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Internet Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Key Insights for Practitioners

Internet Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Key Insights for Practitioners
The research article "Internet delivery of intensive speech and language therapy for children with cerebral palsy: a pilot randomised controlled trial" provides significant insights into the feasibility and effectiveness of online speech therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Here are some key takeaways for practitioners looking to improve their skills or delve deeper into the research:

Study Overview

The study involved 22 children with dysarthria and cerebral palsy, who were randomly assigned to either receive traditional speech therapy or intensive dysarthria therapy via Skype. The Skype therapy focused on breath control and phonation, aiming to produce clear speech at a steady rate.

Key Findings

Practical Implications

Practitioners can draw several practical implications from this study:

Encouraging Further Research

While this pilot study shows promise, further research is needed to explore long-term outcomes and the potential for scaling up internet-delivered therapy. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing field by conducting their own studies or participating in larger trials.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Internet delivery of intensive speech and language therapy for children with cerebral palsy: a pilot randomised controlled trial.


Citation: Pennington, L., Stamp, E., Smith, J., Kelly, H., Parker, N., Stockwell, K., Aluko, P., Othman, M., Brittain, K., & Vale, L. (2019). Internet delivery of intensive speech and language therapy for children with cerebral palsy: a pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 9(1), e024233. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024233
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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