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A photo of Ann W. Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F.

Ann W. Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F
Senior Director, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

ann.kummer@cchmc.org

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Ann W. Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F

Senior Director, Division of Speech Pathology

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Professor of Clinical Pediatrics; Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Adjunct Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Phone: 513-636-4341

Fax: 513-803-3376

Email: ann.kummer@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Speech and resonance disorders secondary to cleft palate; craniofacial and orofacial anomalies; velopharyngeal dysfunction

Biography

Ann W. Kummer, Ph.D. CCC-SLP is senior director of the Division of Speech Pathology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, and also Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Under her direction, the speech pathology program at Cincinnati Children’s has grown to be one of the largest and most respected in the country.

Dr. Kummer does many lectures and seminars on a national and international level. She is the author of many professional articles, 16 book chapters in speech pathology and medical texts, and a textbook on craniofacial anomalies. She has a patent on a clinical device and developed a test for the Nasometer (KayPENTAX).

Dr. Kummer has received honors of the Ohio Speech-Language- Hearing Association; distinguished alumnus award from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders of the University of Cincinnati; and Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She was named one of the 25 most influential therapists in the US by Therapy Times in 2006 and was named one of the 10 most inspiring women in Cincinnati by Inspire Magazine in 2007.

Education and Training

PhD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1986.

MAT: Indiana University, Summa cum laude, 1973.

BA: Indiana University, Phi Beta Kappa, 1972.

Publications

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Kummer, A.W. (2008). Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance, 2nd Edition. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

Kummer AW, Briggs MA, Lee L. The relationship between the characteristics of speech and velopharyngeal gap size. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2003:40(6):590-596.

Kummer AW, Lee L, Stutz L, Maroney A, Brandt JW. The prevalence of apraxic characteristics in patients with velocardiofacial syndrome as compared to other populations. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2007:44(2):175-181.

Bedwinek A, Kummer AW, Rice G, Grames LM. Current training and continuing education needs of preschool and school-based speech-language pathologists regarding children with cleft lip/palate. Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2010 Oct:41(4):405-415.

Kummer AW, Clark S, Redle E, Thomsen L, Billmire DA. Current practice in assessing and reporting speech outcomes of cleft palate and velopharyngeal surgery: a surgery of cleft palate/craniofacial professionals. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2011 Apr 18

Kummer AW. Communication disorders related to cleft palate, craniofacial anomalies and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Seminars in Speech and Language. 2011:32(2):81-198.

Kummer AW. Disorders of resonance and airflow secondary to cleft palate and/or velopharyngeal dysfunction. Seminars in Speech and Language. 2011:32(2):141-149.

Kummer AW. Types and causes of velopharyngeal dysfunction. Seminars in Speech and Language. 2011:32(2):150-158.

Kummer AW. Perceptual assessment of resonance and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Seminars in Speech and Language. 2011:32(2):159-167.

Kummer AW. Speech therapy for errors secondary to cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Seminars in Speech and Language. 2011:32(2):191-199.

Business Director

Robert T. Antony, Jr, MBA
Business Director, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

robert.antony@cchmc.org

Administrative Supervisor

Cheryl Warning
Administrative Coordinator

513-636-4341

cheryl.warning@cchmc.org

Clinical Managers

Janet H. Middendorf, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology Clinical Manager, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

janet.middendorf@cchmc.org

Irving Wollman, MA, CCC-SLP
Clinical Manager, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

irving.wollman@cchmc.org

Coordinators / Program Directors

Gina Demaree Blume, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II; Coordinator

513-636-4341

gina.blume@cchmc.org

Emily M. Buckley, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator

513-636-4341

emily.buckley@cchmc.org

Melinda Chalfonte-Evans is a Coordinator in the Division of Speech Pathology.

