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Marsha Powell, M.S., CCC-SLP

Clinical Instructor

Office:  HHS 1125
Phone:  568-3389
Email:  powellmj@jmu.edu

Research and Teaching Areas

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Sensory Integration Disorders
• Behavior Intervention and Management

Current and Ongoing Research Projects

• Impact of Sensory Integration intervention on vocal/verbal output of children with autism
• Impact of Sensory Integration intervention on communicative attempts of children with autism

National and International Conference Presentations (last five years)

Powell, M., Reed, V.A., Griffer, M., & Yun, A. (2009, February).  Effects of exposure to brief, sensory integration stimulation on vocal and communicative behavior of children with autism.  Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia, Richmond, VA.

Powell, M., Reed, V.A., Hilton, J. (2008, October). Do Sensory Integration Activities Increase Vocalizations in Children with Autism? Presentation at the 2008 College of Integrated Science and Technology Annual Faculty Research Day. James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA.

Ingram, S., Powell, M., Bryant, D., Reed, V.A., & O’Donoghue, C. (2006,March).  Specific language impairment:  Considerations for pre- and early adolescent populations.  Presentation at the 48th Annual Conference of the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia, Williamsburg, VA.