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Cynthia R. O’Donoghue, Ph.D., CCC-SP
Associate Professor
Virginia Representative to ASHA Legislative Council (2005-2007)
Office: HHS 1146
Phone: 568-3637
Email: odonogcr@jmu.edu
Research and Teaching Areas
- Adult Neurogenics with particular interest in Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke
- Pediatric and Adult Dysphagia of neurological etiology
- Classes: Adult Language Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Aging and Communication, Pediatric Dysphagia, Adult Dysphagia
Research Laboratory
Clinical Research in Neurogenic Communication Disorders Lab (CRNCS)
Current and ongoing Research Projects:
- Communication and Swallowing Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease
- Pediatric Dysphagia - Challenges in the Schools
- Stroke Rehabilitation Management through Interdisciplinary Care Provision
Publications (last five years)
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.
O’Donoghue, C.R. (in press). 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. (in press). Dysphagia. In L.M. Justice (Ed.). Introduction to Communication Disorders. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
National and International Conference Presentations (last five years)
O’Donoghue, C.R. (2005, June). Stroke: Etiology,manifestations and outcomes, Lecture presented at the Institute of Health Care, Florianna.
O’Donoghue, C.R. & Rocchiccioli, J.T., (2004, June).Three part invited lecture Series on Interdisciplinary Team Work, WHO and Financial Management at Institute of Health Care, Florianna, Malta.
O’Donoghue, C.R., Creel, K., & Jones, C. (2004, November). SLPs and Dysphagia in the Schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of ASHA, Philadelphia, PA.
O’Donoghue, C.R., (2003, November) .Congenital Axonal Neuropathy: A Case Study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of ASHA, Chicago, IL.
O’Donoghue,C.R. & Castka, K.A. (2003, November). AAC in Broca’s Aphasia. Poster presented at the annual meeting of ASHA, Chicago, IL.
