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Clinical Research in Neurogenic Communication Disorders (CRNCS) Lab

Focus of Lab

The Clinical Research in Neurogenic Communication Disorders (CRNCS) Laboratory focuses on investigations and clinical applications of diagnoses and treatments relative to those communicative and swallowing disorders of neurogenic etiology. Primary areas of study currently occurring in the CRNCS lab include:

  • Adult Neurogenics with particular interest in cognitive-linguistics changes secondary to acquired brain injury (e.g., TBI)
  • Dysphagia management: efficacy in interventions and mechanisms to achieve or maintain speech-pathologists’ competency in the area of swallowing disorders.
  • Rheological properties of liquids altered to accommodate dysphagia diets

This laboratory strives to facilitate endeavors that promote our understanding of neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders while also providing a “hands-on” training environment for student scholarship.

Personnel

Current Projects (funded scholarship/grants)

Witt, M., O’Donoghue, C., & Meixner, C. Putting Our Heads Together for Brain Injury Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Trust Fund, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Award $267,000, 2009-2011.

O’Donoghue, C.R. Dysphagia Management: Practice and Protocols. Virginia Department of Education/Federal IDEA Funds, Award $4,994.00, 2008-2009.

O’Donoghue, C.R. Dysphagia management: Collaboration with medical professionals. Principal Investigator, Virginia Department of Education/Federal IDEA Funds, Award $30,475, 2007-2009

O’Donoghue, C.R. Researching the Viscosity of Naturally Thick Liquids. 2009 CISAT Dean’s Mini-grant award, $1,000.

Publications (last five years)

Refereed (Peer-Reviewed Journals)

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Hegyi, S.E. (in press). Dysphagia Management in the Schools: Concepts in Training and Competency, Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia).

Bratlund, C.V., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2009). Naturally thick liquids: Current practice verses evidence. Dysphagia. New York: Springer-Verlag.

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Bratlund, C.V. (2008). Viscometry measures of reported natural-state nectars to Varibar. Dysphagia, 23(4).

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Claytor, A.D. (2008). Training and self-reported confidence for dysphagia management among speech-language pathologists in the schools. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools, 39(2), 192-198.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Gloeckner, J., & Miller, C. (2007). Viscosity comparisons between thickened liquids prepared with commercial agents and Varibar®, Dysphagia, 22, 399.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Watts, C.R., & Marler, J.A. (2006). Cognitive-linguistic performances in tremor-dominant and akinetic-rigid dominant subtypes of Parkinson’s Disease. Stem-, Spraak- En Taalpathologie, 14 (suppl.),Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Nijmegen University Press, 80.

Watts, C.R., O’Donoghue, C.R., & Marler, J.A. (2006). The clinical relevance of tremor- dominant and akinetic-rigid dominant subtypes of Parkinson’s disease. Stem-, Spraak- En Taalpathologie, 14 (suppl.),Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Nijmegen University Press, 60.

Rocchiccioi, J.T., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2005). Diabetes in Malta: Current findings and future trends. Malta Medical Journal, 17(1), Gwardamangia, Malta: University of Malta Medical School, 16-19.

Rocchiccioli, J.T., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2004). Diabetes mellitus: Towards a federal policy. Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice, 5(4), Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 237- 242.

O’Donoghue, C.R. & Dudding, C.C. (2004). Mirror Wring following left hemisphere stroke: A case study. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 12(3), San Diego, CA: Singular, 117-122.

Book Chapters

Harding, V., O’Donoghue, C.R., & Kennedy, M.J. (in press). The effects of aging with a traumatic brain injury on communication. In T.M. Trudel (Ed.). Aging with Traumatic Brain Injury. Houston, Texas: HDI Publishers.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (in press). Children with acquired language disorders. In V.A. Reed (Ed.), An Introduction to Children with Language Disorders (4rth ed.). Englewood Cliffs: Allyn & Bacon:

O’Donoghue, C.R. & Dudding, C.C. (2009). Adult language disorders and cognitive based dysfunctions. In L.M. Justice (Ed.). Communication Sciences and Disorders: A Contemporary Perspective (2nd Ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Tarbell, M.C., & Justice, L. (2009). Dysphagia: Children and Adults. In L.M. Justice (Ed.). Communication Sciences and Disorders: A Contemporary Perspective (2nd Ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2005). Adult language disorders and cognitive based dysfunctions. In L.M. Justice (Ed.). Introduction to Communication Disorders. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2005). Dysphagia. In L.M. Justice (Ed.). Introduction to Communication Disorders. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Other Professional Publications

