Dr. Pamela Mitchell
Associate Professor
HS
pmitchel@kent.edu
Education
Ph.D., Child Language Acquisition & Disorders
1988
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
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any purpose other than that specified in Article IX.2.D of the CBA.
M.A., Speech Pathology
1978
The Ohio State University
B.A., Speech and Hearing Science
1976
The Ohio State University
Higher Education Work Experience
Associate Professor
8/2006 - present
Kent State University
Associate Professor
08/2005 - 08/2006
The College of Wooster
Associate Professor
01/1993 - 08/2005
Kent State University
Associate Professor
08/1990 - 08/1991
Marshall University
Lecturer
Our Lady of the Lake University
1984 - 1984
Assistant Professor/Director
08/1984 - 08/1989
West Virginia University
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Other Professional Experience
Consultant
5/2007 - present
NE Ohio
SLP consultant for various long term care facilities throughout NE OHio.
Director, Speech Pathology Services
05/1991 - 12/1992
Columbus Speech & Hearing Center
Early Intervention Language Specialist
1989 - 1990
Summit Center for Human Development
Consultant
1984 - 1991
West Virginia
Speech Pathologist
05/1984 - 09/1984
Monco Home Health Agency
Speech Pathologist
1983 - 1984
Edward Gooze and Associates
Speech Pathologist
1981 - 1981
Saturday Easter Seals Clinic
Student in Doctoral Program
1981 - 1983
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Director of Speech Pathology Department/Speech Pathologist
1978 - 1981
Orient Developmental Center
Publications
Fissel, S., & Mitchell, P. (submitted). A case study employing an adapted assessment model of
emergent literacy conducted via telepractice. Persepctives in Telepractice.
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
2014
Toth-Cohen, S. & Mitchell, P. (2010). Second Life Project Development as a Venue for
Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Chapter in Cases in Collaboration in Virtual Learning
Environments: Processes and Interactions. Hershey: IGI Global Publishing. (Contribution: 50%)
2010
Publication: Book Chapters
Mitchell, P.R. (2010) CSDMovies. Mobile textbook app on Iphone and Android platforms.
Supports Introduction to Communication Disorders and Differences course at KSU (SPA 10002).
Published on ITunes and Android App stores.
2010
Publication: Curriculum
Mitchell, P.R. (2010) SLPUpdates. Mobile app for IPhone/IPod/IPad platform that provides
real-time updates on information and research in speech/language pathology. Published on
ITunes App Store.
2010
Publication: Software
Mitchell, P.R. (2009) SLP 2.0. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online
teaching (MERLOT, National Peer Reviewed source for author-written curricular
resources). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=412046
2009
Publication: Curriculum
Mitchell, P.R. (2009) Assistive Technology Introduction. Published in
MERLOT, http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=411127.
2009
Publication: Curriculum
Mitchell, P.R. (2009) Introducation to single subject design. Published in
MERLOT, http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=416987,
2009
Publication: Curriculum
Mitchell, P.R. (2009). Communication supports in congregate residential care settings in Ohio.
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22 (4), 400-402.
2009
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. (2009) Melvie's Second Life Adventures. Blog on use of Second Life in Higher
Education. http://web.mac.com/prm11/Dr._Melvie_in_Second_Life/Blog/Blog.html
2009
Publication: Websites
Hammond, C., Mitchell, P., & Johnson, M. (2008). Academic and clinical preparation for cultural
and linguistic diversity in speech language pathology: Program director perspectives.
Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders. (Contribution: 60%)
2008
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P. (2008) Virtual interdisciplinary practices. RezEd,2, May 2008. Available at:
http://www.rezed.org/forum/topic/show? id=2047896%3ATopic%3A4673
2008
Publication: Online Publications
Scicolone, W. Kline, H., Janini, K. & Mitchell, P. (2007) Comparison of pulse oximeter signal
strength obtained from three different sites in individuals with profound developmental
disabilities. Respiratory Care, 52 (11) p. (extended abstract) (Contribution: 30%)
Publication: Conference Proceedings
2007
Mitchell, P.R. (2007). Child Language Disorders. Blog site to support Undergraduate course:
Language Disorders in Children and Adolescents.
