b'Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special EducationUnderstanding the Correlation between Thickened Liquids and Swallowing FunctionSusana Ramirez, Meri Kaitlyn Smith and Jomaine SaldanaSponsors: Dr. Mary M. Gorham-Rowan and Dr. Laura PadgettIn the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders, there is an overwhelming amount of discrepancies among the use of thickened liquids for individuals with swallowing disorders. Some speech language pathologists agree with the use of thickened liquids while others believe it does more harm than good. A thickened liquid is a modified diet that alters the viscosity of beverages. This makes the beverage easier to control as well as reduces the risk of aspiration or choking. Currently, there is insubstantial data regarding the correlation of thickened liquids to the average number of sips/swallow per sips to the respective level of thickness. This information is needed to understand the impact of thickened liquids on swallowing function. This study will be conducted on 10 females and 10 males within the age group of 18 years-25 years old. Each participant will drink 240 ml of thin water, 240 ml of nectar-thick water, and 240 ml of honey-thick water. The number of sips and swallows per sip will be counted. The data collected will serve as baseline data for future research surrounding Thickened Liquids.The Effects of Altered Basals and Ceilings on Receptive Vocabulary AssessmentAbigail Kinast, Gracie Maynor and Brooklyn Woodruff Sponsors: Dr. Matt Carter and Dr. Crystal RandolphReceptive vocabulary is every word that exits within an individuals cognitive network. As this is highly correlated to ones overall intelligence, it is important to assess receptive vocabulary to understand the cognitive capabilities of an individual. The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (Fifth Edition) is a norm-referenced assessment utilized by professionals when an individual presents with difficulties in producing or understanding the language system. Basal and ceiling rules are time-saving measures that are often implemented as part of assessment to provide an efficient and reliable estimate of cognitive abilities. Although the current basal and ceiling rules of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test drastically decrease the overall administration time, previous research indicates the potential for more efficient time-savings procedures that could further reduce administration time. This is an important consideration given that reducing administration time has been shown to not only preserve the valuable resource of time but also has been shown to provide a more reliable measure of ability due to reduction in cognitive fatigue. The current study administered the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test to 64, female college-aged participants. The tests were administered in their standard format and then re-scored using alternative basal and ceiling procedures. Clinical applications will be discussed.29'