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Revolutionizing Speech Therapy: How Telepractice EMT+PE is Transforming Outcomes for Toddlers with Cleft Palate

Revolutionizing Speech Therapy: How Telepractice EMT+PE is Transforming Outcomes for Toddlers with Cleft Palate

In the field of speech-language pathology, innovative approaches to therapy can make a world of difference, especially for children with unique needs such as those with nonsyndromic cleft palate (CP). A recent study titled "Telepractice Parent Training of Enhanced Milieu Teaching With Phonological Emphasis (EMT+PE) For Persian-Speaking Toddlers With Nonsyndromic Cleft Palate: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial" provides compelling evidence on the effectiveness of telepractice interventions.

Children born with CP are at increased risk for delayed language development and speech sound disorders. Enhanced Milieu Teaching with Phonological Emphasis (EMT+PE) is a naturalistic intervention that has shown promise in addressing these challenges. The study conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the efficacy of telepractice and parent-implemented EMT+PE intervention in enhancing speech and language measures in toddlers with CP.

Here are the key takeaways from the study:

The study highlights the potential of telepractice as a viable method for delivering parent-implemented interventions, especially in regions with limited access to specialized cleft care teams. Here are some practical steps practitioners can take to implement these findings:

By integrating these evidence-based practices, speech-language pathologists can significantly improve outcomes for children with CP, fostering better communication skills and overall development.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Telepractice Parent Training of Enhanced Milieu Teaching With Phonological Emphasis (EMT+PE) For Persian-Speaking Toddlers With Nonsyndromic Cleft Palate: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial


Citation: Mavragani, A., Tahmasebifard, N., Fotuhi, M., Tahmasebi, N., Zarifian, T., Ashtari, A., & Biglarian, A. (2024). Telepractice Parent Training of Enhanced Milieu Teaching With Phonological Emphasis (EMT+PE) For Persian-Speaking Toddlers With Nonsyndromic Cleft Palate: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 13(1), e54426. https://doi.org/10.2196/54426
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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