2007
Publication: Curriculum
Cook, B., Rumrill, P., Beckett-Camarata, J., Mitchell, P., Newman, S., Sebaly, K., Steurnagel,
G., Cook, L. and Hennessey, M. (2006) The impact of a professional development institute on
faculty members interactions with college students with learning disabilities. Learning
Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 14 (1), 67-76.
2006
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P. and Audet, L. (2005) Development of a clinical philosophy by graduate students in
speech pathology. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 32,134-141.
2005
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P., McMahon, B. and McKee, D. (2006). Speech impairment and workplace
discrimination. The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 23 (3), 163-169.
2005
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P. (2004, December). Clinical practice philosophy for speech language pathologists.
Speech Pathology.com. Retrieved December 15, 2005 from http://www.speechpathology.com.
2004
Publication: Journal Articles, Non-Refereed
Lilly, E. and Mitchell, P. (2000) Access Considered: Creating accessibility guidelines for Kent
State University Web Page Developers. Van Fleet, C, Wallace, D. & Gideon, J. (Eds.) Library
Evaluation: A Casebook for Managers. Libraries Unlimited
2000
Publication: Book Chapters
Mitchell, P.R. & Porto, P. (2000). DAP*TECH AAC Field Guide. Family Child Learning Center
Publications. Tallmadge, OH.
2000
Publication: CDROMs
C. Cartwright, C. (P.R. Mitchell, ghost co-writer). 1999. The DAP*TECH Partnership: Helping
Children with Disabilities Through Technology in T. Chibucos & R. Lerner (Eds.). Serving
Children and Families Through Community-University Partnerships, Kluwer Academic
Publishers, Boston.
1999
Publication: Book Chapters
Mitchell, P. & Porto, P. (1999) DAP-TECH Computing and Software Guide. Family Child
Learning Center Publications. [A]
1999
Publication: Books Authored
Salmon, C. Rowan, L. & Mitchell, P. (1998) Facilitating prelinguistic communication: Impact of
adult prompting. Infant Toddler Intervention, 8 (1), 11-27.
1998
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. (1997) Prelinguistic vocal development: A clinical primer. Contemporary Issues in
Communication Sciences & Disorders., 24, 87-92.
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
1997
Mitchell, P. Mahoney, G., Porto, P. & Goldberg, E. (1997) DAP*TECH: Using innovative
technologies with children with disabilities in developmentally appropirate practice preshcool
programs. Year Three Performance Report, Grant Numvber H024B40054). Washington, D.C.:
Office of Special Education, U.S. Dept. of Education.
1997
Publication: Other
Mitchell, P.R. (1995) A dynamic interactive developmental model for speech and language
acquisition: Implications for children with motor speech disorders. Seminars in Speech and
Language. A. Caruso (Ed.), 16 (2), 100- 109.
1995
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. & Mahoney, G. (1995) Team management and developmentally appropriate
practice for young children with motor speech disorders. Seminars in Speech and Language. A.
Caruso (Ed.), 16 (2), 100- 109
1995
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. and Espe-Sherwindt, M. (1994). Family difference does not equal dysfunction:
Considerations for speech/language pathologists and audiologists, Hearsay, 9 (2), 36-38.
1994
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Kent, R., Mitchell, P. & Sancier, M. (1991). Evidence and role of rhythmic organization in early
vocal development in human infants, in J. Fagard and P. Wolff (Eds) Advances in Psychology:
The Development of Timing Control and Temporal organization in Coordinated Action, Elsevier,
B.V.
1991
Publication: Book Chapters
Mitchell, P. (1991). The scientific clinician: Integrating research and clinical practice.