Melinda Chalfonte-Evans, PhD, CCC-SLP
Coordinator, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

melinda.chalfonte@cchmc.org

Sandra Clement, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator

513-636-4341

sandra.clement@chmcc.org

Ann Clonan, MEd, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator (Inpatient)

513-636-4341

ann.clonan@cchmc.org

Martha Coen-Cummings, PhD, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator

513-636-4341

martha.coen-cummings@cchmc.org

Dawn R. Girten, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator

513-636-4341

dawn.girten@cchmc.org

Sandra M. Grether, PhD
Coordinator, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4628

sandra.grether@cchmc.org

Kathy Requarth Mount, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator

859-344-4749

kathy.mount@cchmc.org

Kathy Requarth Mount, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator

Phone: 859-344-4749

Email: kathy.mount@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Articulation and language disorders; apraxia; autism; hearing loss and deafness;

Biography

Kathy Mount, MS, CCC-SLP, provides speech pathology services at Children's Outpatient Northern Kentucky. She has extensive experience in the field.

Her experience includes working with children 15 months to 18 years of age in both public and private schools, in private practice and in the hospital setting.

Ms. Mount received both her bachelor's and master's degrees at the Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Her clinical areas of interest include articulation and language disorders, apraxia and autism. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Ohio Speech-Language and Hearing Association. At Cincinnati Children's, she is a member of the Hearing Loss and Deafness Team and the Interdisciplinary Processing Disorders Team.

Education and Training

BS: Miami University, Oxford, OH, 1975
MS: Miami University, Oxford, OH, 1977
Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology

Sarah E. Staffilino, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

sarah.staffilino@cchmc.org

Clinical Staff

Susan M. Ash, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

susan.ash@cchmc.org

Elea Asher, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

elea.asher@cchmc.org

Julie B. Augsburger, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4316

julie.augsburger@cchmc.org

Jessica B. Bain, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

859-344-4764

jessica.bain@cchmc.org

Katherine L. Baker, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

katherine.baker@cchmc.org

Dakshika W. Bandaranayake, MA CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

dakshika.bandaranayake@cchmc.org

Sarah C. Bantel, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist II, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

sarah.bantel@cchmc.org

Janet Beckmeyer, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

janet.beckmeyer@cchmc.org

Jennifer J. Bekins, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-0520

jennifer.bekins@cchmc.org

Emily Belokonny, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

emily.belokonny@cchmc.org

Susan Baker Brehm, PhD
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

susan.brehm@cchmc.org

Jennifer M. Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP
Outreach Coordinator, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-5340

jennifer.brown@cchmc.org

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Jennifer M. Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP

Outreach Coordinator, Division of Speech Pathology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Phone: 513-636-5340

Email: jennifer.brown@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Autism spectrum disorders; language acquisition; family consultation; play development in children with autism spectrum disorders; diagnostics

Biography

Jennifer Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP, is the Outreach Coordinator for The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.

In July, 1999, Dr. Brown joined Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Kelly O'Leary Center to collaborate with families of children with an Autism Spectrum about resources and treatment options available to them.

Dr. Brown came to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center from Autism Consultation and Training, where she provided ASD consultation to families, school and organizations. Prior to that, she was a speech-language pathologist in private practice.

Dr. Brown serves on the Board of the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati and is past president of that organization. She is also past president of the Southwest Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Association. She also serves on the Regional Autism Advisory Council.

Dr. Brown has published articles regarding the impact of regression on language development in autism, diagnosis and assessment of developmental disabilities and play in children with autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Brown is a frequent presenter at local, state and national conferences on a variety of topics pertaining to autism spectrum disorders.

Education and Training

PhD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

MA: Communication Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

BS: Sociology - Magna Cum Laude, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Lesley Bunn, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

lesley.bunn@cchmc.org

Jessica L. Buringrud, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

jessica.buringrud@cchmc.org

Elizabeth A. Burns, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

elizabeth.burns@cchmc.org

Merrideth D. Burt
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-803-3259

merrideth.burt@cchmc.org

Jenny M. Burton, MEd, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-803-3586

jenny.burton@cchmc.org

Nikki L. Cannon, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

nichole.cannon@cchmc.org

Mallory M. Carter, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

mallory.carter@cchmc.org

Lynne D. Christofaris, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

lynne.christofaris@cchmc.org

Matthew R. Clark, MS
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-803-9399

