How to manage language problems

2021 ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Andrew E. Budson ◽  
Maureen K. O’Connor
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Body Language ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Mild Dementia ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Language Problems ◽  
Tone Of Voice

Although language may become impaired by dementia, communication with your loved one is still possible. Speak clearly and slowly in a quiet environment. Help them obtain hearing aids, if needed. Reading and writing may be beneficial for those who have hearing or speech problems and mild dementia. Speech therapy may also benefit those with mild dementia and trouble talking. Pictures can often compensate for a variety of comprehension and communication problems. Gestures, body language, facial expression, tone of voice, and other nonlinguistic and nonverbal communication can be useful, both in person and over a video phone. Lastly, remember that emotional communication is often preserved in dementia.

How to manage language problems

2021 ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Andrew E. Budson ◽  
Maureen K. O’Connor
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Body Language ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Mild Dementia ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Language Problems ◽  
Tone Of Voice

Although language may become impaired by dementia, communication with your loved one is still possible. Speak clearly and slowly in a quiet environment. Help them obtain hearing aids, if needed. Reading and writing may be beneficial for those who have hearing or speech problems and mild dementia. Speech therapy may also benefit those with mild dementia and trouble talking. Pictures can often compensate for a variety of comprehension and communication problems. Gestures, body language, facial expression, tone of voice, and other nonlinguistic and nonverbal communication can be useful, both in person and over a video phone. Lastly, remember that emotional communication is often preserved in dementia.

Politics

Mind-Society ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 137-172
Author(s):  
Paul Thagard
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Facial Expressions ◽  
Body Language ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Coherent Systems ◽  
Mental Processes ◽  
Emotional Aspects ◽  
Tone Of Voice ◽  
Emotional Representations

Ideologies are coherent systems of concepts, values, and other representations that operate in a group of people to justify the current situation or to motivate change. These sets of values spread among individuals as the result of interactions that typically involve both verbal and nonverbal communication. Ideologies spread through talking and writing but also through nonverbal expressions such as visual and auditory images, gestures, facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. Ideologies such as the Islamic State worldview can be analyzed by identifying the main cognitive-emotional representations. The mental processes of individual leaders and voters use concepts, images, beliefs, rules, goals, and analogies. All of these representations have important emotional aspects, as when concepts are bound with emotions to produce values and when beliefs are bound into specific emotions such as fear, all producing semantic pointers.

Research on Reading: What SLPs Want (or Need) to Know

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Montgomery
Keyword(s):  
Spoken Language ◽  
Cognitive Skill ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Reading Teachers ◽  
Successful Therapy ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Reading Research ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Language Problems

Abstract As increasing numbers of speech language pathologists (SLPs) have embraced their burgeoning roles in written as well as spoken language intervention, they have recognized that there is much to be gained from the research in reading. While some SLPs reportedly fear they will “morph” into reading teachers, many more are confidently aware that SLPs who work with adult clients routinely use reading as one of their rehabilitation modalities. Reading functions as both a tool to reach language in adults, and as a measure of successful therapy. This advanced cognitive skill can serve the same purpose for children. Language is the foundational support to reading. Consequently spoken language problems are often predictors of reading and writing challenges that may be ahead for the student (Juel & Deffes, 2004; Moats, 2001; Wallach, 2004). A targeted review of reading research may assist the SLP to appreciate the language/reading interface.

EFFECTS OF LIMITED HEARING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPEECH IN CHILDREN UNDER THREE YEARS OF AGE

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1951 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
HENK C. HUIZING ◽  
DOREEN POLLACK
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Handicapped Children ◽  
Testing Procedures ◽  
Future Success ◽  
Clinical Conditions ◽  
And Training

Natural development of speech elements in acoustically handicapped children has been proved possible provided that the limited hearing is detected at a very early age by new testing procedures. It is achieved under clinical conditions by the use of individual hearing aids which provide auditory stimulation from the age of 2 years, or even earlier, upwards. Special treatment is necessary and training of the parents plays an important part. If a listening function is not established at an early age, there is the danger that children with limited hearing will ignore sound or will actually find it annoying. Future success is dependent on the hard of hearing child's being educated together with the normal speaking children, with the reservation that he will need special arrangements for speech therapy and speech reading. New specifications should be made concerning the admission of acoustically handicapped children into special schools and the considerations mentioned above should be applied.