Communique.
1991
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Sohner, L. and Mitchell, P. (1991). Prelinguistic phonatory and phonetic development in Cri du
Chat syndrome. Journal of Communication Disorders, 24, 13-20.
1991
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P. and Kent, R. (1990). Phonetic variation in multisyllable babbling, Journal of Child
Language, 17, 247-265
1990
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P. and Atkins, C. (1989). Single word intelligibility of two voice output communication
aids. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 5, 84-88.
1989
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1986) BITNET: An international link for universities. Computer Users in Speech and
Hearing Journal, 2 (1), 35-36.
1986
Publication: Journal Articles, Refereed
Presentations
Music-based intervention for language and cognition for older adults. Invited presentation for
KentRidge Care Center. Scheduled for June 27, 2014.
2014
Type: Local Invited
Music-based intervention for language and cognition for older adults. Invited presentation for
Hudson Gables Care Center. Scheduled for June 20, 2014.
2014
Type: Local Invited
Critically appraised topics.(April 14, 2014). Supervised twelve poster presentations for EHHS
Research Gallery, Kent State University.
2014
Type: Local Refereed
Mitchell et. al. (2014, Nov.) Hello in there: Integrating song-based intervention in dementia
treatment. American Speech Language Hearing Association. Orlando, FL.
2014
Type: National Refereed
Fissel, S. & Mitchell, P.R. Emergent and early literacy for children with complex communication
impairments. Ohio Speech Langauge and Hearing Association Conference. March 13, 2014.
Columbus, OH.
2014
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P., Kovach, K., Obringer, J, Mitchell, C. & Warren, K. Music-based language and
cognitive intervention techniques for individuals with neurogenic communication impairments.
Ohio Speech Langauge and Hearing Association Conference. March 13, 2014. Columbus, OH.
2014
Type: State Refereed
Fissel, S. & Mitchell, P. Emergent and early literacy intervention via telepractice. Invited webinar
presented for Ablenet, Inc. March, 2014.
2014
Type: National Invited
Vantaggi, A., & Mitchell, P.R. Research in Augmentative and alternative communication: A five
year retrospective view. Invited webinar for Ablenet, Inc. April, 2014.
2014
Type: National Invited
Fissel, S. & Mitchell, P.R. (3/18/14). Adapting early and emergent literacy materials and
activities to assess and provide intervention for children with complex communication needs.
Ablenet, Inc. webinar. 116 attendees for live session.
2014
Type: National Non-Refereed
Vantaggi, A. & Mitchell, P.R. (4/10/14). Research Update in AAC: Five years of research in the
AAC Journal: Review, Categorization and Synthesis of Findings and Implications for Clinical and
Educational Efforts. Ablenet, Inc. live webinar.
2014
Type: National Non-Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. (July 2012) IPad Usability for AAC Apps. International Society on Augmentative
and Alternative Communication. Philadelphia, PA.
2012
Type: International Refereed
Mitchell, PR (March 2012) Intentional Communication. Ohio Speech Language Hearing
Association Convention, Columbus, OH.
Type: State Refereed
2012
Web 2.0 Introduction to Resources for Workplace Collaboration. (2010) National Aeronautic and
Space Administration, Glenn Research Center, Cleveland.
2010
Type: Regional Invited
Hooper, C., Hall, K., Sotto, C., Alvares, R. and Mitchell, P. (2010, Nov.) Using movies as "case
studies" to teach communication disorders and differences: Miniseminar for American Speech
Language Hearing Association annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
2010
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. (August 2009) Introduction to virtual worlds. Presented to the North Central
Technical Communication Society. Cleveland, OH.
2009
Type: Local Invited
Flahive, M., Fischer, M., & Mitchell, P.R. (Apr. 2009). Overview of CAPCSD Merlot project.
