Search for dissertations about: "communication disorder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 72 swedish dissertations containing the words communication disorder.

2. 1. Parkinson’s Disease and Communication : Intelligibility, Interaction and Participation

   Author : Inga-Lena Johansson; Nicole Müller; Christina Samuelsson; Christina Reuterskiöld; Margaret Walshe; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Parkinson’s disease; Intelligibility; Speech acoustics; Interaction; Communicative participation; Communication partner;

   Abstract : Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting dopamine production in the basal ganglia. It is a common cause of disability among elderly people. The main symptoms are tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, but there is a substantial individual variation of how the disease manifests itself. READ MORE

4. 2. Memory and communication in typically developing infants and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder : Behavioral and electrophysiological indices

   Author : Emelie Nordqvist; Mikael Heimann; Mary Rudner; Magnus Lindgren; Leslie Carver; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Memory development; communication; deferred imitation; ERP; autism spectrum disorder; Minne; kommunikation; fördröjd imitation; ERP; autismspektrumstörning;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how variations in early memory capacity seems, both in children with typical development in children with autism. More specifically, variations in early memory is examined here over time, and its relationship to early (verbal and non-verbal) communication skills. READ MORE

5. 3. The supporting conversation partner in disordered communication

   Author : Karin Eriksson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; conversational interaction; supported communication; aphasia; Parkinson’s disease; conversation partners; communication partner training; cognitive factors; assessment;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to examine some aspects of conversation partners (CP) of people with communication disorder caused by stroke-induced aphasia or Parkinson’s disease (PwCD). Central questions were (i) can conversation partners learn to adapt their communicative behaviour in conversation to the specific needs of the persons with communication impairment and (ii) are there any associations between characteristics of the participants in conversation and the ability to be a supportive communication partner? Factors that might influence the quantitative measurement of communicative behaviour were also examined. READ MORE

6. 4. Children who screen positive for language delay but not autism: from 2.5 to 6 years of age

   Author : Ulrika Schachinger-Lorentzon; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Developmental language disorder; Neurodevelopmental disorder; 2-5; 5-15R; Language disorder; screening; Quality of life; speech and language pathology; ESSENCE; multilingualism; autism;

   Abstract : Background: Language disorders (LDs) are prevalent, affecting approximately 10% of children. Among them, 7.5% have developmental language disorder (DLD), while 2.5% have LD associated with a known medical condition. READ MORE

7. 5. Deafblindness : Theory-of-mind, cognitive functioning and social network in Alström syndrome

   Author : Hans-Erik Frölander; Claes Möller; Björn Lyxell; Erland Hjelmquist; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Alström syndrome; Deafblindness; Theory-of-mind; Communication; Verbal ability; Executive functions; Working memory; Health problems; Friendship; Social network; Handikappvetenskap; Disability Research;

   Abstract : This thesis addresses young adults with Alström syndrome (AS). AS causes acquired deafblindness, a severe, progressive, combined auditory and visual impairment affecting daily life and self-reliance to a degree that full participation depends on help from others and society. READ MORE