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The perceptual and instrumental assessment of nasality and nasal airflow errors associated with velopharyngeal dysfunction
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Clinical Speech & Language Studies, 2000)This study aimed to develop a reliable and valid perceptual profile for the assessment of nasality and nasal airflow errors in speech. To date, clinicians rely on simple categorical or numerical scales of nasality and nasal ... -
To feel good you have to look good : representing women's experiences of cosmetic surgery and dermatology in Irish print and television media
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Clinical Speech & Language Studies, 2012)This thesis addresses research questions concerning representations in language of cosmetic surgery and dermatology in print and television media, including linguistic evidence of editorial influences in media texts. In ... -
Towards a Better Understanding of Bilingualism: Considerations for Teachers of Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
(2018)Census figures show that more and more children in Ireland are growing up speaking two or more languages. While fluency in two languages is generally considered an asset for both children and adults, bilingualism ... -
Towards Earlier and Improved Detection of Oropharyngeal Swallowing Disorders in the Acute Care Setting
(Trinity College Dublin. Department of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences, 1999)Oropharyngeal swallowing disorders (OPSD) leading to aspiration and reduced swallow efficiency are common in the acute care setting. Patients presenting with swallow disorders are at a significant risk of developing medical ... -
The 'triple jump' assessment in problem based learning: An evaluative method used in the appraisal of both knowledge acquisition and problem solving skills
(AISHE, 2007)Learning and evaluation are inextricably linked, and students who are active participants in their own learning should be active participants in the assessment of their acquired knowledge (Rangachari, 2002). The triple ... -
The Use of Modified Diets by adults with Temporomandibular Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2018)Statement of the Problem: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most frequently reported non-dental orofacial pain disorders. Pain and dysfunction of the jaw joint and masticatory muscles may result in individuals ... -
The Vocabulary Richness of Children's Television in Ireland: A cross-generational comparison
(2018)This research investigates whether the vocabulary richness of children’s programming has changed over one generation, and therefore compares the programmes offered in 1992 to those offered in ... -
The vocabulary richness of children's television in Ireland: A cross-generational comparison.
(2018)This research investigates whether the vocabulary richness of children’s programming has changed over one generation, and therefore compares the programmes offered in 1992 to those offered in 2017. Three hours of programming ... -
White Paper by the European Society for Swallowing Disorders: Screening and Non Instrumental Assessment for Dysphagia in Adults
(2021)This White Paper by the European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD) reports on the current state of screening and non-instrumental assessment for dysphagia in adults. An overview is provided on the measures that are ... -
Witnessing Stories: Definitional Ceremonies in Narrative Therapy with Adults who Stutter
(2012)Background: Narrative therapy (White & Epston, 1990) was developed as an approach to counselling, as a response to the power relations that influence people's lives. Its use with people who stutter has been documented. A ... -
Women and education in Ireland: Factors linked to the cessation of formal education in adolescence and re-entry into formal education in midlife
(2001)A higher education puts a woman in control of herself and that lasts a lifetime. According to DeMott (1990), the resource most widely used as a tool for upward mobility is education. However, for many women, the opportunity ... -
You have no idea. You have no idea what it is like...not to be able to talk : exploring the impact and experience of acquired neurological dysarthria from the speaker's perspective
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Clinical Speech & Language Studies, 2003)This thesis explores the impact and experience of acquired neurological dysarthria. Despite the fact that this is the most commonly acquired speech disorder, little has been written to date on its psychological impact, ...