Council on Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, CA. (presented
virtually)
2009
Type: National Invited
It's in the interaction! Ohio School Speech Pathologists and Educational Audiologist Consortium,
Columbus, Oh. October 2009.
2009
Type: State Invited
Mitchell, P.R. (2009). Teaching Communication Sciences and Disorders in Second Life.
Michigan State Speech and Hearing Association Annual Conference.
2009
Type: Regional Invited
Mitchell, P.R. (2009) Virtual interview in Second Life. MBC
News. http://web.mac.com/prm11/Dr._Melvie_in_Second_Life/MBC_Interview.html (Interview
begins at 3:44).
2009
Type: International Invited
Mitchell, P. & Myers, C. (2008). Learning Community on Assistive Technology: Project
Outcomes. Ohio Learning Network Expo. Columbus, OH. (Contribution: 50%)
2008
Type: State Non-Refereed
Mitchell, P. & Toth-Cohen, S. (2008, July). Virtual collaboration between speech language
pathology and occupational therapy. Second Life Fifth Birthday Educational Exhibit, Second Life.
(Contribution: 50%)
2008
Type: International Refereed
Mitchell, P. & Myers, C. (2008, August). Development of a learning community to promote
assistive technology use in higher education. International Society on Augmentative and
Alternative Communication annual conference, Montreal. (Contribution: 50%)
2008
Type: International Refereed
Mitchell, P. (2008, October). Intentional communication and authentic choice: Pathways to
self-determination. Invited miniseminar for Ohio School Speech Pathology Educational
Audiology Coalition (OSSPEAC), Columbus, OH.
Type: State Refereed
2008
Scicolone, B., Mitchell, P. & Kline, H. (2008, December) Site selection for pulse oximetry
performed on individuals with developmental disabilities. Accepted for presentation at the
American Association on Respiratory Care, Anaheim, CA.
2008
Type: National Refereed
Redle, E., Mitchell, P., Krival, C. & Audet, L. (2008, November). Project report on development
of a professionalism scale for students in speech language pathology. Invited panel presentation
for the American Speech Language Hearing Association annual convention, Chicago, IL.
(Contribution: 25%)
2008
Type: National Invited
Mitchell, P. (2008, November). Travels in second life: Pit stops and possibilities in
communication sciences and disorders. Seminar accepted for presentation at the American
Speech Language Hearing Association annual convention, Chicago, IL.
2008
Type: National Refereed
Development of a professionalism scale for speech language pathology. American Speech
Language Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, November 2008.
2008
Type: National Invited
Mitchell, P.R. (2008). Intentional communication strategies. OSSPEAC, Columbus, OH.
2008
Type: State Invited
Mitchell, P. (2007) Intentional communication development and intervention: Lessons from
research. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (accepted).
Atlanta, GA. [I]
2007
Type: National Refereed
Martin, D. & Mitchell, P. (2007 April) Learning Objects Exchange. Council on Academic
Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Annual Conference. Invited. Palm Springs,
CA. [A]
2007
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P. (2007 February) Communication supports in residential settings for individuals with
significant disabilities. ASHA Division 12 AAC Conference. Atlanta, GA.[D]
2007
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P. & Mallahan, E. (2007 March) AAC Update. The Ohio Speech Language Hearing
Association Convention, Columbus, OH. [A]
2007
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (2006) Software highlights for literacy for individuals with severe communication
disorders. The Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Columbus, OH. [A]
2006
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (2005) Guidelines for developing intentional communication. Ohio Speech Language
Hearing Association Convention, Columbus, OH [I]
Type: State Refereed
2005
Mitchell, P. (2005) Augmentative communication supports for individuals with pervasive
development disability. Topics in Pervasive Developmental Disabilities Conference, Kent State
University. [A]
2005
Type: Local Invited
Mitchell, P. (2005) Literacy support for individuals with speech and language disorders. Invited
state-wide videoconference [I]
2005
Type: Regional Invited
Mitchell, P. (2004) Nonviolent augmentative communication. Topics in Pervasive Developmental
Disabilities Conference, Kent State University. [A]
2004
Type: Local Invited
Mitchell, P. (2003) Intentional communication: A developmental model. Case Western Reserve
University, Cleveland, OH. [I]
2003
Type: State Invited
Mitchell, P. (2003) Final syllable lengthening in multisyllable babbling. American Speech
Language Hearing Association, Chicago, Il. [D]
2003
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P. (2003) Developing intentional communication. American Speech Language Hearing
Association, Chicago, Il. [I]
2003
Type: National Refereed
Barbour, N., Pretti-Frontczak, K., Espe-Scherwindt, M., Janas, D., Mahoney, G., McLouglin, C.,
Mitchell, P., Rowan, L. & Swadener, B. (2001, December). The interdisciplinary early childhood
training prohgram: Collaboration for professional preparation and change. DEC Early Childhood
Conference on Children with Special Needs, Boston.