matthew.clark1@cchmc.org

Joan E. Clark, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

joan.clark@cchmc.org

Angela J. Cole, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

angela.cole@cchmc.org

Briana Corcoran, CFY-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

briana.corcoran@cchmc.org

Cindy Cullen, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-803-9437

cynthia.cullen@cchmc.org

Cheryl C. Dean
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4601

cheryl.dean@cchmc.org

Susan C. Denges, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

susan.denges@cchmc.org

Ruben Diaz, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

ruben.diaz@cchmc.org

Kelly M. Dietrich, MA, CFY-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

kelly.dietrich@cchmc.org

Adam L. Diggs, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

adam.diggs@cchmc.org

Lindsay M. Doepke, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4300

lindsay.doepke@cchmc.org

Debbie Dorr, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

debbie.dorr@chmcc.org

Lisa A. Duwell, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

lisa.duwell@cchmc.org

Jodie L. Eilerman, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

jodie.eilerman@cchmc.org

Margaret A. Fangman, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

margaret.fangman@cchmc.org

Jena M. Feichtner MA, CFY-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

jena.feichtner@cchmc.org

Kate M. Fey, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

kate.fey@cchmc.org

Nicole M. Fish, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

Brian O. Fisher, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

brian.fisher@cchmc.org

Allison Flynn, CFY-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

allison.flynn@cchmc.org

Julia C. Fox, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

julia.fox@cchmc.org

Jennifer A. Freson, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

jennifer.freson@cchmc.org

Nicole R. Freson, MS, CFY-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-6048

nicole.freson@cchmc.org

Diane M. Geiger, PhD, CCC, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

diane.geiger@cchmc.org

Leandre M. Gerwin, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

leandre.gerwin@cchmc.org

Rebecca Goldwasser, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

rebecca.goldwasser@cchmc.org

Carol A. Grasha, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4628

carol.grasha@cchmc.org

Jaime M. Hannan, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

jaime.hannan@cchmc.org

Andrea K. Hansen, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4341

andrea.hansen@cchmc.org

Brynn C. Hanson, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

brynn.hanson@cchmc.org

Amy Herren, CFY-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

amy.herren@cchmc.org

Amy L. Hersch, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-9673

amy.hersch@cchmc.org

Julie D. Hibner, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4628

julie.hibner@cchmc.org

Stefanie R. Horne, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-6441

stefanie.horne@cchmc.org

Molly Hylton, CFY-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

molly.hylton@cchmc.org

Melissa R. Jarnot, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

melissa.jarnot@cchmc.org

Amy E. Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Pathology Department

513-636-4341

amy.johnson@cchmc.org

Stacey B. Justice, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

stacey.peterson@cchmc.org

Lisa Kelchner, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Clinical Research Speech Pathologist

513-558-8518

lisa.kelchner@cchmc.org

Lisa Kelchner, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S

Clinical Research Speech Pathologist

Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-558-8518

Email: lisa.kelchner@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Voice and swallowing disorders

Biography

Lisa Kelchner, MD is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati, where she is dedicated to the graduate education and training of future clinicians and researchers. She currently teaches graduate coursework in the area of voice and swallowing disorders to both campus and distance learning students. Research areas of interest include swallowing, voice and complex airway disorders. She is actively involved in basic, translational, and clinical research focused on how the voice can be used to indicate the competence of the larynx in airway protection and investigating the role of lingual pressures in swallowing disorders. She has established a voice and swallowing research lab at the University of Cincinnati where masters and doctoral students have collaborative projects with area hospitals and physician practices. Since 2005, Dr. Kelchner has been a clinical research affiliate in the Department of Speech Pathology at the Cincinnati Hospital Medical Center where she is part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to the clinical care and research of voice outcomes in children who post airway reconstruction. Dr. Kelchner has numerous publications and regularly contributes presentations to scientific and clinical forums.

Education and Training

PhD: Univeristy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 2001.

Certification: Board certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (2005-current); Clinical Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology (1978-current).

