Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Learning Disabilities01:25

Learning Disabilities

724
Learning disabilities are cognitive disorders caused by neurological impairments that affect cognitive functions like language and reading, without indicating overall intellectual or developmental challenges. These disabilities differ from global intellectual or developmental disabilities as they are limited to distinct cognitive functions. Common learning disabilities include dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, each of which impacts unique aspects of learning.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
724
Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

936
Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
936
Barriers to Effective Communication II01:21

Barriers to Effective Communication II

5.4K
The barriers to effective communication also include cultural barriers, semantic barriers, gender barriers, and time constraints.
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
5.4K
Autism Spectrum Disorder01:19

Autism Spectrum Disorder

1.6K
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
1.6K
Barriers to Effective Communication I01:30

Barriers to Effective Communication I

12.0K
A communication barrier is any distortion or interruption during a conversation, resulting in miscommunication of the message. A good communicator should know these barriers and continuously check for the listener's understanding by obtaining feedback.
Communication barriers include the following:
Physiological barriers: They are limitations caused by a person's health condition or disability, such as hearing loss, poor eyesight, illness, or unconsciousness. An example to overcome this...
12.0K
Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language01:10

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language

4.0K
Language is a system of communication that allows the expression of thoughts, ideas, and feelings. The brain processes language in both hemispheres.
Language formation and comprehension take place in the dominant hemisphere. The dominant hemisphere is responsible for understanding the meaning of spoken, written, or sign language, as well as the ability to communicate. For most people, the left hemisphere is the dominant one. The right hemisphere, then, gives tone and emotional context to the...
4.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Parent fidelity mediates the effect of Project ImPACT on vocal complexity.

Journal of early intervention·2026
Same author

The Influence of Language and Cognition on Intervention Effects in Young Autistic Children: A Meta-Regression Analysis.

Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR·2026
Same author

Prosodic Imitation in Children With Down Syndrome: Evidence From Sentence Repetition and Pitch Contour Modeling.

American journal of speech-language pathology·2026
Same author

Vowel space change as a predictor of speech intelligibility gain in Down syndrome.

Clinical linguistics & phonetics·2026
Same author

Phonological processing, oral language abilities, and reading comprehension in children with cochlear implants.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Conceptualizing the substrates and sequelae of decreased sound tolerance as a developmental cascade: A pilot study.

Hearing research·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Using the Visual World Paradigm to Study Sentence Comprehension in Mandarin-Speaking Children with Autism
06:15

Using the Visual World Paradigm to Study Sentence Comprehension in Mandarin-Speaking Children with Autism

Published on: October 3, 2018

8.3K

Treating Speech Comprehensibility in Students With Down Syndrome.

Paul J Yoder, Stephen Camarata, Tiffany Woynaroski

    Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
    |June 15, 2016
    PubMed
    Summary

    Broad Target Speech Recasts (BTSR) therapy improved speech clarity for students with Down syndrome. This therapy was most effective for those with higher initial verbal imitation skills.

    Area of Science:

    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Pediatric Communication

    Background:

    • Children with Down syndrome often experience speech intelligibility challenges.
    • Early intervention and targeted therapies can improve communication outcomes.
    • Verbal imitation skills may predict treatment responsiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effectiveness of Broad Target Speech Recasts (BTSR) therapy against a contrast treatment.
    • To investigate the impact of BTSR on speech comprehensibility in children with Down syndrome.
    • To determine if initial verbal imitation ability influences treatment outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized controlled trial involving 51 students aged 5-12 years with Down syndrome.
    • Participants were assigned to either BTSR or a contrast treatment group.

    More Related Videos

    A Protocol for Comprehensive Assessment of Bulbar Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS
    12:43

    A Protocol for Comprehensive Assessment of Bulbar Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS

    Published on: February 21, 2011

    36.2K
    Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age
    15:00

    Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age

    Published on: May 1, 2020

    9.0K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Mar 19, 2026

    Using the Visual World Paradigm to Study Sentence Comprehension in Mandarin-Speaking Children with Autism
    06:15

    Using the Visual World Paradigm to Study Sentence Comprehension in Mandarin-Speaking Children with Autism

    Published on: October 3, 2018

    8.3K
    A Protocol for Comprehensive Assessment of Bulbar Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS
    12:43

    A Protocol for Comprehensive Assessment of Bulbar Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS

    Published on: February 21, 2011

    36.2K
    Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age
    15:00

    Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age

    Published on: May 1, 2020

    9.0K
  • Therapy was delivered in 1-hour sessions, twice weekly for 6 months.

    • Main Results:

    • BTSR significantly enhanced speech comprehensibility compared to the contrast treatment.
    • The positive effect of BTSR was observed in students with above-average baseline verbal imitation skills.
    • The number of speech recasts within BTSR explained the observed treatment effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Speech comprehensibility is amenable to therapeutic intervention in school-aged children with Down syndrome.
    • BTSR is an effective therapy for improving speech clarity in this population, particularly for those with higher initial verbal imitation.
    • Speech recasts are a key mechanism driving the benefits of BTSR.