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Hegyi, S. (2008, June. Dysphagia in the Schools: Case Management by Speech- Language Pathologists – Putting the Pieces Together webshop developed for the Virginia Department of Education (http:www.ttaconline.org/staff/s_training/swebshops/module.asp)

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Hegyi, S. (2008, August). Dysphagia in the Schools: Management Decisions Based on Assessment Reports webshop developed for the Virginia Department of Education (http:www.ttaconline.org/staff/s_training/swebshops/module.asp)

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Hegyi, S. (2007, November). Dysphagia in the Schools: Screening by Speech-Language Pathologists webshop for the Virginia Department of Education (http:www.ttaconline.org/staff/s_training/swebshops/module.asp)

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Hegyi, S. (2007, August). Dysphagia in the Schools: An Introduction for SLPS webshop developed for the Virginia Department of Education (http:www.ttaconline.org/staff/s_training/swebshops/module.asp)

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Ireland, M. (2007, Jan. 23). Dysphagia training efforts in Virginia. The ASHA Leader, 12 (1), 2, 46.

Presentations (2004-present)

Bratlund, C.V., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2009). Naturally thick liquids: Current practice verses evidence. Dysphagia Research Society, New Orlans, LA.

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Hegyi, S.E. (2009). Dysphagia assessment in the Schools: Applying best practice protocols. Speech, Language, Hearing Association of Virginia, Richmond, VA.

Bratlund, C.V., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2008). The Spectrum of Naturally Thick Liquids: A Mixed-Methods Study. American Speech, Language, Hearing Association, Chicago, IL.

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Bratlund, C.V. (2008). Reported Natural State Nectars and Quantifiable Viscometry Measurements. American Speech, Language, Hearing Association, Chicago, IL.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Hegyi, S.E., & Ireland, M. (2008). Dysphagia Management in the Schools: Team Treatment and Collaboration with Medical Providers. American Speech, Language, Hearing Association, Chicago, IL.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2008). Dysphagia Management in the Schools: A Primer for Success In Assessment/Identification. Tennessee Association of Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologists, Franklin, TN.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2008). Dysphagia Management in the Schools: A Primer for Success in Treatment/Intervention. Tennessee Association of Audiologist and Speech- Language Pathologists, Franklin, TN.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2008). Swallowing rehabilitation following head and neck sugery. The 32nd Fitz-Hugh Symposium in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Charlottesville, VA.

Jameson, M., Levine, P. O’Donoghue, C., Read, P., Thomas,C., & Wolfe, G. (2008). Cutting edge advances in oral/oropharyngeal cancer. The 32nd Fitz-Hugh Symposium in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Charlottesville, VA.

Berke, G., Mortenson, M., O’Donoghue, C. & Reibel, J. (2008). Conmtemporary management of oral/oropharyngeal cancers. The 32nd Fitz-Hugh Symposium in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Charlottesville, VA.

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Ireland, M. (2008). Dysphagia management in the schools: Training the practicing SLPs. SHAV Conference, Portsmouth, VA.

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Bratlund, C.V. (2008) Viscometry measures of reported natural-state nectars to Varibar. Dysphagia Research Society, Isle of Palms, SC. O’Donoghue, C.R., & Ireland, M. (2007). Dysphagia management in the schools: Training Efforts in Virginia. ASHA, Boston, MA.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Gloeckner, J., & Miller, C.G. (2007). Viscosity Comparisons between Thickened Liquids Prepared with Commercial Agents and Varibar®. ASHA, Boston, MA.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Gloeckner, J., & Miller, C.G. (2007). Viscosity Comparisons between Thickened Liquids Prepared with Commercial Agents and Varibar®. Dysphagia Research Society, Vancouver, British Columbia.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2007). Dysphagia Management in the Schools: Meeting the Challenges. Western Carolina Annual Conference, Cullowhee, NC. Dudding, C.C., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2007). Bridging Clinical Practice and Clinical Research. SHAV Conference, Richmond, VA.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2007). Managing Dysphagia in the Schools: Where Do I Start? Supported through VDOE grant with presentations throughout Virginia in: Winchester, Williamsburg, and Lynchburg.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2007). Dysphagia in the Schools: Considerations for Treatment. Prince William County Schools, Manassas, VA.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Watts, C.R., & Marler, J.A. (2006). Differential Cognitive-Linguistic Profiles in Subtypes of Parkinson’s Disease. ASHA Convention, Miami, Florida.

Watts, C.R., O’Donoghue, C.R., & Marler, J.A. (2006). Motor Speech Profiles in Subtypes of Parkinson’s Disease. ASHA Convention, Miami, Florida.

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Claytor, A.D. (2006). Dysphagia Management in the Schools: A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists. ASHA Convention, Miami, Florida.

