of language
Abstract : My research engages with the varieties of relationship between verbal and non-verbal forms of language and communication. I approach the issue through three people who live or work with non-verbal people on the autistic spectrum: Phoebe Caldwell, Fernand Deligny and Iris Johansson. READ MORE
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5. Restructuring the socially anxious brain : Using magnetic resonance imaging to advance our understanding of effective cognitive behaviour therapy for social anxiety disorder
Abstract : Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common psychiatric disorder associated with considerable suffering. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective but a significant proportion does not respond or relapses, stressing the need of augmenting treatment. READ MORE