A5063814887- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Action Observation and Synchronization
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Indoor and Outdoor Localization Technologies
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Writing and Handwriting Education
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Video Surveillance and Tracking Methods
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Epilepsy research and treatment
Emory University
2019-2025
Atlanta VA Health Care System
2017-2025
Atlanta VA Medical Center
2017-2025
Georgia Institute of Technology
2023
Northeastern University
2023
Princess Alexandra Hospital
2022
Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital
2022
The University of Queensland
2013-2021
Polk County Public Schools
2021
San Jose State University
2019
Objective To report acceptability, feasibility, and outcome data from a randomized clinical trial (RCT) of brief intervention for caregivers children newly diagnosed with cancer. Method Eighty-one families were randomly assigned following collection baseline to Intervention or Treatment as Usual (TAU). Recruitment retention rates progression through the protocol tracked. Measures state anxiety posttraumatic stress symptoms served outcomes. Results Difficulties enrolling participants included...
Background and Purpose— Most studies comparing different levels of aphasia treatment intensity have not controlled the dosage therapy provided. Consequently, true effect in rehabilitation remains unknown. Aphasia Language Impairment Functioning Therapy is an intensive, comprehensive program. We investigated efficacy a dosage-controlled trial Therapy, when delivered intensive versus distributed schedule, on communication outcomes participants with chronic aphasia. Methods— Thirty-four adults...
This investigation reports the results of a pilot study concerning application principles use-dependent learning developed in motor rehabilitation literature as Constraint Induced Therapy to language group individuals with chronic aphasia. We compared treatment that required forced use modality, Language Therapy, (CILT) allowing all modes communication. Both treatments were administrated intensively massed practice paradigm, using same therapeutic stimuli and tasks. Results suggest whereas...
The purpose of this study was to: (1) define perceptual speech characteristics idiopathic Parkinson disease (IPD) across 35 dimensions adapted from Darley et al. [19] and grouped under six speech-sign clusters (respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, prosody rate); (2) examine the effects levodopa on clusters; (3) to compare relative effectiveness global motor functioning vs. production. Sixteen patients with IPD read 'Grandfather Passage' both 'on' 'off' levodopa. Three blinded...
Background: Recently, the use of mobile computer technology in health management has received attention research and clinical domains. The role devices such as smart phones tablet PCs aphasia not yet been thoroughly reviewed literature, on is scarce. Aims: aim this paper to review accessibility issues potential uses computing for people with aphasia, a view stimulating guiding further research. Main Contribution: literature synthesised into key design features which may enhance aphasia....
Embodied cognition offers an approach to word meaning firmly grounded in action and perception. A strong prediction of embodied is that sensorimotor simulation a necessary component lexical–semantic representation. One semantic distinction where motor imagery likely play key role involves the representation manufactured artefacts. Many questions remain with respect scope cognition. dominant unresolved issue extent which enactment for representing generating words high salience. We...
AbstractBackground: Intensive comprehensive aphasia programs (ICAPs) are gaining popularity in the international rehabilitation community. ICAPs comprise at least three hours of treatment per day over two weeks, have definable start and end dates for one cohort use a variety formats including individual treatment, group therapy, education technology to improve language communication. While intensive approaches demonstrated equivocal results on impairment-based measures, positive changes...
Links between verbs and gesture knowledge suggest that verb retrieval may be particularly amenable to gesture+verbal training (GVT) in aphasia compared noun retrieval. This study examines effects of GVT for nine individuals with subsequent left hemisphere stroke. Participants presented an array deficits, including impairments semantic and/or phonologic processing. In a single-participant experimental design, we investigated two counterbalanced treatment phases. Effects were evaluated spoken...
In an era marked by pronounced overcrowding, including increasing number of offenders serving long-term sentences, correctional systems continue to search for innovative and effective treatments. Few jurisdictions have attempted non-Western approaches such as meditative practice reduce stress, conflict, rule infractions. The current study examined the psychological behavioral effects intensive ten-day Vipassana Meditation (VM) retreats in a maximum security prison. VM goals are consistent...
Purpose The relationship between cognitive abilities and aphasia rehabilitation outcomes is complex remains poorly understood. This study investigated the influence of language on anomia therapy in adults with aphasia. Method Thirty-four chronic participated Aphasia Language Impairment Functioning Therapy. A assessment battery, including 3 baseline naming probes, was administered prior to therapy. Naming accuracy for 30 treated untreated items collected at posttherapy 1-month follow-up....
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) involves decline beyond normal age and education expectations. It correlates with decreased socialization increased aimless motion. We aim to automate detection of these behaviors for improved longitudinal monitoring. used a privacy-preserving distributed camera network collect data from MCI patients in an indoor space. Movement social interaction features were developed using this train machine learning algorithms differentiate between higher lower...
ABSTRACT Bluetooth low energy (BLE)‐based indoor localization has been extensively researched due to its cost‐effectiveness, power consumption, and ubiquity. Despite these advantages, the variability of received signal strength indicator (RSSI) measurements, influenced by physical obstacles, human presence, electronic interference, poses a significant challenge accurate localization. In this work, we present an optimised method enhance accuracy utilising multiple BLE beacons in radio...
Twenty-three chronic nonfluent aphasia patients with moderate or severe word-finding impairments and 11 profound received two novel picture-naming treatments. The intention treatment initiated trials a complex left-hand movement was designed to enhance right frontal participation during word retrieval. attention required view visual stimuli for in their left hemispace posterior perisylvian Because the addressed action mechanisms reflects difficulty initiating maintaining (i.e., language...
Background: Reports have indicated that gesture+verbal treatments and semantic‐phonologic are effective for improving lexical retrieval in aphasia. Most studies focus on noun production, with verb production less commonly reported. Because of links between verbs gesture knowledge, may be particularly amenable to training. Aims: The purpose this investigation was study the effects patients chronic Methods & Procedures: We report treatment results four individuals, three men one woman, aphasia...