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Latest Research on the Treatments of Speech and Language Disorders

A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurolinguistics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2025 | Viewed by 1267

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jubin Abutalebi

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Centre for Neurolinguistics and Psycholinguistics (CNPL), Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milano, Italy
Interests: bilingualism; neuropsychology of language; aphasia; cognitive neurology; neurolinguistics
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Dr. Mehdi Bakhtiar

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Speech and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Unit of Human Communication, Learning and Development, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Interests: psycholinguistics and neurocognitive aspects of human communication; stuttering and fluency disorders; development of speech and language assessment tests; neuromodulation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Advancing our understanding and treatment of speech and language disorders remains a priority for researchers and clinicians worldwide. Parallel to recent and innovative technological achievements, the treatment of speech and language disorders requires the implementation of innovative approaches that integrate emerging technologies with evidence-based practices. This Special Issue showcases the latest research and interventions, including the use of neurostimulation techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to modulate neural activity, virtual reality (VR) platforms to create immersive and engaging therapeutic environments, and artificial intelligence (AI) systems to personalize and optimize treatment plans. These advancements are complemented by breakthroughs in traditional behavioral methods therapies. This Special Issue also explores strategies that address challenges related to accessibility and tailor interventions to diverse populations, including individuals with co-occurring conditions or multilingual backgrounds. By focusing on cutting-edge technologies and their integration into clinical practice, this Special Issue aims to inspire scientific innovation and accelerate progress in the treatment of speech and language disorders.

The Guest Editors of this Special Issue welcome contributions, from researchers and clinicians, that advance our knowledge regarding innovative treatment approaches and improve the quality of life of individuals affected by speech and language disorders.

Dr. Jubin Abutalebi
Dr. Mehdi Bakhtiar
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • aphasia
  • dyslexia
  • stuttering
  • TMS
  • tDCS
  • artificial intelligence
  • virtual reality
  • rehabilitation
  • neurogenic communication disorders
  • Non-invasive brain stimulation

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Improving Stuttering Through Augmented Multisensory Feedback Stimulation
by Giovanni Muscarà, Alessandra Vergallito, Valentina Letorio, Gaia Iannaccone, Martina Giardini, Elena Randaccio, Camilla Scaramuzza, Cristina Russo, Maria Giovanna Scarale and Jubin Abutalebi
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(3), 246; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15030246 - 25 Feb 2025
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Background/Objectives: Stuttering is a speech disorder involving fluency disruptions like repetitions, prolongations, and blockages, often leading to emotional distress and social withdrawal. Here, we present Augmented Multisensory Feedback Stimulation (AMFS), a novel personalized intervention to improve speech fluency in people who stutter (PWS). [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Stuttering is a speech disorder involving fluency disruptions like repetitions, prolongations, and blockages, often leading to emotional distress and social withdrawal. Here, we present Augmented Multisensory Feedback Stimulation (AMFS), a novel personalized intervention to improve speech fluency in people who stutter (PWS). AMFS includes a five-day intensive phase aiming at acquiring new skills, plus a reinforcement phase designed to facilitate the transfer of these skills across different contexts and their automatization into effortless behaviors. The concept of our intervention derives from the prediction of the neurocomputational model Directions into Velocities of Articulators (DIVA). The treatment applies dynamic multisensory stimulation to disrupt PWS’ maladaptive over-reliance on sensory feedback mechanisms, promoting the emergence of participants’ natural voices. Methods: Forty-six PWS and a control group, including twenty-four non-stuttering individuals, participated in this study. Stuttering severity and physiological measures, such as heart rate and electromyographic activity, were recorded before and after the intensive phase and during the reinforcement stage in the PWS but only once in the controls. Results: The results showed a significant reduction in stuttering severity at the end of the intensive phase, which was maintained during the reinforcement training. Crucially, worse performance was found in PWS than in the controls at baseline but not after the intervention. In the PWS, physiological signals showed a reduction in activity during the training phases compared to baseline. Conclusions: Our findings show that AMFS provides a promising approach to enhancing speech fluency. Future studies should clarify the mechanisms underlying such intervention and assess whether effects persist after the treatment conclusion. Full article
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