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Browsing by Subject "Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders"

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    Communicate (1993 Fall)
    (University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1993) University of Minnesota, Duluth. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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    Communicate (1994 Spring)
    (University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1994) University of Minnesota, Duluth. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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    Communicate (1994 Summer)
    (University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1994) University of Minnesota, Duluth. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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    Communicate (1995 Spring)
    (University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1995) University of Minnesota, Duluth. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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    Communicate (1995 Summer)
    (University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1995) University of Minnesota, Duluth. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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    CSD Graduate Student Research Forum (2015-02-02)
    (2015) University of Minnesota Duluth. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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    Factors of adherence to modified diets in individuals with dysphagia
    (2022) Samargia-Grivette, Sharyl; Klemm, Abigail
    Dysphagia is the term used to describe difficulty swallowing. Individuals with dysphagia are at high risk for respiratory illness including pneumonia leading to increased hospitalizations and even death due to laryngeal aspiration of foods and liquids. Speech-language pathologists provide assessment and intervention services for this population. One compensatory strategy often recommended is the implementation of a modified diet. Methods: Thirty adults over the age of 18 years that have been diagnosed with dysphagia and are on a modified diet are being recruited. As part of the survey, participants are assigned to groups based on the level of modified diet they have been prescribed. Exclusion criteria include individuals who 1) are living in a residential facility, 2) have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, or any other neurologic condition negatively impacting their ability to provide consent and/or respond reliably to survey questions. Results: Seven people have consented to the survey but have not yet completed the survey. Recruitment and enrollment is ongoing. Upon completion of data collection, an ANOVA will be conducted to compare differences in adherence between diet level groups. A linear regression will be conducted to identify predictors for adherence and non-adherence to modified diets.
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    Increasing Rate and Accuracy for Toddlers Navigating Speech Generating Devices: Comparison of Visual Scene Displays
    (2020-04) Ostrand, Emily J; Hyppa-Martin, Jolene
    This project consisted of three different components, all of which related to the use of visual scene displays among young children. VSDs are a way of displaying vocabulary on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices which can be used to help individuals with various disabilities communicate using synthetic speech. The first component of this project was a systematic review of the current literature available on VSDs. The second component was a retrospective analysis to gather data on how effectively young children use VSDs. Finally, the third intended component was a research study involving college students and their ability to navigate the AAC device, however this component was unable to be completed due to COVID-19.
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    Investigating Organization of Eye Gaze Communication Devices: Comparing Response Times in Grid Displays and Visual Screen Displays
    (2023-04) Morris, Abigail
    Eye gaze augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices are primarily implemented in populations with severe speech and physical impairments (SSPIs). There are two main methods of organizing these devices: a grid display and in a visual screen display (VSD). In order to facilitate efficient communication, language development, and meaningful connections in people who have severe SSPI, it is imperative to investigate the organization of eye gaze communication devices in a wide variety of communicative contexts. Tobii Sticky, an online eye-tracking software was used to compare initial fixation time and total response time between a grid display and a VSD with a sample of 7 UMD students. It was hypothesized that the VSD would warrant faster initial fixation times and the grid display would warrant faster total response times. There was no significant difference at a 95% confidence level between the two displays in terms of initial fixation and total response times. Further research must be conducted comparing the visual patterns of those using eye gaze communication devices, in youth and adult populations of those with and without SSPI.
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    Use of Tobii Dynavox Gaze Viewer to Track Progress of Child with Physical and Cortical Visual Impairments (CVI): A Case Study
    (2020) Hohn, Morgan J
    Presentation to Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. UROP Applicant: Morgan Hohn Mentor: Dr. Mark Mizuko