2001
Type: National Non-Refereed
Mitchell, P., Rowan, L. & Kuhn, D. (2000) Issues in low incidence personnel preparation. Ohio
Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Toledo, OH. [A]
2000
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (2000) Scholarship dissected. Women in Scholarship and Education, Kent State
University. [I]
2000
Type: Local Invited
Rowan, L., Mitchell, P. & Kuhn, D. (1999) Communication development with severe disabilities.
ASHA Annual Convention, San Francisco. [A]
1999
Type: National Refereed
Porto, P., Mitchell, P.R. & Mitchell, K. (1998) DAP*TECH: Developmentally appropriate assistive
technology of young children with disabilities. Midwest Association for the Education of Young
Children, Toledo, OH. [D]
Type: Regional Refereed
1998
Porto, P., Mitchell, K., Mitchell, P.R., & Mahoney, G. (1998) DAP*TECH: Using assistive
technologies with children with disabilities in Developmentally Appropriate Practice preschool
programs. Ohio Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Akron, OH. [D]
1998
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P.R., Rowan, L., Stoner, G. & Norwood, C. (1998) What do families want: Reflections
on partnerships between SLPs and families. Ohio Speech and Hearing Association Annual
Convention, Akron, OH. [I]
1998
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. Bodnar, B., Lindsey, P., Northrup, B., & Smith, L. (1998) Career paths and advice
for students and new SLPs. Ohio Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Akron,
OH. [A]
1998
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P & Pitkin, S. (1998) AAC update. Kent State University Clinic Update Series. [A]
1998
Type: Local Invited
Prichard, C. & Mitchell, P. (1998) Internet for the technologically timid. American Speech
Language Hearing Association Convention. San Antonio. [A]
1998
Type: National Refereed
Rowan, L. & Mitchell, P. (1998) Real world practices and early intervention: Potential collisions.
American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention. San Antonio. [I]
1998
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P.& Porto, P. (1998) DAP*TECH AAC planning for the preschool classroom.
International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs, Chicago, IL. [I]
1998
Type: International Refereed
Rowan, L., Mitchell, P. & Soukup, C. (1998) Facilitating language: Crossing boundaries to
multiple environments. International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special
Needs, Chicago, IL [I]
1998
Type: International Refereed
Rowan, L.E., Mitchell, P., & Soucup, C. (1998, Dec.) Faciliating languge: Crossing boundaries to
multiple environments. International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special
Needs, Chicago.
1998
Type: International Refereed
Rowan, L., Mitchell, P., Soukup, C. & Smith, A. (1997) Supervisory practices in early
intervention. Ohio Speech and Hearing Association, Columbus, Ohio [I]
1997
Type: National Refereed
Rowan, L., Mitchell, P., Soukup, C. (1997) Where best practices and the real world collide. Ohio
Speech and Hearing Association, Columbus, Ohio. [A]
1997
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. (1997) Distance learning: The promises and reality of internet-based distributed
learning. Ohio Speech and Hearing Association, Columbus, Ohio. [A]
1997
Type: National Refereed
Rowan, L., Mitchell, P.R., Smith, A., Soukup, C., & Yost, M. (1997, March). Supervisory
challenges in teaching and facilitating family-centered assessment and intervention. Ohio
Speech Language Hearing Association, Columbus.
