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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) by Issue Date
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(University of Pretoria, 1997)The current study identifies the reasons why change in traditional perceptions of learning is needed by tracing the philosophies of traditional methods and their effect on the perception of learning, and proposes an ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1997)Die doel van die studie was om vas te stel of oudioloe daartoe in staat is om te voldoen aan die professionele vereistes wat in hul beroep aan hulle gestel word, met betrekking tot die totale diensleweringspakket in die ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2000)The study identifies the increase in populations at risk for communication disorders world-wide and in South Africa as one the reasons for research to develop early communication intervention (ECI) services as a societal ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2001)Audiologists are reliant on objective audiometric procedures to predict auditory sensitivity in difficult-to-test populations. A technique to estimate frequency-specific hearing thresholds in a time-efficient way for ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2002)The traditional role of speech-language therapists as feeding specialists appears to have focused primarily on the mechanics of feeding disorders, without fully considering the impact of nutritional needs on a child's ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2002)English: The lack of standardized test materials in the 11 official languages of South Africa led to the development of the "RSA low linguistically loaded central auditory processing test battery" as an interim measure ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2004)The entire context of South African education is undergoing a slow, yet definite metamorphosis, and inclusion is now nationally both a constitutional imperative and an unequivocal reality. Teachers are the key role-players ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2004)Newborn hearing screening has become an increasingly important element of neonatal care in developed countries whilst only a few fragmented screening programmes are evident in developing countries. The numerous socio-economic, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2004-08-08)The present study is the first to examine the effect of first versus second language (L1 versus L2) speech production on specific temporal parameters of speech in bilingual speakers with neurogenic speech disorders. Three ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005)See Afrikaans
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(University of Pretoria, 2005)This study examined the nature of the undergraduate curricula for Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) for communication pathologists (speech-language therapists and audiologists) within the South African context. An ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-02-10)In South Africa, the current movement towards the inclusion of children with disabilities, including children with hearing loss, is likely to have far-reaching consequences for both teachers and learners. Undoubtedly, needs ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-03-02)This study investigated speech sound and syllable development in eighteen Zulu speaking children, between the ages of 3;0 to 6;2. In addition, the frequency of occurrence of Zulu speech sounds and syllables in this age ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-03-03)This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Quiet earplug noise protectors worn by a group of South African industrial workers exposed to excessive noise in the workplace. This was achieved by investigating ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-06-14)South Africa is a developing country and children in South Africa are at a high risk for developing communication disorders with more than 10% of children under three likely to have communication disorders. The ideal is ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-08-18)There is a need for information regarding the relationship of phonological awareness to reading and spelling in the multilingual learner in South Africa. The speech-language therapist has a role to play as part of the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-10-15)Large numbers of South African mine workers incur noise-induced hearing loss. The prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss is such that its financial implications for the industry are significant. This situation is often ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-10-22)The paediatric HIV/AIDS population is expanding and speech-language therapists are required to treat these individuals in a range of settings for various complications, including oral-motor difficulties. Increased research ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-10-28)The Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) procedure has been established as a frequency specific, objective audiologic measure, which can provide reliable thresholds to within 10 dB of the behavioral thresholds. In order ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2006)With the introduction of universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) the need for quality early hearing intervention (EHI) services became critical. Screening is but the avenue to EHI services. Without appropriate intervention ...
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