Publications

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Kelchner LN, Weinrich B, Brehm SB, Tabangin ME, de Alarcon A. Characterization of supraglottic phonation in children after airway reconstruction.Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2010 Jun;119(6):383-90.

Murugappan S, Boyce S, Khosla S, Kelchner L, Gutmark E. Acoustic characteristics of phonation in "wet voice" conditions.J Acoust Soc Am. 2010 Apr;127(4):2578-89.

Musser J, Kelchner L, Neils-Strunjas J, Montrose M. A Comparison of Rating Scales Used in the Diagnosis of Extraesophageal Reflux. J Voice. 2010 Mar 2.

Groves-Wright KJ, Boyce S, Kelchner L. Perception of wet vocal quality in identifying penetration/aspiration during swallowing.J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2010 Jun;53(3):620-32.

de Alarcon A, Brehm SB, Kelchner LN, Meinzen-Derr J, Middendorf J, Weinrich B. Comparison of pediatric voice handicap index scores with perceptual voice analysis in patients following airway reconstruction.Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2009 Aug;118(8):581-6.

Brehm SB, Weinrich B, Zieser M, Kelchner L, Middendorf J, Elluru R, de Alarcon A. Aerodynamic and acoustic assessment in children following airway reconstruction: an assessment of feasibility.Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 Jul;73(7):1019-23.

Kelchner LN, Brehm SB, Weinrich B, Middendorf J, deAlarcon A, Levin L, Elluru R. Perceptual evaluation of severe pediatric voice disorders: rater reliability using the consensus auditory perceptual evaluation of voice.J Voice. 2010 Jul;24(4):441-9.

Kelchner LN, Miller CK. Current research in voice and swallowing outcomes following pediatric airway reconstruction.Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Jun;16(3):221-5. Review.

Krival K, Kelchner LN, Weinrich B, Baker SE, Lee L, Middendorf JH, Zur KB. Vibratory source, vocal quality and fundamental frequency following pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2007 Aug;71(8):1261-9.

Weinrich B, Baker S, Kelchner L, Middendorf J, Krival K, Elluru R, Zur KB. Examination of aerodynamic measures and strain by vibratory source. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Mar;136(3):455-8.

Rebecca C. Kemer, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist

513-636-4628

rebecca.kemer@cchmc.org

Bridget E. Kent, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, The Kelly O'Leary Center

513-636-5340

bridget.kent@cchmc.org

Kirsten H. Keppner, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

kirsten.keppner@cchmc.org

Kyrsten Klein, CFY-SLP
Speech Pathologist

kyrsten.klein@cchmc.org

Elena D. Knatz, MS, CF-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-6013

elena.knatz@cchmc.org

Lisa H. Kolligian, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

lisa.kolligian@cchmc.org

Christine A. Lackey, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-6479

christine.lackey@cchmc.org

Rosanne Lair, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

roseanne.lair@cchmc.org

Leisa C. Lauck, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

leisa.lauck@cchmc.org

Caren A. Lawler, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division fo Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

caren.lawler@cchmc.org

Carilyn C. Lee, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

carilyn.lee@cchmc.org

Marsha Lee-White, MS, CCC-SLP, COM
Speech-Language Pathologist II; Student Practicum/Internship Coordinator

513-636-4341

marsha.lee-white@cchmc.org

Marsha Lee-White, MS, CCC-SLP, COM

Speech-Language Pathologist II; Student Practicum/Internship Coordinator

Phone: 513-636-4341

Email: marsha.lee-white@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD); apraxia; articulation / phonology; language disorders; oral-motor / feeding; videoswallow studies; speech and language problems associated with children, birth to 5 years

Education and Training

BS: University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 1987.

MS: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1988.

Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology; Ohio Licensure and Certified Orofacial Myologist

Publications

Lee-White, Marsha and Webster, J. Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: What Every SLP Needs to Know.OSHLA, Columbus, OH, March 10, 2006.

Presentations, Most Recent

Lee-White, Marsha. Working at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Introduction to Speech Pathology Course, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, March 23, 2006.