scholarly journals Liggaamstaal as kommunikasie: perspektiewe uit die Hebreeuse Bybel

1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
P.A. Kruger
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Hebrew Bible ◽  
Body Language ◽  
Narrative Literature

Body language as communication: perspectives from the Hebrew Bible This contribution treats aspects of the important source of nonverbal communication in the Hebrew Bible. It focuses especially on the following themes: - the problem of terminology, - legal acts, with special emphasis on the idea of dissociation, - the manner in which some emotions (shame, disgust) are displayed nonverbally, - the manifestation of nonverbal communication in narrative literature (especially in the nonverbal category “proxemics” in Ruth 2-3).

Impact of Opponents’ Clothing and Body Language on Impression Formation and Outcome Expectations

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iain Greenlees ◽  
Richard Buscombe ◽  
Richard Thelwell ◽  
Tim Holder ◽  
Matthew Rimmer
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Impression Formation ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Body Language ◽  
Tennis Player ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Tennis Match

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a tennis player’s body language and clothing (general vs. sport-specific) on the impressions observers form of them. Forty male tennis players viewed videos of a target tennis player warming up. Each participant viewed the target player displaying one of four combinations of body language and clothing (positive body language/tennis-specific clothing; positive body language/general sportswear; negative body language/tennis-specific clothing; negative body language/general sportswear). After viewing the target player, participants rated their impressions of the model’s episodic states and dispositions and gave their perceptions of the likely outcome of a tennis match with the target player. Analyses of variance revealed that positive body language led to favorable episodic impressions and low outcome expectations. Analysis also indicated that clothing and body language had an interactive effect on dispositional judgments. The study supports the contention that nonverbal communication can influence sporting interactions.

When Hearing Aids Go Bad: An FM Success Story

2005 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 809-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel McArdle ◽  
Harvey B. Abrams ◽  
Theresa Hnath Chisolm
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Hearing Instruments ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Cost

Both clinical and research findings support the effectiveness of frequency-modulated (FM) technology among individuals who continue to encounter significant communication problems despite the use of conventional hearing instruments. The use rate of FM devices throughout the nation, however, remains disappointingly low. The authors present a case of a longtime hearing aid user whose hearing aids provided decreasing benefit as his hearing impairment increased to the extent that cochlear implantation was considered. Through the establishment of patient-specific treatment goals, the provision of appropriate FM technology as verified through real-ear measurements, and careful and deliberate counseling and follow-up, this patient was able to realize significant communication benefits as reported through several self-assessment measures. The cost-benefit implications of FM technology versus cochlear implantation are discussed.

scholarly journals The Weight of Words: A Mixed Methods Study to Understand Indian Doctors’ Perspectives and Experiences of Patient Communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A430-A431
Author(s):  
Chitra Selvan ◽  
Tejal Lathia ◽  
Shweta Chawak ◽  
Niveditha Akula ◽  
Mahati Chittam
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Communication Skill Training ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Tone Of Voice ◽  
Doctor Communication ◽  
Communication Methods ◽  
Basic Content

