Jennifer Smith

1 month ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Allison Blackburn |Meg Stone-Heaberlin |Leanne Tamm |Jennifer Smith

Although behavioural supports for children with I/DD are well documented, research has primarily focused on caregivers and educators, not transportation staff. The study addressed this gap by developing and evaluating a behavioural educational programme for transportation staff, examining its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness.

Oct 30, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Alehandrea Raiha Manuel |Jennifer Smith |Greg A. O’Beirne

ABSTRACTThe development of valid and robust te reo Māori (te reo) hearing assessments in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa) is an area of research that requires further attention from a Kaupapa Māori stance. In support of te reo revitalisation, this article shares findings from two wānanga in Te Waipounamu (the South Island of Aotearoa) with research partners (hearing healthcare professionals and Māori health and education professionals).

Jul 10, 2024 | neurologylive.com | Khashayar Dashtipour |Francois Bethoux |Jennifer Smith

July 10, 2024By A panel of experts discuss treatment options available for spasticity as well as when patients should be treated with pharmacological options. Discuss treatment options available for spasticity. How is spasticity managed upon initial clinical presentation? When should patients be treated with pharmacological options? Surgical options? Botulinum toxin (BT) injections are used widely to treat focal spasticity. When and in which patients are BT injections recommended?

Jul 2, 2024 | neurologylive.com | Khashayar Dashtipour |Francois Bethoux |Jennifer Smith

Designing Spasticity Treatment Based on Patient GoalsThe panel evaluates the merits of tailoring treatment plans to address either patient goals, such as muscle tone relaxation and functional improvements, or caregiver objectives. Do you recommend designing treatment plans based on patient goals (relaxation of muscle tone, functional gain, etc.) or caregiver goals? Please explain.

Jul 2, 2024 | neurologylive.com | Khashayar Dashtipour |Francois Bethoux |Jennifer Smith

Impact of Spasticity of Patient and Caregiver’s Quality of LifeKey opinion leaders examine the short-term and long-term effects of spasticity on patients' and caregivers' quality of life. How does clinical presentation of moderate or severe spasticity change post-injury/insult (changes in joint movement, range of motion early vs later, etc.)?