Lee-White, Marsha and Webster, J. Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: What Every SLP Needs to Know. SpeechPathology.com, May, 31, 2006.

Jessica A. Linck, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

jessica.linck@cchmc.org

Staci M. Maddox, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

859-344-5390

staci.maddox@cchmc.org

Abby M. Mathews, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

abby.mathews@cchmc.org

Christine Mayerik, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

christine.mayerik@cchmc.org

Kevin McElfresh, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

kevin.mcelfresh@cchmc.org

Larissa A. McGraw, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-6600

larissa.mcgraw@cchmc.org

Teri W. Messerschmidt, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-5340

teri.messerschmidt@cchmc.org

Marlo J. Mewherter, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

marlo.mewherter@cchmc.org

Shyla M. Miller, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

shyla.miller@cchmc.org

Claire Kane Miller, PhD, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

claire.miller@cchmc.org

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Claire Kane Miller, PhD, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Phone: 513-636-4341

Fax: 513-636-3965

Email: claire.miller@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Oral-motor / feeding; dysphagia; fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing

Education and Training

BS: Miami University (OH), Oxford, OH, 1980.

MS: Miami University (OH), Oxford, OH, 1981.

PhD: The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2005.

Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology.

Publications

Miller, C., Crone, K., Willging, J.P., Hils, M., Kelchner L., Kummer A., & Lee L. Incidence and characterization of oral motor, pharyngeal, and cervical esophageal dysfunction in pediatric patients with Chiari I malformation (in submission, 1-2007)

Miller, C. & Willging, J.P. Invited article (submitted 12-15-2006) to be published in the 10th Anniversary Issue of Seminars in Speech & Language (2007), Upper airway issues and pediatric dysphagia.

Pentiuk, S., Miller, C., & Kaul, A. Eosinophilic esophagitis in toddlers with feeding disorders.Dysphagia, 2006 Oct 6; [Epub ahead of print]

Miller, C., Lee, L., Kelchner, L., Kummer, A., & Willging, J. Incidence and characterization of oral motor, pharyngeal, and cervical esophageal dysfunction in pediatric patient with Chiari I malformation.Dissertation published online via OhioLink, March, 2006.

Miller, C. (2006) Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Dysphagia.Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Patient Services Pages.

Presentations, Most Recent

Miller, C. Characterization of Swallowing Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients with Chiari Malformation, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention presentation, November 17, 2006.

Miller, C. & Willging, J.P. Current Research: Electrical Stimulation for Treatment of Dysphagia. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Dysphagia Series: Exploring the Brain-Gut Feeding Connection. September 30, 2006.

Miller, C., & Clonan, A. Feeding Issues. Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Master's Class, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, May 12, 2006.

Miller, C. Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Issues: three hour course presented to University of Cincinnati graduate students and distance learning students, May 10, 2006.

Miller, C. Introduction of Oral Motor and Feeding Problems in Pediatric, class lecture to undergraduate students, University of Cincinnati, May 5, 2006.

Katie E. Miller, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

katie.miller1@cchmc.org

Donna S. Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP
Director of Clinical Services, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4966

donna.murray@cchmc.org

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Donna S. Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of Clinical Services, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Co-Director, The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 513-636-4966

Email: donna.murray@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Autism spectrum disorders; communication; language development; Asperger Syndrome; social skills; process improvement in healthcare

Biography

Donna Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP, is Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and the Director of Clinical Services for the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Co-Director of the the Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's.

Dr. Murray joined Cincinnati Children's and the Kelly O'Leary Center for Autsim Spectrum Disorders in July 2001 to develop multidisciplinary treatment programs, and community based support for children with autism spectrum disorders. Under her direction, the Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders treatment program has experienced significant growth, serving over 600 children with autism spectrum. In July 2008, Dr. Murray assumed the role of Director of Clinical Services for the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. In this role Dr. Murray develops and oversees multidisciplinary clinical programs and process improvement initiatives for the division.

Academically Dr. Murray‘s research interests include; language, communication, social skills, autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome and process improvement in healthcare. Dr. Murray teaches graduate level courses in communication and autism spectrum disorders and is a frequent lecturer at the local, regional and national level on topic relating to autism spectrum disorders.

