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I C Uys

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PubMed1998

An alternative non-traditional approach to learning: the metacognitive-mapping approach.

The current article is a continuation of a previous article (Leaf, Uys & Louw 1997) suggesting that alternatives to the current traditional perceptions of learning and therapeutic methods are essential if learning institutions are to enable learners to move successfully into the next millenium. The need for the speech-language therapist to adopt a non-traditional approach to learning and to change from a language instructor to a learning facilitator within a consultative-collaborative role in the unique South African situation is discussed. Research results, specifically relating to how the speech-language therapist can assist teachers in changing to a non-traditional facilitative role, are presented.

Adult↗
PubMed1996

[Spoken and written language abilities of remedial class children placed back into mainstream education].

Current literature emphasizes the role of the speech-language therapist with regard to language learning disabled children. A lack of research regarding the language abilities of the older language learning disabled child was, however, identified. The possibility of continued spoken and written language problems in aid class children who have been placed back into mainstream education, served as a motivation for this research project. The empirical survey was administered on twenty-eight Afrikaans and English speaking ex-aid class children. According to experimental aims the subjects' level of performance in spoken and written language and scholastic skills were analysed and described qualitatively and quantitatively, through the Test for Oral Language Production and the South African Written Language Test. The findings indicate that a significant percentage of the subjects evidenced spoken and written language problems and moderate difficulties in the school subjects Afrikaans and English. Meaningful correlations were found to exist between spoken and written language, and language skills and scholastic performance. Implications for dealing with the language learning disabled child are discussed, and continuation of speech-language intervention with aid class children who have been placed back into mainstream education, is strongly recommended. A need for further research with regard to the older language learning disabled child is expressed in order to support and expand these results.

Child↗
PubMed1993

Mind-Mapping approach (MMA): a culture and language "free" technique.

Although the roots of the Mind-Mapping approach (MMA) reach back into the depths of psychology, it is our growing understanding of the human brain, how it functions, what affects it, how we can assist it--which has become the real foundation for the model discussed in this paper. By finding ways of creating environments that are brain compatible--or rather--brain enhancing, we can begin to serve the whole person in all his dimensions. In this paper the need for language and culture "free" therapeutic techniques will be discussed. Reference is made to the author's research where the MMA was used very successfully with a closed head injured (CHI) client in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the technique. The problem of CHI is also discussed. In addition, a brief theoretical review of the brain as it pertains to the concept of the MMA is offered. In the conclusion, it is suggested that global techniques such as the MMA, which are based on fundamental and universal principles, are the route to finding language and culture "free" techniques.

Brain Injuries↗
PubMed1990

[Curriculum development in speech-language therapy and audiology: basis and principles].

The aim of this article is to discuss some of the important issues that form the basis of curriculum development for education in speech-language therapy and audiology. The demands of the profession are such that a horizontal occupational structure is no longer adequate in the multicultural, multilingual RSA context. It is therefore necessary to investigate alternative educational options to accommodate current needs. These may include diploma training for technicians, certificate programmes for community rehabilitation workers and professionally directed masters courses. It is also apparent that the professional functions of the speech-language therapist and audiologist have extended to the point where aspects such as computer literacy, management functions, community work and consultation should play a greater role in the curriculum than is the case at present.

Audiology↗
PubMed1989

[The influence of certain contextual factors on voice onset time, vowel duration and utterance duration in verbal apraxia].

The concept of context sensitivity as borrowed from the coalition model has important implications for the interpretation of the symptoms of apraxia of speech and for a better understanding of the nature of the disorder. In this study which was part of the wider investigation into the effect of variation in contextual factors on apraxia of speech (van der Merwe, Uys, Loots and Grimbeek, 1987; 1988), the effect of two contextual factors namely sound structure and articulatory features on voice onset time, vowel duration and utterance duration was acoustically analysed. Four subjects with acquired apraxia of speech and one with developmental apraxia of speech were tested. Findings indicated that voice onset time is not context sensitive. Errors in voice onset time were not true substitutions with voiceless sounds but were inconsistent distortions due to an inability to keep interarticulator synchronization within the critical temporal boundaries of motor equivalence. Vowel and utterance duration were found to be context sensitive. The deviation in duration increased with increased complexity of the utterance. As was the case with the auditorily perceived symptoms, the temporal characteristics of apraxia of speech can also be classified into core symptoms and associated symptoms based on their context sensitivity.

Apraxias↗
PubMed1989

Single case experimental designs: an essential service in communicatively disabled care.

A situation analysis of communication disabilities of and services to this population in the RSA reveals a lack of knowledge about the field and a paucity of research, probably due to therapists' extreme involvement in clinical practice. In this article the advantages of single case experimentation are put forward and specific designs are discussed in an attempt to motivate and enable clinicians to be producers of research. It is pointed out that this type of research will not only add valuable scientific information to the field of speech pathology and audiology, but it will also increase accountability in clinical practice.

Communication Disorders↗