O’Donoghue, C.R.. (2006). Dysphagia in the Schools: A Survey of Southeastern States. ASHA Schools Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2006) Dysphagia Management in the Schools: Issues and Considerations. ASHA Schools Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Watts, C.R., & Marler, J.A. (2006). Cognitive-linguistic performances in tremor-dominant and akinetic-rigid dominant subtypes of Parkinson’s Disease. 5th International Conference on Speech Motor Control. Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Watts, C.R., O’Donoghue, C.R., & Marler, J.A. (2006). The clinical relevance of tremor- dominant and akinetic-rigid dominant subtypes of Parkinson’s disease. 5th International Conference on Speech Motor Control. Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2006). Managing Dysphagia in the Schools: Where Do I Start? Supported through VDOE grant with presentations throughout Virginia in: Harrisonburg, Richmond, Roanoke, Norfolk, and Northern Virginia. Hilton, J.C., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2006). AAC and Pre-literacy in congenital axonal neuropathy: A case study. SHAV, Williamsburg, VA.

Ingram, S., Powell, M., Bryant, D., Reed, V., & O’Donoghue, C. (2006). Specific language Impairment: Preschool to adolescents. SHAV, Williamsburg, VA. O’Donoghue, C.R. (2005). Dysphagia Management in the Schools: Meeting the Challenge, Maryland Speech, Language and Hearing Association Convention, Teconium, MD.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2005).Conducting and Interpreting Modified Barium Swallow Studies in Adult Neurogenics, SHAV, Charlottesville, VA.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (2005). Speech Pathologists’ Management of Parkinson’s Disease: Current and Future Trends. SHAV, Charlottesville, VA.

O’Donoghue, C.R. (May, 2005). Cerebrovascular Accident: Etiology and manifestations. Institute of Health Care, Florianna, Malta.

O’Donoghue, C.R. et al. (2005). Juvenile diabetes and exercise. Institute of Health Care, Florianna, Malta.

O’Donoghue, C.R. et al. (2005). Maltese perspectives on stroke rehabilitation. Institute of Health Care, Florianna, Malta.

O’Donoghue, C.R. & Rocchiccioli, J.T., (2004). Three part invited lecture series on Interdisciplinary Team Work, WHO and Financial Management. Institute of Health Care, Florianna, Malta.

O’Donoghue, C.R., Creel, K., & Jones, C. (2004). SLPs and Dysphagia in the Schools (pilot study), ASHA Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Dudding, C.C. (2004). Neurogenic Dysphagia: Videofluoroscopic Correlates and Clinical Implications, SHAV Conference, Fredericksburg, VA.

O’Donoghue, C.R., & Hilton, J.C. (2004). The Medically Complex Child: Integrating Home, School and Clinic, SHAV Conference, Fredericksburg, VA.

Selected Professional Service

Legislative Counselor to ASHA for the Commonwealth of Virginia

President, Governing Board of Trustees, Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery (DRS funded)

Faculty Liaison to Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery for the Institute for Innovations in Health and Human Services

James Madison University and Rockingham Memorial Hospital Liaison Task Force

Teaching Experiences (not including Directed Research or Dissertation Courses)

  • CSD 853: Aeordigestive Concerns
  • CSD 641: Adult Language Disorders
  • CSD 718: Neuroscience
  • CSD 858: Neurolinguistics
  • CSD 544: Dysphagia
  • CSD 625: Pediatric Dysphagia
  • CSD 527: Aging and Communication
  • CSD 522: Communication Disorders in Traumatic Brain Injury
  • CSD 604: Neuroanatomy and Physiology
  • HHS 490/ISAT 280: Topics in Health and Human Services (Study Abroad Program Director)

Editorial Posts, Review Appointments and Consultancy

  • Reviewer for Language, Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools (LSHSS)
  • Reviewer for American Journal of Speech, Language Pathology (AJSLP)
  • Reviewer for Clinical Geriatrics
  • Reviewer for Evidenced-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention
  • Reviewer for Delmar Thomson Publications
  • Reviewer for Prentice-Hall Publications (Allyn & Bacon)
  • Reviewer for Plural Publications
  • Legal Consultant to Cantor & Arkena, PC. Richmond, Virginia
  • T/TAC Consultant (sponsored through the Virginia Department of Education)
  • Consultant for VDOE Feeding and Swallowing: Practice Guidelines (2008-present)

Awards/Other

  • Voting Membership in the Dysphagia Research Society
  • American Speech, Language Hearing Association ACE (reawarded 2008)
  • Vital Stimulation Certification (Spring 2008)
  • Faculty Research Day Presenter (2003-2008)