Editorial

Zuzana Lebedová

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):3324  

Language delay in the context of current scientific findings

Mgr. Alžběta Zemánková

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):4-13 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.0222109  

The review study focuses on the topic of language delay (LD), which represents an early delay in language development. This early delay may be a symptom of certain neurodevelopmental disorders (autism spectrum disorders, developmental intellectual disabilities, developmental language disorders, developmental learning disorders) or may spontaneously disappear during development. The second variant of the developmental trajectory is referred to in the Czech clinical speech therapy community as simple language delay. In the Czech environment, on the one hand, the overuse of this term is pointed out; on the other hand, there is a lack of information that...

Oral Intake in Preterm Children

Mgr. et Bc. Karolína Červinková

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):14-20 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.021775  

The oral intake of premature babies is made more difficult by their immaturity, so it is necessary to pay more attention to their oral intake. Globally, these babies are approached by focusing on the quality of oral intake, rather than the quantity, as a prerequisite for the formation of the mother-child bond, the optimal development of oral-motor skills, facial parts (splanchnocranium) and other related areas. For this reason, a clinical speech and language pathologist (SLP) specialising in this area features increasingly as part of the comprehensive care of premature babies with feeding problems. This often begins immediately after birth, when the...

Theory of Mind and its reflection in Children's Narrative Abilities

Mgr. Monika Janíková, Ph.D., Mgr. Terézia Horská, doc. Svetlana Kapalková, Ph.D.

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):21-27 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.023845  

Theory of Mind and narrative abilities are closely related in a bidirectional way. On the one hand, Theory of Mind is reflected in the quality of discourse production and comprehension, and on the other hand narrative input influences the development of Theory of Mind in children. The present contribution is theoretical in nature, defining the Theory of Mind, its development, and describing in more detail its relationship to narrative abilities in children. It also provides information on the possibilities of assessing Theory of Mind within a narrative context in the child population.

ROLE OF EARLY INTERVENTION IN DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATION IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Mgr. et Mgr. Lenka Jetelová

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):28-32 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.024921  

Potential of Modelling to Support Communication Skills of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Early Intervention

PhDr. Kateřina Štinglová

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):33-39 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.025702  

Ways of supporting the communication skills of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in the home environment seem to be a marginal area of professional interest. The aim of this paper is to present one of the alternative and augmentative communication strategies - namely, modelling, that can be provided to families by early intervention. The paper situates modelling in the context of alternative and augmentative communication and presents this strategy as a potentially relevant way in which families can repeatedly convey the meaning and principles of communication to children with these disorders.

Effect of synergistic reflex therapy on the development of speech and food intake in child with central hypotonia: a case report

PhDr. Andrea Mazancová

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):40-46 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.026632  

This case report aims at providing information on the possibilities of widening the classic interventions by using the Synergistic Reflex Therapy (SRT) concept. In this case, a female child patient with central hypotonia and dysphagia in the oral phase is presented. An important aspect during her treatment is the support of speech therapy methods, such as oral position therapy, basal stimulation and respiratory exercise by including SRT, which is provided several times per year in two-week sessions. Myofascial techniques, pressure points and reflex massages of the head were used, which led to relaxation/toning of the patient in a helpful way, so that...

Competence of the Clinical Speech and Language Therapist in Providing Different Therapeutic Methods in Neonatal Units

Mgr. Barbora Červenková Ph.D., Mgr. Gabriela Grossová

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):47-53 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.027894  

Early Start Denver Model: Case Study of A Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder

MUDr. Zuzana Koch, Mgr. Karolína Neumannová

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):54-58 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.028625  

This case study emphasises the importance of early intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder. The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is introduced and the process of the early intervention programme is described. This case study presents a case of a 3-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who participated in the ESDM early intervention programme for 9 months. Before the early intervention programme, severe autism symptoms were present, including limited communication skills and delayed development. During the psychological assessment after 9 months of the early intervention programme, improvement in all developmental domains was...

Predictors of Language and Speech Development in Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Mgr. Eliška Macků, Mgr. Naděžda Lasotová, MBA, doc. PhDr. Ilona Bytešníková, Ph.D.

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):59-67 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.029653  

The aim of this review is to provide a brief summary of the current knowledge regarding the predictors of language and speech development in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is the most prevalent rare genetic neuromuscular disease of childhood, affecting mainly boys. It is characterised by progressive muscle weakness with an unfavourable prognosis. In addition to motor difficulties, neurodevelopmental difficulties, particularly in language and speech development are common in these boys and may precede motor symptoms. This review highlights the importance of regarding non-motor developmental milestones as indicators of possible neurodevelopmental...

Variability and Consistency in the Speech of Typically Developing Monolingual Slovak Children aged 5;07 to 6;00 years

doc. PhDr. Dana Buntová, Ph.D., doc. PaedDr. Jana Marková, Ph.D., PhDr. Zuzana Oravkinová, Ph.D.

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):68-75 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.019514  

Variable speech in children is considered a natural physiological phenomenon. This variability typically decreases as development progresses, leading to more consistent speech. If pathological phonological processes accompany variable production, inconsistent production can be a predictor of dyslexia. Analyzing the development of natural physiological variability and consistency is crucial for diagnosing speech inconsistency. The study aims to describe the performance of Slovak unimpaired monolingual children with appropriate speech intelligibility, aged between 5;07 to 6;00 years, regarding the consistency and variability of speech. In a study of...

Odkazy na zajímavé závěrečné práce s tematikou rané intervence

redakce

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):76461  

Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders in the Symptomatology of Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

Mgr. Simona Hlaváčová

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):77-83 | DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2024.018865  

COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, and its pandemic has gradually affected the entire world. While most symptoms of this disease disappear during the acute phase, some symptoms may persist for several months. This condition is referred to as the post-COVID-19 syndrome. Cognitive impairment is one of the possible long-lasting symptoms that are directly related to patients' communication abilities. These difficulties manifest mainly in the area of verbal recall, verbal fluency and the informational value of discourse. This review summarises the existing information on cognitive-communication disorders associated...

Recenze knihy Speciální pedagogika osob s omezením pohyblivosti a koncept praxe založené na důkazech (Jiří Kantor a kol.)

Mgr. Jana Havlíčková, Mgr. Jitka Komrsková

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):84-85343  

Rozhovor s doc. Dlouhou

Mgr. Barbora Lichorobiec

Listy klinické logopedie 2024, 8(2):86-87371