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Increasing Adolescents' Depth of Understanding of Cross-Curriculum Words: An Intervention Study
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Spencer, Sarah; Clegg, Judy; Lowe, Hilary; Stackhouse, Joy – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2017
Background: There is some evidence that vocabulary intervention is effective for children, although further research is needed to confirm the impact of intervention within contexts of social disadvantage. Very little is known about the effectiveness of interventions to increase adolescent knowledge of cross-curriculum words. Aims: To evaluate the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Vocabulary Development, Program Effectiveness, Early Adolescents
Speech and Language Therapy Intervention in Schizophrenia: A Case Study
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Clegg, Judy; Brumfitt, Shelagh; Parks, Randolph W.; Woodruff, Peter W. R. – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2007
Background: There is a significant body of evidence documenting the speech and language abnormalities found in adult psychiatric disorders. These speech and language impairments can create additional social barriers for the individual and may hinder effective communication in psychiatric treatment and management. However, the role of speech and…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Negative Attitudes, Intervention, Schizophrenia