Education and Training

PhD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

MS: University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

BS: Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY.

Clinical Fellowship Year: Judevine Center for Autistic Children, St. Louis, MO.

Certification: Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology; American Speech-Language, Hearing Association.

Publications

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Molloy CA, Murray DS, Akers R, Mitchell T, Manning-Courtney P. Use of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) in a clinical setting. Autism. 2011 Feb 21.

Molloy CA, Murray DS, Kinsman A, Castillo H, Mitchell T, Hickey FJ, Patterson B. Differences in the clinical presentation of Trisomy 21 with and without autism.J Intellect Disabil Res. 2009 Feb;53(2):143-51.

Murray DS, Ruble LA, Willis H, Molloy CA. Parent and teacher report of social skills in children with autism spectrum disorders.Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2009 Apr;40(2):109-15.

Molloy CA, Manning-Courtney P, Swayne S, Bean J, Brown JM, Murray DS, Kinsman AM, Brasington M, Ulrich CD 2nd. Lack of benefit of intravenous synthetic human secretin in the treatment of autism. J Autism Dev Disord. 2002 Dec;32(6):545-51.

Grants

Development of a Screening Interview for Research Studies of ASD. Faculty Collaborator. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. Sep 2009 - Aug 2011.

Development of a Brief Screener for Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Faculty Collaborator. National Institute of Mental Health. Sep 2009 - Aug 2011.

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Autism Expansion. Autism Training Coordinator. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Jul 2009 - Jun 2011.

Shelley B. Myers, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

513-636-4341

shelley.myers@cchmc.org

April M. Nelson, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

aprilm.nelson@cchmc.org

Amanda J. Niehaus, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

amanda.niehaus@cchmc.org

Abigail Nimtz, CFY-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

abigail.nimtz@cchmc.org

Sara Nurre, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

sara.nurre@cchmc.org

Kristen O'Driscoll, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

kristen.odriscoll@cchmc.org

Katharine A. Ondo, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4628

katharine.ondo@cchmc.org

Karen Padgett, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II

513-636-4341

Karen.Padgett@cchmc.org

Bridgitt Pauly, MS, CCC-SLP/A
Speech-Language Pathologist II

513-636-4341

bridgitt.pauly@cchmc.org

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Bridgitt Pauly, MS, CCC-SLP/A

Speech-Language Pathologist II

Phone: 513-636-4341

Fax: 513-636-3965

Email: bridgitt.pauly@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Communication issues resulting from hearing impairment; cochlear implantation and other amplification devices; communication impairments in the preschool population

Biography

Bridgitt Pauly, MS, CCC-SLP/A, is dually certified in the areas of Speech Pathology and Audiology. She specializes in working with children/families affected by hearing loss with a variety of amplification devices and communication modes. Pauly is the Chairperson of the Hearing Loss and Deafness Team within the Division of Speech Pathology. She is a member of the Interdisciplinary Cochlear Implant Team at the medical center. Pauly is the Coordinator of Continuing Education within the Division of Speech Pathology. The Division of Speech Pathology is an approved ASHA provider for continuing education credits. Opportunities are provided at the local, state and national level.

Education and Training

BS: Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill., 1989.

MS: Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill., 1991.

Certification:

American Speech and Hearing Association: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology and Audiology
Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology License: Speech Pathology; Audiology

Publications

Pauly, B., Creighton, J. "Cochlear Implants and Communication...Now What do I do?"Cochlear Implant Team Community Outreach, October 26, 2004

Krista A. Perkins, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

859-344-4796

krista.perkins@cchmc.org

Rose M. Pietrzyk, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

rosemarie.pietrzyk@cchmc.org

Rose M. Pietrzyk, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Phone: 513-636-4341

Email: rosemarie.pietrzyk@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Disorders of fluency; language; articulation

Education and Training

BA: Radford University, Radford, VA, 2000

MS: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2002.

Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology.