1997
Type: State Refereed
Goldberg, E., Mitchell, P.R., and Place, P. (October 1995). Developmentally appropriate
assistive technology for young children with disabilities. Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN [D]
1995
Type: National Refereed
Dean, R., Caruso, A., Kuster, J., Mitchell, P. and Scherz, J. (December 1995). Traveling the
information superhighway. Short Course for American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Annual Convention, Orlando, FL. [A]
1995
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P.R., McComas, K., McClowry, M. and Prichard, C. (December 1995). ELSA gopher
and Diversity University. American Speech- Language-Hearing Association Convention,
Orlando, FL. [A]
1995
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P.R., Caruso, A. and Dean, R. (1994). Telecomputing and the internet: Application to
communication disorders. American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual
Convention, New Orleans, LA. [A]
1994
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P.R., McClowry, T., Yu, Jong-Hwa and Salmon, C. (1994). Kent State University
"ELSA": Internet gopher resources. American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA. [A]
1994
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P.R. (1994). The "teachability" of babbling. The Ohio Speech and Hearing Association
Annual Convention, Cleveland,OH. [I]
1994
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1993). Prelinguistic markers for delay, West Virginia Speech and Hearing
Association, Beckley, WV. [I]
1993
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1991). Infant communication intervention. Wayne County, WV. (Invited one day
workshop). [A]
1991
Type: Local Invited
Mitchell, P. (1991). Infant assessment and intervention. RESA 4, Huntington West Virginia
(Invited one day workshop). [A]
1991
Type: Regional Invited
Mitchell, P. and Rotter, M. (1990). Final syllable vowel lengthening in infant vocalization. ASHA
Annual Convention, Seattle, WA. [D]
Type: National Refereed
1990
Mitchell, P. and Simmons, E. (1990). Augmentative communication: Uses, abuses and excuses.
West Virginia Annual CEC (Council for Exceptional Children), Barboursville, WV . [I]
1990
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell P. (1990). Assistive Technology: A parent and consumer perspective. West Virginia
Annual Advocacy Conference, Parkersburg, WV. . (Invited presentation). [A]
1990
Type: Regional Invited
Mitchell, P. and Simmons, E. (1990). Speech pathologists in early intervention: An examination
of roles and functions. West Virginia Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention,
Wheeling, WV. [A]
1990
Type: State Refereed
Prichard, C. and Mitchell, P. (1990). Service delivery practices and legal issues: Considerations
for speech/language pathologists. West Virginia Speech and Hearing Association Annual
Convention, Wheeling WV. [I]
1990
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1989). P.L. 100-407: The TECH Act. West Virginia Speech and Hearing Association
Annual Convention, Huntington, WV. [A]
1989
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1989). Prerequisites to augmentative communication: A critique. West Virginia
Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Huntington, WV. [I]
1989
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1989). W.V.U. Augmentative communication/assistive technology center: A three
year project review. West Virginia speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention,
Huntington, WV. [I]
1989
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1989). Access to technology: Legislation and funding. High Technology for the
Disabled Conference sponsored by the WV Coordinating Council for Independent Living,
Bridgeport, WV. (Invited presentation). [A]
1989
Type: Regional Invited
Mitchell, P. & Atkins, C. (1989). A comparison of intelligibility of two voice output communication
aids to familiar and unfamiliar listeners. ASHA Annual Convention, St. Louis, MO. [D]
1989
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1989). Introduction to augmentative communication. Sponsored by Regional
Educational Services Agency 7, Wheeling WV. (Invited workshop). [A]
1989
Type: Regional Invited
Mitchell, P. (1988) Introduction to augmentative communication evaluation. Sponsored by
