ASHA 2017 Convention Program - 194

As of July 31, 2017

Measuring Transactional Engagement
Among Infants At-Risk for Autism
SA 2:30PM-3:30PM
CC/515A (Lvl 2)

Session: 1734
1 Hr

Level: Intermediate Type: Research Submission
Presented by: Thelma Uzonyi, U of North CarolinaChapel Hill
This study applied a transactional model
in measuring the initiation and types
of behaviors present in parent‑infant
engagement. Specifically, the study
examined established transactional
engagement (the phenomenon of how
transactional engagement is established
in three turn taking actions) between
mothers and their infants who were at‑risk
for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The
proportion of established transactional
engagement (ETE) occurrences was
identified, as well as the factors that
increase their likelihood of occurring.

WHO-ICF Based ToM Intervention:
Combining Thought Bubbles & Personal
Narratives for Young Adults with ASD
SA 2:30PM-3:30PM
CC/515B (Lvl 2)

Session: 1735
1 Hr

Level: Intermediate Type: Professional Education
Presented by: Lei Sun, California St U Long Beach;
David Burton, California St U Long Beach
Individuals with ASD have deficits in
ToM and language development but
strengths in visual processing skills,
which can be leveraged in both direct
and activity‑based ToM interventions.
The presentation will discuss the
effects and limitations of direct ToM
intervention (thought bubbles) as well as
the importance of incorporating activity‑
based intervention (personal narratives)
to promote generalization in social skills
and communication when working with
young adults with ASD. A single case
study will also be presented.

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CRANIOFACIAL AND
VELOPHARYNGEAL
DISORDERS (SLP)

FLUENCY (SLP)

Craniofacial Research Update:
Advancements in Instrumental
Assessment of Velopharyngeal Function

SA 2:30PM-3:30PM
Marriott/Platinum A/B

SA 2:30PM-3:30PM
CC/304ABC (Lvl 2)

Session: 1736
1 Hr

Level: Intermediate Type: Research Submission
Presented by: David Zajac, U of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill; Thomas Watterson, U of Nevada;
Catherine Pelland, U of Virginia; Silvia Blemker, U
of Virginia; Lakshmi Kollara, East Carolina U; Jamie
Perry, East Carolina U
Comprehensive assessment of
velopharyngeal (VP) function must
include objective instrumental measures
in addition to perceptual judgments.
This session will highlight advances in
instrumental assessment of VP function
in individuals with and/or without cleft
palate of varying ages. Four research
papers - one focusing on aerodynamics,
one on nasoendoscopy, and two on MRI
- will be presented in a technical‑session
format followed by audience questions
and group discussion.

CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC
ISSUES (GI)
Effective Collaboration in Culturally &
Linguistically Diverse Communities for
SLP Graduate Programs
SA 2:30PM-3:30PM
CC/405 (Lvl 2)

Session: 1737
1 Hr

Level: Intermediate Type: Professional Education
Presented by: Jose Ortiz, U of Maryland
The use of community‑based
collaborative projects is an effective
method of providing student clinicians
with opportunities to work with clients
from culturally and linguistically diverse
populations. This presentation discusses
the outcomes of several community
initiatives, with a focus on bilingual
Spanish‑English populations.

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The Experience of Spontaneity During
Stuttered & Fluent Speech

Session: 1738
1 Hr

Level: Intermediate Type: Research Submission
Presented by: Christopher Constantino, U of
Memphis; Walter Manning, U of Memphis; Naomi
Eichorn, U of Memphis; Eugene Buder, U of
Memphis; J. Gayle Beck, U of Memphis
Spontaneous speech is characterized by
little premeditation, effortless production,
and is enjoyable. Fluent speech is
characterized by a lack of noticeable
disfluencies. We will outline a theoretical
model that emphasizes spontaneity
rather than fluency to understand the
experience of stuttering. We will discuss
the results of an ecological momentary
assessment study in which spontaneity
and fluency were measured during the
real‑life conversations of people who
stutter and modeled over time. Clinical
implications will be discussed.

GLOBAL ISSUES AND PRACTICES (GI)
Building the Foundation for Pediatric
Language Rehabilitation in China
SA 2:30PM-3:30PM
CC/306AB (Lvl 2)

Session: 1739
1 Hr

Level: Introductory Type: Professional Education
Presented by: Xingming Jin, Shanghai EverBetter
Pubin Children's Hosp; Yiwen Zhang, Shanghai
Children's Med Ctr; Xueman Liu, Bethel Hearing
& Speaking Training Ctr; Mark Simms, Children's
Hosp of Wisconsin
The Chinese population does not have
access to readily available language
assessment and rehabilitation services.
Part of the reason is because the
knowledge of language disorders is
limited among not only the general
public but also among medical
professionals. This talk will discuss the
current situation in China regarding
pediatric language disorders and how
Chinese medical professionals are rapidly
adopting new mindsets and transforming
current practices to meet the needs of
children with language disorders.
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