Publications

Qualls, C. D., O'Brien, R. M., Blood, G. W., & Hammer, C. S. Contextual variation, familiarity, academic literacy and rural adolescents' idiom knowledge.Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools, 2003, 34, 69-79.

Qualls, C. D., Lantz, J. M., Pietrzyk, R. M., Blood, G. W., & Hammer, C. S. Comprehension of idioms in adolescents with language-based learning disabilities compared to their typically developing peers.Journal of Communication Disorders, 2004, 37 (4), 295-311.

Presentations, Most Recent:

Qualls, C.D., O'Brien, R.M., Blood, G.W., & Hammer, C.S.: Contextual effects on idiom comprehension in rural and urban 8th grade students. Paper presented at the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association; April 2002; Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualls, C.D., Bodle, H., O'Brien, R., Treaster, B., Blood, G.W., & Hammer, C.S.: Idioms in rural 5th graders: Effects of differential language exposure. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association; November 2001; New Orleans, LA.

Lynsey M. Potts, MA, CFY-SLP
Speech Pathologist

513-636-4341

lynsey.potts@cchmc.org

Erin E. Redle, PhD, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

erin.redle@cchmc.org

Heather L. Reffitt, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Pathology Department

513-636-4341

heatherl.reffitt@cchmc.org

Robert N. Reichhardt, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

robert.reichhardt@cchmc.org

Jill M. Reinarts, MS, CFY-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

jill.reinarts@cchmc.org

Alison S. Riley MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Patholgist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-4341

alison.riley@cchmc.org

Karen Rizzo, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

Karen.Rizzo@cchmc.org

Christina B. Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

christina.rogers@cchmc.org

Yolanda M. Rory, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

yolanda.rory@cchmc.org

Charlotte Ruder, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

charlotte.ruder@cchmc.org

Lorna L. Sanchez-Muhlhauser, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

lorna.sanchez@cchmc.org

Barbara Sansone, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

barbara.sansone@cchmc.org

Maureen Schnautz, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

maureen.schnautz@cchmc.org

Jessica Schneider, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Patholgogist

513-636-4341

jessica.schneider@cchmc.org

Sarah E. Schnieber, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

sarah.schnieber@cchmc.org

Kate Schnobrich, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

kathleen.schnobrich@cchc.org

Katie Schrader, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-6048

katherine.schrader@cchmc.org

Rebecca Shundich, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

rebecca.shundich@cchmc.org

Jennifer L. Snider, MA, CFY-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Division of Speech Pathology

513-636-6052

jennifer.snider@cchmc.org

Meghan R. Stahlhut, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist

513-636-4341

meghan.stahlhut@cchmc.org

Anna C. Steffen, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

859-344-5390

anna.steffen@cchmc.org

Luann Stevens, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

luann.stevens@cchmc.org

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Luann Stevens, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Phone: 513-636-4341

Fax: 513-636-6900

Email: luann.stevens@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Feeding; swallowing; oral aversion; video swallow studies; tracheostomy; birth - 3 communication; brain injury

Biography

Luann Stevens, MA CCC/SLP, is an inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Burnet Campus. Her area of interest and expertise is working with patients with feeding difficulties related to complex airway issues, tracheostomy, and aspiration. Another area of specialty is evaluation and treatment of feeding disorders for children with gastrointestinal problems including bowel resection, transplant, eosinophilic esophagitis, reflux and failure to thrive. Luann also performs video swallow studies and FEES examinations. She has been with the Division of Speech Pathology since 1999.

Education and Training

BA: Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1997.

MA: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1999.

Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology.

Lindsay Schaadt Stutz, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

lindsay.stutz@cchmc.org

Brenda Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

brenda.thompson@cchmc.org

Jennifer R. Tincher
Speech Pathologist

513-636-0015

jennifer.tincher@cchmc.org

Margaret M. Toner, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

margaret.toner@cchmc.org

Kelly Crawford Twehues, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist

513-636-5340

kelly.twehues2@cchmc.org

Sara E. Valentine, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

sara.valentine@cchmc.org

Maggie Vaughn, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

maggie.vaughn@cchmc.org

Stephanie Volker, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

stephanie.volker@cchmc.org

Barbara D. Weinrich, PhD, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

513-636-4341

barbara.weinrich@cchmc.org

Barbara D. Weinrich, PhD, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Phone: 513-636-4341

Email: barbara.weinrich@cchmc.org

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Specialties

Voice disorders

Biography

Barbara Weinrich, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and Clinical Research Scientist Affiliate in the Division of Speech Pathology of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Weinrich possesses extensive clinical and research experience in laryngeal function and voice disorders.

