A Case Study on Vocal Loudness With a Young Adult With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Delay.

Purpose: This clinical focus article describes an exploratory case study addressing reduction of vocal loudness in a young adult with a history of autism spectrum disorder and developmental delay. The need for a short-term pullout individual intervention arose from his participation in the Advancing Language and Literacy group, a program that provides support for enhancement of speech, language, and literacy skills for young adults with developmental disabilities.

Method: The participant attended individual treatment sessions weekly for 9 sessions, all of which were digitally audio-recorded.

Ultrasound as visual feedback in speech habilitation: exploring consultative use in rural British Columbia, Canada.

Ultrasound has shown promise as a visual feedback tool in speech therapy. Rural clients, however, often have minimal access to new technologies. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate consultative treatment using ultrasound in rural communities.