Clinical Speech & Language Studies (Theses and Dissertations)
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Supporting the Engagement of Siblings of AAC Users
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2024)Background. Siblings occupy a central position within the family unit, often sharing intimate and long-lasting relationships, spending significant time together, assuming diverse roles in each other's lives, and influencing ... -
"I have the child who has something else." Entering the Worlds of How Mothers Make Sense of `Diagnosis' within the context of their Child with a Rare or Undiagnosed Neurodevelopmental Condition in Ireland: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2024)Information on the experiences of parents whose children have rare or undiagnosed conditions is particularly lacking in Ireland. It can be hypothesised that these parents experience a unique set of challenges, in comparison ... -
Examining the Cognitive Linguistic Differences Between Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and a Group of Healthy Controls using a Devised Cognitive Linguistic Assessment
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2023)Background: Changes in language often precede other notable cognitive changes in people who go on to develop dementia, however, given their subtlety, these early-stage communication signs are frequently missed. Speech and ... -
“I live with it...I have no Plan B, only a Plan A”: Psychosocial Impact and Quality of Life in the Stroke Population with Dysphagia
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Stroke is one of the leading causes of acquired disability across the world today, with the number of people living with stroke-related disability continuing to grow. Accordingly, international stroke care clinical guidelines ... -
Mother's perceptions and sense-making of their roles in speech and language therapy for children with autism in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Introduction: Parental involvement in SLT is recommended by professional bodies (e.g., RCSLT, 2009) and service providers (e.g., HSE, 2018) alike. It is necessary for the delivery of family-centred models of care and ...