APPENDIX II: VITA OUTLINE (3 page maximum)
Name:
Cynthia R O’Donoghue
Academic rank
Professor
Date Employed
August 2002 (JMU)
CCC Status (check all that apply)
Tenure status:
Tenure track
Full-time in accredited program?
Degree
B.A
MEd
PhD
X SLP
Audiology
X Tenured
X Yes
Institution
Clemson University
University of Virginia
University of Virginia
None
Date tenured:
August 2007
No
Year
Dec 1980
May 1986
May 1992
Major
Elementary Ed
Education/Speech Pathology
Education/Speech Pathology
Describe significant professional experience, contributions, and continuing education
activities during the past 3 years.
List major areas of research interests:
Dysphagia, Acquired Brain Injury, Neurogenics
List publications, presentations completed:
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications and Conference Proceedings:
Meixner, C., O’Donoghue, C., Bowman, E., Witt, M., & Hegyi, S. (2010). Community based crisis
intervention in acquired brain injury: A mixed methods study. [abstract]. Journal of Head Trauma
Rehabilitation, 25(5), 394-395.
Bratlund, C.V., O’Donoghue, C.R., & Rocchiccioli, J.T. (2010). Dehydration and dysphagia: Challenges
in the older adult. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology. 18(3), 1-10.
O’Donoghue, C., Meixner, C., Witt, M., & Bowman, E. (2010). Community-based crisis
intervention in acquired brain injury: Developing a model for response [Abstract].
Brain Injury, 24(3). 114-115.
O’Donoghue, C.R., & Harding T. (2010). Predicting improvement on the Mayo
Portland Adaptability Inventory: Findings from a community-based model system
[Abstract]. Brain Injury, 24(3). 173-174.
O’Donoghue, C.R., & Hegyi, S.E. (2009). Dysphagia management in the schools:
Concepts in training and competency. Perspectives in Swallowing and Swallowing
Disorders (Dysphagia). 18, 103 - 108.
Bratlund, C.V., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2009). Naturally thick liquids: Current practice
verses evidence [Abstract]. Dysphagia. 24(4), 473.
O’Donoghue, C.R., & Bratlund, C.V. (2008). Viscometry measures of reported
natural-state nectars to Varibar. Dysphagia, 23(4), 444.
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.
Book Chapters:
O’Donoghue, C.R. (2011). Children with acquired language disorders. In V.A. Reed
(Ed.). An introduction to children with language disorders (4rth ed.). Englewood
Cliffs, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.
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. & 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.
Presentations:
O’Donoghue, C.R. , Meixner, C., Hegyi, S.E., Witt, M., & Bowman, E. (2011, June). Accessing
brain injury services: Findings from a mixed-methods study. Federal Interagency TBI
Conference, Washington, D.C.
O’Donoghue, C.R., Meixner, C., Hegyi, S., Witt, M., & Bowman, E. (2011, May). Developing a
protocol for crisis management in ABI: A systems change initiative, Rehabilitation of the
Adult and Child with Brain Injury, Williamsburg, VA.
O'Donoghue, C. R., Beam, I. & Dubas, E. (2011, March). Access to care following brain
injury: Barriers and potential pathways. Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia, SHAV,
Richmond, VA.
O'Donoghue, C. R., & Harding, V. (November 2010)., Predicting outcomes in brain injury:
Findings from a residential system," American Speech, Language, Hearing Association,
ASHA, Philadelphia, PA.
DePaolis, R. A., & O'Donoghue, C. R. (November 2010)., Program assessment: Quantifying
program outcomes via the practice Praxis, American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
Convention, ASHA, Philadelphia, PA.
Meixner, C., O’Donoghue, C., Bowman, E., Witt, M., & Hegyi, S. (2010, October).
Community based crisis intervention in acquired brain injury: A mixed methods study.
Joint Meeting of the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS) and the National
Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA), Minneapolis, MN.
O’Donoghue, C. R. , & Bratlund, C.V. (2010). Naturally thick liquids: The
practitioner's perspective Speech, Language, Hearing Association of Virginia,
Portsmouth, VA.
O'Donoghue, C. R., (October 2010). TBI in the Schools: Meeting the challenges, Ruth
Symposium, CSD, Harrisonburg, VA.
O’Donghue, C.R., Harding, V., & Kennedy, M.J. (2010). Aging with traumatic brain
injury: Is this double trouble? Speech, Language, Hearing Association of Virginia,
Portsmouth, VA.
O’Donoghue, C.R., Meixner, C., Witt, M., & Bowman, E. (2010). Community based
crisis intervention in acquired brain injury: Developing a model for response.
International Brain Injury Association - World Congress, Washington, DC.
O’Donoghue, C., R., Harding, V., & Sharma, D. (2010). Predicting improvement on the
Mayo Portland Adaptability Inventory: Findings from a community-based model
system. International Brain Injury Association - World Congress, Washington, DC.
Bratlund, C.V., & O’Donoghue, C.R. (2009). Discovery and determination of naturally
thick liquids: Developing a viscosity continuum. American Speech, Language,
Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA.
O’Donoghue, C.R., Harding, V., & Kennedy, M.J. (2009). The Effects of Aging with a Traumatic Brain
Injury on Communication. American Speech, Language, Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA.
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.
List grants awarded:
Witt, M., O’Donoghue, C., & Meixner, C. (Co-PI) Putting our Heads together for TBI. Commonwealth
Neurotrauma Initiative Trust Fund, $270,000, 2009-2012.
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. Researching the Viscosity of Naturally Thick Liquids. 2009 CISAT Dean’s Mini-grant
award, $1,000.
O’Donoghue, C.R. Dysphagia management: Collaboration with medical professionals. Principal
Investigator, Virginia Department of Education/Federal IDEA Funds, Award $30,475, 2007-2009.
List activities related to clinical service delivery:
Clinical Practice in JMUSLHAL, Professional Consultant
List clinical supervision experience:
25+ years experience in supervision
List professional development (e.g., continuing education activities, attendance at professional
meetings, completion of course work, in-services). Provide the title/topic of activities.
ACE re-awarded spring 2011 (list of activities provided upon request)
List professionally related service activities:
Brain Injury Council for VA, Board President Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery, DRS, ANCDS
List courses currently teaching:
Dysphagia, Pediatric Dysphagia, Aging, Adult Language Disorders, TBI (all graduate level)