Education and Training

BS: Miami University, Oxford, OH, 1968
MA: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1973
PhD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1997
Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology

Publications

Weinrich, B., Baker, S., Kelchner, L., Middendorf, J., Krival, K., Elluru, R., & Zur, K. (in press). Examination of aerodynamic measures and strain by vibratory source.Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Baker, S., Kelchner, L., Weinrich, B., Lee, L., Willging, P., Cotton, R., & Zur, K. (in press). Voice assessment and treatment considerations in pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis.Journal of Voice.

Weinrich, B. Voice treatment for dysphonia following traumatic brain injury: A case study.Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, 2005, 15(3), 18-21.

Weinrich, B.; Salz, B.; Hughes, M. Aerodynamic measurements: Normative data for children ages 6:0 through 10:11 years.Journal of Voice, 2005; 19(3): 326-339.

Roy, N.; Weinrich, B.; Tanner, K.; Corbin-Lewis, K.; Stemple, J. Replication, randomization, and clinical relevance: A response to Dworkin and colleagues.Journal of Speech, Language, & Hearing Research, 2004; 47 (2): 358-365.

Presentations, Most Recent:

Weinrich, B., Baker, S., & Cotton, R. Promotion of conversational resonant voice characteristics in a patient with laryngeal myasthenia. Poster session, The Voice Foundation's 35th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, Philadelphia, PA, June, 2006.

Weinrich, B., Baker, S., Kelchner, L., Middendorf, J., Krival, K., Elluru, R., & Zur, K. Examination of aerodynamic measures and strain by vibratory source. American Academy of Otolarygology – Head and Neck Surgery. Toronto, Canada, September, 2006.

Weinrich, B.; Baker, S.; Kelchner, L.; Lee, L.; Middendorf, J.; Cotton, R.; Willging, P.; Zur, K.; Bandaranayake, D.; Krival, K. Voice assessment in children with laryngotracheal pathology. Presented at Voice Foundation 34th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice; June 2005; Philadelphia, PA.

Willging, P.; Zur, K.; Kelchner, L.; Weinrich, B.; Baker, S.; Middendorf, J. Surgical reconstruction and voicing issues in children with laryngotracheal pathology. Presented at Ohio Voice Association Meeting; March 2005; Columbus, OH.

Bandaranayake, D.; Krival, K.; Cotton, R.; Willging, P.; Zur, K.; Kelchner, L.; Lee, L.; Baker, S.; Weinrich, B.; Middendorf, J. Voice following pediatric airway reconstruction. Presented at Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention; March 2005; Columbus, OH.

Cotton, R.; Willging, P.; Zur, K.; Lee, L.; Kelchner, L.; Weinrich, B.; Baker, S.; Middendorf, J. Pediatric laryngotracheal pathology: Surgical reconstruction and voicing. Presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention; November 2004; Philadelphia, PA. Weinrich, B.; Dilbone, S. Use of vocal hygiene in voice therapy/preventative vocal healthcare. Presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention; November 2004; Philadelphia, PA.

Weinrich, B.; Fay, E. Literacy predictors of spelling abilities for first grade children. Presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention; November 2004; Philadelphia, PA.

Weinrich, B.; Sayles, C. Effects of vocal function exercises on aerodynamic measurements of children. Presented at Voice Foundation 33rd Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice; June 2004; Philadelphia, PA.

Weinrich, B. Use of vocal hygiene in voice therapy and preventative vocal healthcare. Presented at Voice Disorders Conference; March 2004; Park City, Utah.