Raleigh County Schools, Beckley, WV. (Invited workshop) [A]
Type: Local Invited
1988
Mitchell, P. (1988). Overview of assistive technologies for disabled persons. Sponsored by
United Cerebral Palsy Association, Clarksburg, WV (Invited workshop). [A]
1988
Type: Local Invited
Mitchell, P. & Atkins, C. (1987). Intelligibility of two voice output communication aids to adult
listeners. West Virginia Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Wheeling, WV . [D]
1987
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1987). Augmentative communication: Trends and traps. West Virginia Speech and
Hearing Association Annual Convention, Wheeling, WV (Invited seminar) [I]
1987
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1987). Augmentative communication for the severely handicapped. Sponsored by
the North Central RESA, Bridgeport. (Invited workshop) [A]
1987
Type: Local Invited
Mitchell, P. (1987). Communication in the multi-handicapped and severely involved West
Virginia State Conference for Educators of the Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired and
Multi-handicapped,, Romney, WV. (Invited presentation). [A]
1987
Type: State Invited
Mitchell, P. (1986). Microcomputer software: Applications for speech and hearing professionals.
West Virginia Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Morgantown, WV. [A]
1986
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1986). Characteristics of multisyllabic babbling in a Down\'s Syndrome infant. West
Virginia Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Morgantown, WV. [D]
1986
Type: State Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1986). Prespeech communication. Presented at Fourth Annual State Conference
on Infant and Preschool Programs for the Handicapped, Wheeling, WV (Invited seminar). [I]
1986
Type: State Invited
Mitchell P. & Sohner, L. (1986). Phonatory and phonetic characteristics in Cri du Chat
syndrome. American Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Detroit, MI. [D]
1986
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1985). Script acquisition for a novel event. American Speech and Hearing
Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC. [D]
1985
Type: National Refereed
Mitchell, P. (1984). Early cognitive-communicative-linguistic development. Valley Community
Mental Health Center, Morgantown, WV (Invited workshop). [A]
1984
Type: Local Invited
Mitchell, P. (1983). Infant behavioral assessment. Phoenix Center, Communication Disorders
Division, San Antonio, TX. (invited presentation). [A]
Type: Local Invited
1983
Mitchell, P. (1983). Lexical acquisition: Lessons from research. West Virginia Speech and
Hearing Association Annual Convention, Wheeling, WV. [I]
1983
Type: State Refereed
Sohner, L. & Mitchell, P. (1981). Cognitive prerequisites for symbolic communication in adult
mentally retarded persons. American Association for Mental Deficiency (AAMD) Convention
(Invited presentation). [D]
1981
Type: National Invited
Bodnar, B. & Mitchell, P. (1980). Sign language with a blind, profoundly retarded individual: An
environmental approach. Ohio Speech and Hearing Association Convention, Dayton, OH. [D]
1980
Type: State Refereed
Smith, D., Sohner, L. & Mitchell, P. (1980) How to set up a language oriented classroom.
Professional Association for Retardation, Columbus, OH (Invited). [A]
1980
Type: Regional Invited
Sohner, L. & Mitchell, P. (1980). Cognitive prerequisites for symbolic communication in adult
mentally retarded persons. American Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention,
Detroit [D]
1980
Type: National Refereed
Service
Committee, KSU Multidisciplinary Council
2014 - present
University-wide council to address and plan for increased multidisciplinary activities at KSU.
Type: University
Chair, Search committee
2013 - 2014
Chaired search committee for two faculty positions in Speech-Language Pathology.
Type: Department
Coordinator, Speech Pathology Admissions
2011 - 2013
Type: Department
Consulting, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Glenn
2010 - 2010
Consultant: Introduction of Business Use of Social Media
Type: Regional
Reviewer, Speech Pathology.com
2010 - 2010
Peer Reviewer
Type: National
Consulting, Various residential facilities for elderly
2010 - present
Consulting to area nursing homes on Engagement-based approach and cogntive retraining for elderly with dementia.