Abstract Background: Effective doctor communication can lead to increased treatment adherence and improved self-management among individuals living with diabetes. Yet, there is limited research in India which examines how doctors communicate, especially in terms of verbal and nonverbal communication. Aims: (1) To examine communication in clinic (verbal, nonverbal and basic content) among Indian doctors specialized in diabetes and endocrine care, and (2) to explore doctors’ styles of verbal and nonverbal communication. Methods: Using a mixed methods design, a survey containing quantitative (n=834) and qualitative (n=648) elements was filled out by doctors specialized in the fields of diabetes and endocrinology in India. Questions in the quantitative section included questions such as addressing patients’ illness-related concerns, acknowledging challenges of using insulin, and non-verbal behaviours. The qualitative section focussed on elaborating some responses made to the quantitative section, such as questions about explaining the cause of illness, listing words and phrases that may potentially impact patients, and explaining why the patients need to be initiated on insulin. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis, respectively. Results: The findings of the quantitative study showed that the majority of the doctors (i) always greeted their patient as they entered the room (43.2%), (ii) addressed the risk of developing diabetes with patients’ siblings/children (87.9%), (iii) always acknowledged the challenges of using insulin (42.8%), and (iv) never asked patients’ experiences at the end of the consultation (31.9%). All common communication cues were rated as extremely important; eye contact (48.7%), tone of voice (41.5%), body language (39.6%), and words and phrases (41.8%). The qualitative findings revealed that doctors preferred to use verbal communication such as using authoritative language, educating patients using facts, analogies and behavioural information, employing empathetic language on occasion. Doctors also reported using negative words that portrayed fear, blame and disengagement in order to promote adherence. Discussion and Conclusion: The findings suggest that doctors rely on verbal rather than nonverbal communication when interacting with patients, with fear messages being a favoured means of ensuring adherence. It is possible that this may be because, while recognizing the value of nonverbal methods, doctors lack training in using these techniques in communication. Therefore, developing a communication skill training program for Indian doctors focussed on empathic and nonverbal communication can help to improve consultation and patient outcomes (e.g., adherence, patient satisfaction).

scholarly journals Efektivitas Penggunaan Speech Trainer Pada Kasus Gangguan Pendengaran Studi Kasus Di YPAC Surakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Gunawan Gunawan ◽  
Anisyah Dewi Syah Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Final Position ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Speech Therapist ◽  
Children With Hearing Loss ◽  
Therapeutic Tools

Background: Hearing loss is the difficulty of someone to hear sounds from mild to severe degrees, so that they experience obstacles in understanding other people's speech through their own hearing or someone who has lost the ability to hear so that they cannot process language information through hearing with or without hearing aids (Travis, 1978).Based on the Results of Basic Health Research conducted by the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2013 (Riskesdas 2013) presents significant information in terms of the prevalence of disability in children. The prevalence of blind people is 0.17%, speech impaired 0.14%, down syndrome 0.13%, physical impairment 0.08, hearing impaired 0.07% and disability caused by trauma and accidents 0.53%. In children aged 24 - 59 months found 0.14% of children who are speechless from the overall data of children with disabilities.Speech therapy to handle cases of hearing loss, with Speech Trainer aids, especially articulations.The main purpose of providing effective information and benefits of speech trainer aids for speech therapy cases of dysaudia aged 3-6 years specifically in the pronunciation of consonant / r / Late articulation.Providing information to the Speech Therapist, one of the procedures in the use of speech trainer therapy aids, especially in the case of dysaudia who do not use Google implants.Providing information and understanding to parents about the problem of a child's condition that does not use sophisticated Google implants, can be treated with speech trainer. Because Koglea implants are expensive. Methods: This research uses survey method, aims to find information that will be used to solve problems and not to test hypotheses.The instruments in this study were consonants / r / followed by vocal sounds [/ a /, / i /, / u / e /, / e / and / o /] the final position in the form of words as follows: Snake, Comb, Egg , Suitcase, Bucket, Tail. With the help of pictures. and Therapeutic Tools used in intervening in Children, namely: Speech Trainer and Consonant / r / Articulation Card and Mirror. Results: Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that from the study land surveyed as many as 4 (four) children with hearing loss in YPAC. Conclusion: Speech Trainer did not show any influence at the time of T1 to T4, there was an influence at the time of T5 that is indicated in the word Comb there were 3 subjects (75.0%), eggs had 3 subjects (75.0%), Buckets had 1 Subject ( 25.0%), and tails there were 2 subjects (50.0%), whereas in the word snake, and luggage did not show any successful pronunciation.The effectiveness of using Speech Trainer lies in the pronunciation of the consonant / r / on the word comb and egg on T5 (p = 0.010).

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