Serves as field testing for therapy model I am developing, development of research sites, and student clinical experience.
Type: Community
Member, EHHS Research Council
2010 - 2012
Type: College
Consulting, Innovative Independent Living: LEAP Project
2009 - present
Consultant to develop and test assistive technology solutions for young adults with disabilities who were entering
independent living
Type: Regional
Chair, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America
2008 - present
Topic Chair, Computing and Communication.
Type: National
Editor, Council on Academic Programs in Communication Sciences & Disorders
2006 - 2010
Founding Editor, Learning Objects Exchange/MERLOT
Type: National
Consulting, Hattie Larlham Center for Excellence
2006 - 2009
Consultant for speech-language pathology and research.
Type: Regional
Member, SPA Awards Committee
1999 - present
Type: Department
Member, SPA Admissions Committee
1995 - present
Type: Department
Grants
Co PI, Cultural competence with LGBT parents and their children: An interprofessional
education (IPE) approach
2014 - present
Special project award from the American Speech Language Hearing Association to develop and provide
interprofessional training in cultural competence with LGBT parents with children in education and health settings.
Collaboration with: P.R. Mitchell, Ph.D., Molly Merriman, Ph.D.
Submitted: $9,974.00
Status: Pending
Awarded: $9,974.00 (8 2014)
American Speech_Language Hearing Association - Training
PI, KSU Research Travel Grant
2012 - 2012
Usability of IPad AAC Apps.
Collaboration with: P.R. Mitchell, Ph.D. to present research at International conference
Submitted: $800.00
Awarded: $800.00 (0 0)
KSU Research Council - Applied Research
Status:
Co PI, Development and validation of a professionalism scale for speech-language
pathology students
2008 - 2009
Collaboration with: Mitchell, P., Redle, E., Krival, C., & Audet, L.
Submitted: $1,500.00
Status: Awarded
Awarded: $1,500.00
ASHA Special Interest Group 11 - Applied Research
Co PI, Learning Community on Assistive Technology
2007 - 2008
Learning Community Innovation Grant
Collaboration with: Mitchell, P., & Miller, M.
Submitted: $6,500.00
Status: Awarded
Awarded: $6,500.00
Ohio Learning Network - Service
PI, Adapted Musical Experience for Individuals with Significant Disabilities
2006 - 2007
Collaboration with: P.R. Mitchell, Ph.D., E. Mallahan
Submitted: $15,000.00
Status: Awarded
Awarded: $15,000.00
David Myers Foundation - Service
Co PI, Communication Development in Children with Severe Disabilities.
1999 - 2001
Collaboration with: L Rowan, P. Mitchell
Submitted: $250,000.00
Status: Awarded
Awarded: $250,000.00
U.S. Dept. Education - Training
Co PI, A collaborative interdisciplinary model for early intervention
1995 - 1998
Collaboration with: P. Safford & P. Mitchell
Submitted: $118,000.00
Status: Awarded
Awarded: $118,000.00
U.S. Dept. Education
Co PI, DAP*TECH
1995 - 1998
Research grant investigating efficacy of technology supports for children with disabilities within a developmentally
appropriate framework.
Collaboration with: Mahoney, J. & Mitchell, P.
Awarded: $300,000.00 (0 0)
US Dept. Education, OSERS - Applied Research
Co PI, Engaging Technology: Feature Matching for Digital Games and Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
0 - present
Not funded.
Collaboration with: Mitchell, P.R., Audet. L.
Submitted: $147,000.00
Status: Not Funded
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Applied Research
PI, Virtual Research Environment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Collaboration with: P.R. Mitchell, Ph.D.
0 - present
Submitted: $950,000.00
National Institute of Mental Health: Challenge Grant - Applied Research
Status: Not Funded